Astoria artist Ronni Harris had never attended the sand castle contest before, let alone driven on the beach. “It was damned exciting to drive down the beach. I’d never done it before,” she said.

San Diego’s most over-the-top mansion is for sale and, if it sells for close to the asking price, it could break all sorts of records. The Sand Castle mansion at 1900 Spindrift Drive in La Jolla has ...

Cruisin’ the Coast was the theme this year for the 62nd annual Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest presented Sunday by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, where 19 teams vied ...

Arenicola, or lugworms, make some of the most beautiful structures on the beach. Little piles of wet sand are cast in a swirl from their rear end as part of their feeding cycle. They are but one of an ...

The Sand Castle mansion at 1900 Spindrift Drive in La Jolla hit the market in October 2024 with an asking price of $108 million and has yet to find a buyer. As of Thursday morning, the new price is ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. This beach town has completed its attempt to build the world's tallest sand castle, a 32-1/2-foot creation featuring two dozen spires and guarded by a pair of gargoyles. The castle, ...

CANNON BEACH, Ore. (KOIN) — Weather was not an issue for the 60th Cannon Beach Sand Castle contest that brings master builders and kids to the Oregon coast each year. Sierra Spinler with the Cannon ...

Hugging the shores of La Jolla, The Sand Castle is a grand estate that sets the standard for luxury living. With 12,981 square feet of meticulously crafted space, this breathtaking residence offers an ...

Janel Hawkins runs the sand sculpting company, Sand Castle University, where she designs intricate beachside creations Tabitha Parent is a writer at PEOPLE covering entertainment and culture. She ...