A recent search for sites in one of my favorite campgrounds, New Brighton State Beach near Capitola, south of Santa Cruz, returned almost no two-day reservations between now and September.

California’s New Brighton State Beach broke me. With every campground around Big Basin redwoods full, I dropped $35 for the park’s last vacant site only to find myself “camping” behind ...

The name New Brighton was first applied to the hotel of a short-lived seaside resort, Camp San Jose. The camp, founded by Thomas Fallon in 1878, was located just east of Capitola.

California State Parks shared a reminder Thursday that the public has until Oct. 30 to participate in a confidential online survey where thoughts and ideas can be shared about preferred recreationa… ...

A large chunk of coastal bluff near New Brighton State Beach dropped into the ocean Wednesday and local authorities have cautioned the public to avoid the area.

A large chunk of coastal bluff near New Brighton State Beach dropped into the ocean Wednesday and local authorities have cautioned the public to avoid the area.

Multiple shark sightings along the Monterey Bay have prompted safety officials to issue warnings. The latest confirmed sighting happened Thursday at New Brighton State Beach.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has released the cause of death for a man found unresponsive at New Beighton State Beach on Feb. 16.

The name New Brighton was first applied to the hotel of a short-lived seaside resort, Camp San Jose. The camp, founded by Thomas Fallon in 1878, was located just east of Capitola.