A picturesque day at the beach is nearly a guarantee in Orange County, and especially at Crystal Cove, known for its natural seashore, open spaces and great sunsets. After all, it was named in 1927 by ...

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, ...

Good news for beach and park-goers. California State Parks, California’s Department of General Services, the Navy, and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton announced Friday a new 25-year lease agreement ...

There are so many great parks in California it can be daunting to narrow your adventure. Do you want a place exploding with desert wildflowers? A beach with mysterious tidal pools, a hike where your ...

Another popular beach near Santa Barbara is preparing to become a construction zone in 2025. El Capitan State Beach, right off Highway 101 about 20 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara, is set to ...

Anyone who has tried to reserve campsites at a California state park or beach knows how tricky they can be to secure, with spots sometimes being completely booked minutes after slots open up. A bill ...

“How lucky we are in California to have this coastline that’s so protected and so accessible,” the foundation’s executive director, Rachel Norton, told SFGATE on Wednesday. “It’s really hard to make a ...