Thousands of blue blobs blanketed Southern California beaches after winds carried them ashore. Velella velellas, or ...

Not all California beaches have golden sand and palm trees. Up in Humboldt County, black sands roll out three and a half ...

Hordes of bright blue, jellyfish-like sea creatures are washing up on beaches across California. As of Monday, thousands of the critters — called velella velella or by-the-wind sailors — have been ...

When first-time visitors imagine California, one of the first things that comes to mind is likely the beach. One might envision bathing suit-clad beachgoers strolling down sunny California ...

Pismo Beach took the top spot due to its beautiful beaches, natural attractions and “award-winning boardwalk,” according to ...

Pismo Beach has once again captured the spotlight, earning a nomination for "Best Beach in California" in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. You can vote daily through May 19 on ...