The father who was killed after trying to save his 5-year-old daughter from the surf near Big Sur has been identified. The girl remains missing.

For those who prefer their recreation more horizontal, Sand Dollar Beach offers some of the best lounging real estate on the Central Coast. The wide expanse of sand provides ample room to spread out ...

While tourists flock to Big Sur and Carmel, savvy Central Coast locals slip away to Fort Ord Dunes State Park in Marina for their weekend nature fix. This sprawling 980-acre coastal haven feels like ...