If beaches were celebrities, El Capitán State Beach would be that critically acclaimed indie star who never quite crossed over to mainstream fame – and the locals who frequent this coastal gem ...

The beach derives its name from José Francisco Ortega, nicknamed “El Capitán” during his tenure as commandant of the Santa Barbara Presidio in the late 1700s. Before becoming state parkland, this area ...

From the icy waters of the Pacific Northwest to the heart of Tampa Bay, a new adventure awaits. Today, The Florida Aquarium ...

By day, Lew—who studied design at University of Washington—works as a graphic designer, and her sharp visual eye plays a ...

From dragon-haunted islands to penguin-dotted coves, here are the world’s most beautiful beaches for 2025, according to ...