Suggestions for Beach near Los Angeles

Lady Steinberg • September 12, 2014Beautiful beach, fun boardwalk with food, shops and vendors. Fishing on the pier. Showers at the beach.

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.

Henry T. • August 28, 2011The snack bar by the volleyball courts has the best chili cheese fries ever! But maybe it's just cause we starve ourselves before the beach so the fries are that much tastier?

Dan • December 1, 2013Great, gets cold fast at this time if year

Joseph D. • February 15, 2014Great morning! Excellent scene.

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

Faris A. • September 16, 2015Liked how clean and organized this place is👍

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

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

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

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!

V • August 6, 2013Very nice day to lay at the beach.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Christina J. • July 18, 2013Good spot to beach it and have a lifeguard on duty!!!

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

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!

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

Hessa • March 11, 2016Wonderful hotel with a great beach location, the breakfast view was breathtaking, and the staff was an absolute delight, every time I interacted with them during my stay!

Simon & Schuster M. • August 25, 2011The farmer's market-inspired menu is perfect for watching a sunset on the beach. Katie Lee, author of GROUNDSWELL, enjoyed many meals here while writing the book.http://bit.ly/k56VHC