Papakōlea Beach on Hawaii’s Big Island gets its stunning emerald hue from a mineral called olivine.

Spending time near water can have a profoundly positive impact on your mental health—and that’s not woo-woo talk, but real science. Studies show that simply listening to water sounds can lower ...

There's lots to do in Siesta Key, Florida, beyond the beaches, which are some of the best in the state. Read on for our top ...

A 2025 Beach.com study found that this Florida beach has the clearest, bluest waters in the region, with soft sand perfect for strolling and sunbathing.

The next time you are on vacation, enjoying the views and digging your toes into the soft, white sand, ask yourself a question. Is this beach stolen? It could be. We may think sand is abundant.

This is the third installment in Bring Back Our Beaches’ three-part introductory series, in partnership with Surfline, on coastal infrastructure and sand management. Part one explored San Clemente’s ...

While adults might relish a day of leisure at the beach, kids often prefer a few distractions—namely toys and games. The best beach toys allow kids to explore the sand and surf in new ways, keeping ...

MIAMI — With Tampa and many other parts of Florida under a heat advisory, it might pay to think twice before walking barefoot on the beach. A report from the Miami Herald found that the sands on Miami ...

AND DEMENTIA RESEARCH. ALSO IN HAMPTON, AN EXCITING TRADITION IS ONCE AGAIN LEAVING ITS MARK ON THE SEACOAST. YESTERDAY, MASTER SCULPTORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD GATHERED AT HAMPTON BEACH FOR THE LAST ...

A horrifying video shows California beachgoers rushing to rescue two boys after the sand hole they were digging suddenly flooded — trapping them in wet sand. The incident occurred near the Newport ...