Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

What's more, Laguna Beach is situated between Los Angeles and San Diego, and within driving distance to other top Southern California destinations like San Clemente and Huntington Beach.

Before you start planning your next California vacation, keep reading to see which beaches top U.S. News' Best California Beaches list. (Getty Images)| Santa Cruz's Natural Bridges State Beach is ...

Santa Monica's beautiful beach may look inviting, but even the L.A. County Department of Public Health will tell you to think ...

Windansea Beach has a storied history and remains one of Southern California’s most iconic surf spots. With its famous surf shack, built in 1947 and designated a historical landmark, Windansea ...

New aerial footage shows the extent of LA fire damage along Carbon Beach in Malibu, one of the most famous real estate areas ...

Golden sunsets, sandy beaches, perfect waves ... Though it’s not nearly as famous a surf destination as Southern California — the cradle of the world surf industry — Central California ...

Leaders in one Southern California city fed up with the state’s immigration policies have voted to become a “non-sanctuary” city and ignore the state’s sanctuary laws.