Lompoc Mayor Jim Mosby says recreational finfish fishing was restricted about 20 years ago, cutting off a tradition tied to ...

Aptos is often overlooked due to its more high-profile neighbors — the “Surf City” of Santa Cruz, just a few miles to the north, as well as the twin tourism capitals of Monterey and Carmel, a ...

Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card shows trends on water quality ahead of busy Memorial weekend; last winter’s wet, ...

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big ...

For decades, Oceanside has battled coastal erosion. Now, it has a creative solution.

"Pups can run, explore and swim" at this park, the California State Parks Foundation said.

New Smyrna is a cheery beach town and a surfer's paradise.

An updated beach hazards statement was issued by the NWS San Francisco CA on Friday at 8:54 a.m. valid from 3 p.m. until ...

A newspaper picture of a man with a surfboard, along with an announcement about starting a surf museum, drew a dozen folks to a small restaurant on South Coast Highway in Encinitas called George’s, a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Huntington Beach officials spotted an aggressive 10-foot shark, prompting an immediate closure of the beach area ...

A shark sighting off Huntington Beach had prompted officials to shut down ocean waters near the pier and pause a major surf competition, according to event organizers. The shark, estimated to be at ...