Pacific Ocean

Beach visitors might want to add a new report card on the health of California beaches to their summer reading list. Once again, the Santa Monica Pier is the top California location on environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay‘s annual list of 10 most-polluted beaches. Nearby coastal waters are plagued by high levels of fecal-indicator bacteria, raising the risk of illnesses…

Dockside tours of the schooner are part of the visit, as chances to go on-board and learn.

The nonprofit said it’s cared for 410 marine mammals, including sick sea lions, so far in 2025.

Meet the Loggerhead Turtle, the Warty Frogfish, and the Moray Eel, among other amazing creatures.

“Whalefest Monterey” will bring two days of science talks and family activities to Old Fisherman’s Wharf.

There is a growing crisis along the LA County coast as sea lions and dolphins are getting sick due to a toxic algae bloom. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on March 19, 2025. 

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is one of the SoCal spots to see this eons-old spawning rite.

The parade is on a break, but there is lots to enjoy, including a carnival and cook-off.

The ocean-inspired itinerary features special events like the popular mermaid meet-and-greets.

The Polar Bear Plunge is a year-starting Annenberg Community Beach House tradition.

Celebrate the milestone by dashing into the Pacific alongside other swimsuit-clad revelers.

The keep-a-look-out adventures kick off Dec. 26 at Island Packers in Ventura.

From Morro Bay to Oxnard — and the huge affair in Newport Beach — decorated vessels are colorfully cruising.

A Family Fun Day, a screening of “Treasure Island,” and other salty pursuits will raise the mast.

Find ways to support the endangered animals as September concludes.

Volunteers will pitch in up and down the coast; lakes and rivers will get the spiffy-up, too.

Calling mermaids and scallywags: Big ships and briny events are on the rollicking roster.

The magical and mirthful tradition will materialize a few days ahead of Halloween.

Enjoy an engaging alfresco experience at a discount when you buy admission to the La Jolla aquatic institution.

Builders will fashion sandy structures at Imperial Beach, Point Reyes, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.