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

Myself, my husband, our seven-year-old daughter Luna, another friend, and her son, had fled the California wildfires in Los Angeles and ... then they spotted a Ferris wheel and begged to ride ...

Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles ... beaches. Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see. Travelers recommend riding the Ferris ...

Mike Yardley describes his adventures in California's Santa Monica - with visits to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Venice ...

Los Angeles is ready and safe for visitors, with 98% of the region unaffected by wildfires. Tourists can enjoy iconic ...

Formerly Le Merigot, the Sandbourne Santa Monica features interiors from Icelandic designer Gulla JOnsdOttir and a restaurant fronted by renowned local chef Raphael Lunetta Home to celebrated hotels ...

Funny Santa with Christmas palm tree branch runs along sandy beach to congratulate people ... Wedding, fashion, style Beautiful Santa Monica pier in Los Angeles, USA. Aerial view on Ferris wheel on ...

Craft cocktails and delightful California contemporary cuisine ... Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel at night Some things can only be done in a City like LA. These date nights are Los Angeles-specific, ...

And when night fell, you'd board the Ferris wheel for a romantic ride with your latest crush. There was nothing quite like it. But as an adult, cotton candy may seem nauseating and carnival games ...

Flooding, mudslides and debris flows caused by the heaviest rain in Los Angeles and southern California in a year shut ...