In the shallow waters of Southern California, patience and proximity unlock a transcendent encounter with nature.

The annual La Jolla Cove Swim has been a tradition since 1916. Decades later, it is recognized as the one of the oldest open water swims in the United States and celebrated its 109th year in 2025. "We ...

As a former San Diego lifeguard and firefighter, Aaron Brennan sees learning to swim and prevent drowning as life skills. That’s why he has dedicated the past two years to being race director for the ...

Santa Monica State Beach, the only other California site in the top 10, was noted for its boardwalk and surfing opportunities ...

The base of Hillside Drive in La Jolla is again closed for repairs — this time to fix a defective storm drain pipe — following a lengthy project that closed the street for months in 2023. But unlike ...