Los Angeles has no shortage of gorgeous beach towns. But the very best of them are located in L.A.'s South Bay. Here's what you need to know before you go.

For the past 15 years, documentary photographer Karen Ballard has been working on a long-term project about Venice, a vibrant Los Angeles neighborhood known for its beach and boardwalk.

Southern California’s breathtaking beaches are some of the most popular places to spend time year-round. Starting north near Point Dume and winding down south to Long Beach, LA’s nearly 70 ...

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and more information can be found here.

Aerial view of the Manhattan Beach Pier. It seems that most visitors to Southern California immediately exit Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to head north to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or ...