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 ...

Beachgoers in San Diego may have spotted some glistening, purple shells reminiscent of small gemstones in the sand recently.

A rare species of sea snail known as janthina was found at a SoCal beach. These creatures are known for their vibrant violent shells and the bubble rafts they create to stay afloat.

We’re all familiar with La Jolla’s sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, garibaldi and seabirds. But in this series of stories ...

The answer, unfortunately, is often waterways, where the tiny microplastic particles from the tires’ synthetic rubber carry several chemicals that can transfer into fish, crabs and perhaps even the ...

• Pack a few familiar comforts. Charlie never travels without a half-dozen of his favorite squeaky toys. A cozy bed, treats ...

But just a few miles south of the airport, flying somewhat under the radar, is Los Angeles's best-kept secret. The South ...

If heaven were a seafood dish, it would be the crab cakes at Old Fisherman’s Grotto in Monterey, California – golden-brown perfection that might just make you consider selling your home and relocating ...

Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the ...

A woman had a tense encounter with a mountain lion while walking on a popular Southern California hiking trail recently. The scary moment took place on July 3 and was captured on video by Cortney R… ...

Many chefs now prioritize humane lobster preparation, using quick incisions to kill them quickly instead of boiling. Alternative techniques – such as the Japanese ikejime method – aim to ...