The roar of the ocean, salty air and warm sand are a few reasons Mark Dileo, lifeguard captain for the Surf City Beach Patrol, enjoys the beach. But his favorite times at the shore are when he builds ...

When my kids were young, they enjoyed building forts from driftwood and other beach treasures. The beach is a great place to let imaginations run wild or to play team games with family and friends.

In your beach bag, sunscreen, a towel, sunglasses and plenty of snacks are essentials. While some people can easily spend the whole day lying in the sun with a good book in hand, others enjoy more of ...

Since its inception in 1946, the Pismo Beach Clam Festival has become one of the Central Coast’s most beloved traditions, drawing generations of families and visitors alike to the iconic shores of ...

South of Los Angeles, the city of Long Beach offers kids a wide variety of fun activities that are sure to excite your little one. From hitting the beach to strolling through nature trails, to an ...

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Lyssa Goldberg is a Miami-based food & travel expert who writes about Florida travel, cruising, and restaurants. With a nickname like the "Art Deco Playground," it's no wonder so many people flock to ...

I’M ERIN, GUY WITH YOUR NEWS TO GO. THE FAMILY OF A STATE TROOPER, ZACHARY FINK, WHO WAS KILLED IN A WRONG WAY HIGH-SPEED CHASE LAST YEAR, IS NOW SUING THE ESTATE OF THE TRUCK DRIVER THAT WAS ALSO ...

Following our USA TODAY Network Florida Dining & Entertainment story about our favorite waterfront restaurants, we turn our attention to the Sunshine State's best beach bars. While we love relaxing on ...

The Beach Boys is one of the most successful bands of all time. Mike Love, cofounder and coauthor of more than a dozen of their hit singles along with his cousin Brian Wilson, brings the “Endless ...

The original story, below, was published May 5, 2025. A mobile café known for its playful coffee creations and culinary-inspired drinks has found a permanent home on the Jersey Shore. After starting ...