the Santa Monica Pier is the beach's most recognizable landmark. Not only will you see it in countless photos of the city, but you'll also catch a glimpse of it in several films, including ...

Santa Monica's beautiful beach may look inviting, but even the L.A. County Department of Public Health will tell you to think ...

A settlement has been with the Santa Cruz Seaside Company, which operates the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, to pay $5.9 million ...

A day of mixed messages and inaccurate headlines has left locals adrift in a sea of confusion over local beach access following this months wildfires. Santa Monica beaches are open, both sand and ...

Multiple Los Angeles beaches have been shuttered following a recent rainfall and an increase in fire debris along ocean ...

Santa Monica is a very walkable part of town, and many recent travelers suggest you explore the area by bicycle (a few of the best California tours offer guided cycling trips along the beach).