Two people were rescued and a third swam to safety after a California pier under construction partially collapsed and fell into the ocean Monday as the state’s central coast was pounded by heavy surf ...

A portion of a pier in northern California's Santa Cruz collapsed into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, sending three city workers into the sea after high surf slammed the coast. The Wharf, a public pier, ...

In many parts of the country, surf anglers are always looking for the biggest and baddest players. Striped bass are a great example on both U.S. coasts. But in the West, surf perch offer year-round ...

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said the search for the missing man has shifted to a recovery mission after a Coast Guard helicopter briefly spotted a body in the water before losing sight in ...

California has some of the best coastal towns in the U.S. for a summer weekend. From artsy enclaves to historic fishing villages, the Golden State’s shoreline is packed with scenic escapes. A good ...

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.