Several people are alive thanks to the quick thinking of lifeguards who jumped into action during harrowing situations.

From crystal-clear reefs to fish-filled kelp forests, these top U.S. snorkeling destinations are perfect for beginners and ...

Tommy Zahn, one of surfing's greatest athletes and watermen, was an L.A. County lifeguard nearly forced into early retirement. This is his story.

Day by day, the route hits Progreso, Mexico (overnight); Bocas del Toro, Panama; canal transit; Fuerte Amador, Panama ...

For underwater enthusiasts, Casino Point Dive Park offers premier shore diving opportunities in California waters. The sheltered cove features exceptional water clarity, majestic kelp forests, and ...

There’s something special about an island that doesn’t try too hard. Whidbey lets its charm unfold slowly through coastal walks and quirky communities. It’s the kind of trip that feels both simple and ...

A mere 22 miles across the sparkling Pacific from Los Angeles sits a Mediterranean-inspired haven that transports visitors far from California’s mainland bustle – Avalon on Catalina Island, where the ...

The Consolidated PBY Catalina, or Pigboat, was one of the most versatile and effective multi-role aircraft of World War II. Although this flying amphibious aircraft did not sport the war face of a B17 ...

A U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS ...

On April 30, Daedalus Yachts founder Michael Reardon announced that he and his company had acquired Catalina Yachts, but ...

Chelsea Hylton is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. An Inglewood native, Hylton has her master's degree from USC. She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Before joining ...

Cate Muller-Terhune and husband Allan Terhune Jr., purchase Melges Performance Sailboats with plans to advance the iconic ...