Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

California boasts more than 420 public beaches ... 8 a.m. to sunset, and offers guided nature walks year-round, as well as parking, picnic tables and a visitor center. (Getty Images)| While ...

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Alison Mankin captured some amazing photos from ... to an orange sunset with tule elk, the San Anselmo resident also photographed elephant seals on the beach with both the ...