Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color. These beaches have sand that is green, red, black, pink, or even purple. These colors ...

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 ...

Too tan is a beauty no-no, but sand — or at least sand-colored cosmetics — can give you a wearable and flattering fresh-from-the-beach look. There is no hard line drawn to define these neutral shades, ...