A disappearing beach could push Highway 1 into a coastal California neighborhood

California transportation officials are considering moving a stretch of Highway 1 away from a disappearing beach - and into a ...

The cleanest and grossest beaches in California — and it’s bad news for iconic Santa Monica Pier

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.
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California’s cleanest beaches — and the ones travelers skip

Every year, environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay releases a Beach Report Card, one of the most respected assessments of ...

Tourists splash in the poop-filled waters of Santa Monica Pier, despite germs and chemicals at one of Cali’s grossest beaches

The sea around the famous amusement spot currently holds an “F” grade from the Heal the Bay monitoring organization.
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This Coastal California Town Is a Hidden Gem With a Sea Glass Beach and a Historic Train Through the Redwoods

Fort Bragg, California, offers scenic hiking trails, locally caught seafood, and an off-the-beaten path getaway.
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New study upends erosion narrative for much of California’s shoreline

Studies on California beaches often highlight their dirtiness or the fact that they’re disappearing altogether. But a recent study from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography found some ...
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Here's how the state's beaches remain a key element of the California Dream

Our special series "California Dreaming" takes a close look at the issues that are threatening the California Dream, and the people working to keep the dream alive. With summer officially underway, it ...