Suggestions for Beach near Venice, Los Angeles

Katrina • January 27, 2015Boardwalk, beach, street performers. Totally Venice vibe. Great for tourists.

Ellen G. • March 28, 2013A great beach in LA because its big - just about a mile long from the Washington pier to the jetty - wide, fairly clean, has parking & bathrooms, and most of all - it is rarely crowded.

Momreen • March 2, 2013Perfect toddler beach! No waves but plenty of sand, sun and water fun. Bonus: there is also a playground, shades picnic benches, parking lot, restrooms and showers.

Sean R. • January 22, 2014Awesome place. Lots of everything! And tons of culture!! A good place to go

Robin D. • July 25, 2012Bathrooms seem to be nonexistent. But the beach is beautiful and peaceful.

Bitty N. • December 16, 2015People enjoying music, letting go of worries and including anyone who wants to relax and let go? You don't find that just anywhere.

Jake S. • February 2, 2012Awesome collection of graffiti right on the Venice Beach strip. Stop for a moment and take a look at the modern art.

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

Andy R. • March 17, 2015Huge beach, beautiful people, do whatever you like ... laze on the sand, work out, skate, bike, walk, play beach sports, eat, go the the pier for entertainment all day and evening, just enjoy.

Rob B. • August 11, 2011The most private and family friendly stretch of the Santa Monica - Venice Beach area. Great place to relax with friends, family or chill by yourself. Very relaxing.

Sara B. • July 10, 2011Awesome beach, best ever - traffic getting in to park but well worth it.

Lee C. • September 15, 2014Amazing beach, amazing pier, amazing sunsets - get to the pier for 19:30 for sunsets

Tom H. • July 6, 2013Great LA Beach, but it is both hard to find & completely lacking in parking.

Nicole 🏄🏽‍♀️ ☀. • July 11, 2013Yes, you can surf and boogie board here, there are waves. You can't see the waves from the parking lot because the beach slopes down into the water.

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!

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

James T. • October 30, 2011Best hotel in Venice Beach! Perfect location with a great rooftop bar.

Sonja • October 27, 2015Perfect to watch the sunset and get a campfire going!

Matt R. • February 9, 2015Great place for pictures but swimmers beware very strong currents

Marvin A. • July 8, 2013The place is not that big and the restroom is well not the greatest, but the food is good for a beach place. Its a good place to eat when you go to the beach.

Christian R. • March 11, 2013Love it! My favorite beach in SoCal.

Chris C. • January 21, 2013Venice Beach seasoned with tech companies... Perfect.

Kristian V. • November 14, 2011Great exhale...

Chrissy N. • November 23, 2014This was a surfer only spot, so less families in and out of the water.