In a lucky state with miles of beaches bordering its coastal cities, Los Angeles is home to many popular, picturesque sandy shores, so it follows that outdoor activities such as beach volleyball, biking, running, and water sports have become daily occupations. Complemented by its Mediterranean climate and an approximate 265 sunny days per year, LA's beaches are a magnet for locals and out-of-towners.
Los Angeles | LA County Beaches
- Dockweiler Beach
- South of Venice Beach at the westernmost end of Imperial Highway is Dockweiler Beach. As LA County's only official beach and the only in the area that allows bonfires, Dockweiler sets itself apart from other beaches in more ways than one.
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- El Matador Beach
- Down a steep dirt trail and countless narrow, hard-packed steps, there is a long remote stretch of bleached-white sand that boasts some of the clearest seawater on the western coast of the United States. The slightly strenuous trek down the single-track path is well-worth the effort, however.
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- Hermosa Beach
- Hermosa Beach's flat stretches of sand are ideal for lying out and playing sports like ultimate frisbee and volleyball; in fact, it's so sport-friendly, the AVP (Association of Volleyball...
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- Leo Carrillo State Beach
- Campers and day trippers alike will find Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach a beautiful alternative to the more impacted public beaches to the south.
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- Malibu
- When it comes to its name, Malibu Beach apparently suffers from an identity crisis -- is it Surfrider Beach, Malibu Lagoon or Malibu State Park? All we know for sure is that this Los Angeles beach...
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- Manhattan Beach
- A highly-recognizable name, Manhattan Beach is synonymous with surfing and beach volleyball. This upscale seaside community is nestled between El Segundo and Hermosa Beach in South bay. With houses tightly packed on the boardwalk adjoining the beach, residents and out-of-towners crowd the sand.
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- Muscle Beach
- To view incredibly fit men and women working on their physique by the ocean is to grasp part of the essence of Southern California and its emphasis on sun and beautiful people.
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- Paradise Cove
- Paradise Cove—the name perfectly illustrates the destination. Soft sand stretches along the coastline, flanked by cliffs and luxurious Malibu beach houses. Pacific Coast Highway follows the shore running east to west in this area, resulting in idyllic sunsets from every direction.
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- Point Dume
- Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) divides the bustling city of Los Angeles from the serene beaches of the California coastline. Most beaches are far enough away from the city, but Point Dume will transport you to the paradise that all beaches should be.
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- Redondo Beach
- Located directly next to the Redondo Pier where Torrance Boulevard meets the ocean, this stretch of sand faces west with spectacular views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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- Santa Monica Beach
- Santa Monica Beach stretches just three and half miles between Malibu and Venice, California, but there is likely no other span of sand that has been broadcast across the U.S.
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- Topanga State Beach
- Where Topanga Canyon Road reaches the Pacific Ocean, there lies a small secluded beach with generous views of both Santa Monica Bay and Catalina Island.
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- Venice Beach
- Venice Beach is a subversive gem in the west Los Angeles area. Once home to many Beat poets of the 1950s and '60s, the district has retained its artsy atmosphere and provides an assortment of...
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- Will Rogers Beach
- When the lifeguards stand watch over Will Rogers Beach in Santa Monica, scanning the water from behind dark sunglasses, their red rescue cans resting on their shoulders and a steely, focused...
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- Zuma Beach
- You're lying on the beach staring at the vast expanse of Pacific Ocean when suddenly seven or eight toned, bikini-clad lifeguards come running across the sand in slow motion. While this isn't a regular sight anymore, Zuma Beach was the filming location for the Baywatch series.
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