Head to one of California's five best beach campgrounds this winter for fewer crowds, easier reservations, whale watching, and oceanfront sites.

Refugio Beach is one of three Santa Barbara County beaches included in a State Parks general plan update now accepting public input. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk file photo California State Parks ...

The rewriting of the general plans comes as Sable Offshore seeks an easement to operate a segment of its oil pipeline that crosses Gaviota State Park.