Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color.

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

Take a few steps on Siesta Key’s powder-soft shores, and you’ll instantly realize why it is considered one of Florida’s best ...

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 ...

A vanishing coastline in San Clemente has prompted city officials to declare another emergency along its battered beaches. Much of the amenities that make North Beach an idyllic summertime retreat — ...

San Diego County’s next regional beach restoration project will be its largest yet, delivering three times the sand previously pumped onto the coastline and at 10 times the cost, planning officials ...

CLIMATEWIRE | How many times can a public beach vanish? As many times as Congress pays to rebuild it — over a very long time. A century after the federal government began bringing beaches back to life ...

A federally-supported Shoreline Protection Project in San Clemente around the city’s pier is set to resume next month at an increased cost. The San Clemente City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday ...

Giant sand sculptures covered the beach in Revere this weekend as part of the annual Revere Sand Sculpting Festival. The festival started Friday and lasted through 8 p.m. on Sunday. It is a free event ...

DAYTONA BEACH - John Gardella, also known as the Sand Man, was under a black sport utility vehicle stuck in the sand near the International Speedway Boulevard approach, working to fit a tow harness ...

Follow these tips to ensure sand safety. — -- A California man's death after being trapped inside a collapsed sand tunnel is drawing attention to sand safety as America's summer tourism season ...

Volusia County is seeking feedback to craft a long-term Beach Management Plan, which could include sand projects, artificial ...