Caltrans has lowered the speed limit through Big Sur, with local businesses continuing to struggle to lure visitors.

The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation ...

A wave of ultra-cool motels is popping up on Australia’s east coast – some are retro-tinged delights while others are ...

The combination of California’s political makeup and terrible governance has led to coastal Democrats forcing the Central Valley to bear the brunt of every poor policy decision. California has a ...

T he Central Coast is packed with coastal charm, wine country views, and some of the most underrated inns in the state. These ...

A tsunami surge of water swept through a boat basin in Crescent City in March 2011. (Bryant Anderson / Associated Press) ...

From San Diego to Santa Barbara, southern California is home to beaches, mountains, valleys and deserts. That’s a lot of ...

On California’s Central Coast, three storybook enclaves draw visitors with dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, zany architecture ...

Efforts to defang the California Coastal Commission could have a significant impact on Southern California’s quest for water security and fire safety. The Commission has been a barrier to ...

The risk of damaging flooding from a major tsunami may be greater than many realized along stretches of California's renowned coastline, state officials say, further reinforcing the need for ...

Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the ...