Close to the pier, currents can get tricky. Santa Monica Pier is infamous for poor water quality, especially after rain when runoff can cause bacterial spikes. If there’s been rain recently ...

Santa Monica Travel & Tourism's “Spring Staycation in Santa Monica” promotion offers "a springtime getaway" at one of nearly two dozen local hotels through April 17. Hotel guests can sample the city's ...

Los Angeles County officials have issued urgent safety warnings as a potentially dangerous storm system threatens to bring ...

The City has taken a number of actions "in response to post-wildfire beach conditions and water quality concerns," officials said. City crews have "handpicked and mechanically removed thousands of ...

When wildfires tore through Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena, they left behind more than just charred landscapes and ...

“Avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean water ... Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

Santa Monica Beach is perfect for those who want to soak up the California sunshine and enjoy the sandy shoreline. The beach is popular for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. Funky Street ...

Capitola Beach Company and the women-owned Capitola Surf and Paddle offer daily lessons for beginners. Santa Cruz surfers are no strangers to coming face-to-face with the marine life. Even with ...

Located a less than 3 miles south of Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach stretches for 3 miles ... Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor sports, such as surfing, volleyball, swimming, bodyboarding ...