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In between the glamour and glory, the Golden State also has some of the most spectacular nature in the United States — from mountains to forests to beaches, Cali seemingly has it all.

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 ...

Photo from Channel Islands Harbor These “wrecks” are more common with “warmer ocean temperatures in the northern California ...

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Pismo Beach has once again captured the spotlight, earning a nomination for "Best Beach in California" in the 2025 USA TODAY ...

Los Angeles, March 30 (IANS) A group of US scientists have predicted that 31 to 67 percent of Southern California beaches could be severely damaged due to rising sea levels by 2100, a new study ...

Also known as by-the-wind sailors, the free-floating Velella velella are coating California beaches once again ... of Earth’s prevailing winds, the Northern Hemisphere usually has left-handed ...