A historic hotel in the upscale coastal community of Laguna Beach is facing scrutiny for attempting to create a private beach area for its guests in apparent violation of California state law. Hotel ...

John Levy was penalized by California Coastal Commission for a string of Coastal Act violations stretching back years.

Laguna Beach residents and activists are claiming a local hotel is trying to keep the public away from their private slice of the Orange County oceanside. Hotel Laguna placed chairs and signs on the ...

California could lose up to 70% of its beaches by 2100, a new report from the environmental group Surfrider Foundation said. Dire estimates of massive beach loss due to erosion and climate change are ...

Ask anyone what image comes to mind when they picture California, and it won’t be long before they mention the beach. Wide, sandy shores with crashing waves that slide up and down the coastline. Kids ...

APTOS — Beach homeowners who claimed a walkway as private patio space suffered a legal blow as a California appellate court ...