Surfing legend Laird Hamilton makes daring rescue in 25-foot "Wedge" waves. — -- Thousands of spectators lined the beach as surfers, bodyboarders, and other brave athletes went headlong into ...

The Wedge is certainly one of California's most famous waves. In early November, a "mysto swell" made its way into Newport ...

A long running battle over the right to surf "the Wedge" goes before Newport Beach city officials Monday night. They'll hear from the public about controversial rules banning surfboards at specific ...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- The high tides at Southern California beaches are bringing out surfers eager to enjoy the waves, but authorities are asking people to surf with caution. The National ...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- The beach is where most people prefer to beat the Southern California heat, but officials on Tuesday issued several warnings for anyone headed out to the coast. The ...

It may be a year off before plans pass the environmental analysis process, but Orange County could be getting a seven acre surf lagoon in the near future – right in the heart of the surf community – ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Set between long stretches of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged San Joaquin Hills, Newport Beach embraces the same laid-back lifestyle ...