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Formed in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of California, Marin County is a wealth of protected areas, from the Point Reyes National Seashore to Samuel P. Taylor State Park.
Just across from the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County beckons every city dweller north to its open spaces, pristine beaches, and scenic drives.
Dive boat anchors are hurting purple corals. It won't cost much to stop the damage. But we're still not doing so. Why?
Expensive lodging means many Californians must choose between going to the beach and putting food on their tables.
20th Century engineers turned L.A. County beaches into expanses of barren sand. Now, ecologists are working to change that.
By century’s end, rapidly rising seas could engulf California infrastructure, cripple economies and force a retreat from the Coast.
Most Californians love going to the beach, but a new study says rising costs are keeping them away.
Explore why Californians like visiting the beach, and what prevents them from doing so.
Five new Northern California coastal properties and an ecologically important group of offshore rocks in the O.C. join the state's largest National Monument.
From the sweet scents of sycamore forests to unbeatable views of the San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County hosts an assortment of experiences for any hiker looking for an escape from the city.
Encompassing part of the San Francisco Peninsula and bordered by the Santa Cruz Mountains, San Mateo County offers a wealth of rural forests and beaches south of the densely populated Bay Area.
From ancient coastlines to abandoned limekilns crouched in redwood forests, Santa Cruz County has a wealth of hiking destinations for any taste or experience level.