Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color.

Fluorescent-colored sand sprinkled on San Diego County beaches could help reveal the complicated patterns of erosion that plague the region’s coastline. A so-called “tracer study” would use ...

Beaches are supposed to be golden. But when Mother Nature decides to show off, she gives us pink sand beaches. With their rosy hues and breathtaking backdrops, these rare coastlines are found in only ...