El Capitán State Beach lies approximately 20 miles west of Santa Barbara in Goleta, making it just far enough off the beaten path to deter the casual beach-goer but close enough for a perfectly ...

Looking for a peaceful beach escape without the tourist crowds? Port Hueneme might be California's best-kept secret. Nestled along the coast between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, this charming ...

Tucked away in California's Central Coast, this hidden jewel has everything you need for a relaxing beach escape, right down ...

The Pacific Ocean remains Venice’s greatest natural attraction. The wide sandy beach invites sunbathers, volleyball players, and contemplative walkers seeking connection with the vast horizon. Early ...

Enjoy foodie heaven at the World Taste of Anaheim, a romance novel read and swap, Santa Monica turns 150, Bastille Day ...

The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m. July 4 at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial, 451 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, “per ...

The Santa Monica Police Department on Thursday identified the suspect in the Wednesday shooting that injured a police officer and prompted a large search.

A suspect is in custody in a shooting that injured a police officer in Santa Monica, California, authorities said.

A person has been taken into custody after a long manhunt following a shooting that left a police officer injured in Santa Monica, California.

Santa Monica police said one officer had been injured in the shooting, but that it was not life-threatening.

A controversial project almost destroyed the Santa Monica Pier in the 1970s.

The organization's Beach Report Card ranks the most polluted and cleanest beaches in the state based on water quality tests from April 2024 to March 2025, evaluating harmful bacteria levels.