This sprawling California beach is one of the best spots in Big Sur for surfing, tide pooling, and hiking, and takes just a quick 0.3-mile hike to reach.

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

Los Padres National Forest is laying out the welcome mat — for locals only. Starting Saturday, Los Padres National Forest will reopen the day-use sites at Sand Dollar, Willow Creek and Pfeiffer ...

Three adults were swept off a Big Sur beach in Northern California, a week after a child and her father were dragged to their deaths. One of the three is still missing.

(KRON) — San Carpoforo beach — the last free access beach in Big Sur — has banned overnight camping and campfires for two years due to management issues and concerns about sensitive species and ...

Forecasters are warning of dangerous conditions at Bay Area beaches, including 10 to 14-foot waves, strong rip currents and a heightened risk of sneaker waves.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Big Sur’s South Coast highway closure creates a rare window of solitude: empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and nearly ...

A US Army specialist is feared to have drowned off the coast of Big Sur just one week after a father and daughter suffered the same fate. Amanpreet Thind, a 35-year-old US Army specialist from New ...

Stairs to Sand Dollar Beach in Big Sur, California - Cavan Images/Getty Images Despite the name, you can't always expect to find sand dollars at Sand Dollar Beach. Winter at low tide is likely to be ...