The L.A. Times Features team shares the places that have helped them amid uncertainty, be it a hot spring, cool desert, ...

Down below, a calm beach and gentle waves are great for families. Penguins are the star residents at Boulder’s Beach near Simon’s Town. Visitors who want to see the African Penguin colony can ...

On Friday at 10:46 a.m. the NWS Eureka CA issued an updated beach hazards statement valid from Saturday 4 p.m. until Monday 4 p.m. The statement is for Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, ...

Whether you’re needing a saltwater soak or seeking a surf, our line-up of Brisbane’s best beaches has something for all.

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Florida's Beach Diving Capital, as the name suggests, offers stunning beaches, but that's not all there is to do in this ...

"Look for a section of the beach where the waves appear less intense or break ... All occurred outside of the flags. Stay calm and consider your options. Panic leads to fatigue, which leads ...

Nestled between mountains and sea, Lake Macquarie offers a perfect mix of culture, cuisine, community, and an abundance of ...

"Imagine going to the beach and the ocean looks nearly flat, with waves that are only about a ... the best thing you can do is stay calm. If you're able to get out of its way, do so.

Keep in mind, Hapuna Beach's famously calm waves are really only calm for part of the year; in the wintertime the tide might be too rough for swimming (though you may spot migrating whales from ...