Suggestions for Beach near Los Angeles

Katherine C. • February 21, 2016Beautiful scenery, generally very clean, toilets and an easy walk from parking near Third Street or off the PCH.

Mouni R. • September 5, 2016Lot busier and more noisy than Manhattan beach.

Diana R. • July 6, 2013Very neat beach spot, tons of surfers, volleyball camps for kids, better than Santa Monica pier!

Ebony C. • May 2, 2015Food awesome..try funnel cakes and the artists quite talented... definitely worth the visit

DubstepFitness.com • October 30, 2011This is our private spot. Perfect if you want to enjoy the beach with not that many tourist around.

Wendy D. • August 31, 2014Everything! The beach is clean, snack bar and showers close by. Had a great time .

Mike D. • October 1, 2011Make sure you read all parking signs and rules... city of Santa Monica is notorious for strict enforcement even if signs are unclear. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FREE PARKING AT THE BEACH!

Lemont P. • May 31, 2015Beautiful day to surf at the beach chillin maxin relaxin#LifeRollsOn #KeepItPushin #ELagainsT

Mike D. • November 6, 2024Love Santa Monica Beach! Very relaxing and fun!

Malone H. • February 19, 2016Amazing spot, parking on beach is nice and away from tourists.

Tulani • September 1, 2011Wonderfully clean beach and playground.

M.A.M • August 17, 2013It's beautiful and it's location fantastic .. Beach it's self clean and tidy ....also there are shopping center you can go to do shop . And there are perfect restaurant&&&

Klara L. • April 26, 2011Go here if you wanna play old school bvb with the 2kg white Wilson, a court as big as a soccer field and ancient rules. Nostalgy pure!

Deborah F. • May 15, 2014Parking is hard to find, but it is lovely once you find it.

Henie R. • September 5, 2011The beach is crowded today!

Chantell D. • November 19, 2013Sun, surf, palms, sand, people watching ♡☆

Ducatista • July 29, 2011Ginger Rogers Beach is esp fun!

Carmen • May 31, 2016I've only seen 3-4 ft waves. I also got tar on my feet which I understand is common on California beaches. Have canola oil or baby oil and paper towels handy to get rid of it

Colin N. • February 20, 2017Awesome scenic views of the bluffs and beaches. Cool to take it all in. Be sure to see the observing point of the former US Senator

Forrest • January 26, 2015This is always my first stop from LAX.

Michael F. • July 17, 2010The staff at The Snack Bar are awesome. So friendly. Make great turkey burgers.

Okan S. • May 27, 2013an all time classic. setup for countless movies

David V. • June 9, 2012Home of many great Santa Monica start-ups, including Convertro, ZipRecruiter, etc. And the folks who make Houdini, my favorite 3D app!

Alex S. • August 18, 2013Park north of the giant lot and enjoy your day!

Barbarella • May 27, 2011Check out the interior of the Guest House for great photos of Marion and W.R.

Jinnie L. • October 17, 2014lovely beach front location hitel :) get the suite with the ocean view, so beautiful. Food, drinks, service = average.

Luke W. • February 25, 2018It’s all about the attention to details at this New England style beach house. The rooms are well decorated that you feel more at home than you are at a hotel. go to the cozy living room for a drink.