Winter camping on the California coast brings big surf and beautiful views. Here are the five best beachside campgrounds in ...

For millions of outdoorsy Californians, fresh air is about to meet fine print. On Jan. 1, new rules take effect at about 150 of California’s state campgrounds. The changes are intended to reduce ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO — Summer is almost here, meaning ...

There are so many great parks in California it can be daunting to narrow your adventure. Do you want a place exploding with desert wildflowers? A beach with mysterious tidal pools, a hike where your ...

The coastline in California is one of the best in the world. From the cliffs of Big Sur to the sandy shores of San Diego, it somehow manages to straddle the lines of being equal parts astoundingly ...

Travelers come from all over the world to road-trip Highway 1, which runs along California's rugged Pacific Coast. The vistas include wind-swept bluffs, tiny surfers in the distance, and sea otters or ...

Love nature and the great outdoors – but not the whole “rustic” part of camping? Sleeping on the ground and fumbling with tents isn’t for everyone, but a new elevated camping experience will soon be ...

Sun, surf and sand. There's a beach in California for everyone to enjoy. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take an action on their ...

You’re lounging on your back, saltwater coating your lips, sand between your toes. And you think to yourself: “Now this is a great beach.” When you visit the 50 beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara ...