Beach & Coastal

The Unusual Sight Came as Wildlife Experts Warn of Ongoing Seabird Die-Offs Across California, Tied to Extreme Marine Heat.

Coastal Communities Already Dealing with Significant Damage Are Bracing for a 'Coastally Trapped Kelvin Wave' That Could Raise Sea Levels for Months.

A Longtime Local Surf Reporter and a New Collective Are Fostering a Welcoming Space for Lgbtq+ Surfers in Southern California’s Often Territorial Surf Scene.

A Large Whale Shark, Estimated to Be up to 16 Feet Long, Was Recently Spotted Cruising Through Pacific Waters Between Malibu and Santa Barbara Island, Likely Drawn by Warmer Ocean Temperatures.

Amtrak Announced a Complete Stoppage of Its Popular Surfliner Route Between San Diego and San Luis Obispo on September 12 and 13, with No Bus Replacements Available.

The Long-Term Fate of Millions of Pounds of Radioactive Waste Stored on the San Clemente Coastline Remains Uncertain, Even as the Plant Itself Is Dismantled.

Historic Boardwalks Were Destroyed and Beachfront Homes Were Evacuated From Long Beach to San Diego, as Experts Warn These Are Just a Preview of What’s to Come.

After Days of Oppressive Heat, High Humidity, and Damaging Surf, Southern California Can Expect a Significant Cooldown and Calmer Ocean Conditions.

The Inaugural Two-Day Event, Set to Debut This Fall, Was Called Off by the City After Storm Surf and Runoff Made the Beachfront Site Unsafe.

Mandatory Evacuation Orders Are Still in Effect for Dozens of Homes on Sea Level Drive Following a Large Sinkhole That Developed Near an Unoccupied Property Owned by Actor Nicolas Cage.

A Massive Sinkhole Near a Celebrity-Owned Property and Storm-Battered Homes Have Malibu Residents Questioning the Future of Coastal Living as El Niño Looms.

An Expanding Cavity Near Lechuza Beach Has Forced Evacuations and Utility Shut-Offs, with Repairs Expected to Span Weeks.

Over 2,000 Volunteers Are Sought for a Free Event Later This Month, Hoping to Clear the Coastline and Potentially Attract a Celebrity Dj.

Unusually High Surf, Driven by Tropical Storm Marie and Warming Ocean Temperatures, Led to Structural Concerns Along Seaside Walk.

Officials Are Warning Residents About the Serious Health Risks Posed by This Week's Record-Level Humidity Combined with High Temperatures.

A Widening Sinkhole Near Point Lechuza, Which Began in Actor Nicolas Cage’s Driveway, Has Led to a Local Emergency Declaration and Mandatory Evacuations.

Southern California Is Set to Experience a Dramatic Shift in Weather, Moving From Weekend Rain and High Surf Advisories to a Week of Scorching Temperatures Expected to Hit Triple Digits.

Hurricane Marie's Distant Influence Brought Heavy Rain, Localized Flooding, and High Surf Advisories to the Southland's Coast, with Conditions Expected to Persist Through the Holiday Weekend.

Hurricane Marie's Offshore Presence Is Bringing Dangerous Surf and Intermittent Rain to Southern California, Quickly Followed by a Significant Heat Wave.

Travelers Planning to Ride Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner Will Need Alternate Arrangements on September 12 and 13, as No Replacement Bus Service Will Be Offered for the Full Weekend Closure.

A Drone Photographer Observed a Juvenile White Shark Circling a Swimmer for an Unusual Amount of Time, Though Experts Noted No Aggressive Behavior.

While Hurricane Marie Is Not Expected to Make Landfall, Its Tropical Influences Will Bring Hazardous Ocean and Road Conditions to the Region Through Tuesday, Affecting Labor Day Weekend Plans.

Forecasters Confirm the Hurricane Will Not Make Landfall, but a Large South Swell and Increased Humidity Are Expected for the Holiday Weekend.

While the National Weather Service States Direct Impact From the Tropical System Remains 'Very Low,' Southern California Will Still See Weather Shifts and Ocean Changes Through the Holiday.

While a Direct Hit From the Distant Storm Is Unlikely, Residents Might See Everything From Unusual Rainfall and Dangerous Surf to Unexpected Fire Weather Risks Over the Holiday Weekend.