Annenberg Community Beach House is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

1. Annenberg Community Beach House

9.0
415 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Swimming Pool · North of Montana · 23 tips and reviews

Gaia D.Gaia Dempsey: Very nice swimming & sunbathing spot with warm showers. The "bathing suit dryer" won't get your suit dry enough to wear, but it will help carry it home in non-sipping-wet condition.

thuy l.thuy lien: Very nice swimming & sunbathing spot with warm showers. http://howtoget.wiki/personal-care-and-style/page/2/

Faris A.Faris Altorki: Liked how clean and organized this place is👍

The Rose Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

2. The Rose Garden

8.5
Santa Monica, CA
Garden · North of Montana · 4 tips and reviews

Papereater E.Papereater Elisabet: Lovely place to sit & read, talk with a friend, sunbathe or take a jog!!

Rachael R.Rachael Rendon: Stop and smell the roses

DanielDaniel: Roses are trimmed in January and bloom again a few months later. FYI for your rose-watching planning needs

InterContinental Los Angeles Century City is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

3. InterContinental Los Angeles Century City

8.3
2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Century City · 73 tips and reviews

Mike I.Mike I: Nothing exceptional about the place even if it is more than ok. Ask rooms with a terrace. They have beautiful ones where you can get sun bathes without leaving the comfort of your room.

Spencer S.Spencer Sorrell: Request a Deluxe Terrace Room and enjoy the city views, sunbathe or relax on your personal extended balcony. Dining options are limited in the hotel but there are a few options NW of the property.

Roger M.Roger Mitchell: Hossein makes a great cappuccino for breakfast. Goes well with a small bowl of fruit. Hotel is fabulous.

South Santa Monica Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

4. South Santa Monica Beach

9.4
Off Ocean Front, Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Ocean Park · 29 tips and reviews

Andy R.Andy Runwild: Huge 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.

Chantell D.Chantell Dawn: Beautiful sand, surf, and palms ♡

H. C.H. Colbert (@hrsch): Want to cool down? Need a break from the beach? Walk over to Rita's (Main & Strand) for east coast/boardwalk-style custard & Italian ice. Your taste buds (and kids) will thank you.

Hotchkiss Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

5. Hotchkiss Park

7.7
Santa Monica, CA
Park · Ocean Park · 12 tips and reviews

Charlie W.Charlie W: Great for sunbathing! At least 10 degrees warmer than the beach and less wind!

Green Light Districts Santa MonicaGreen Light Districts Santa Monica: Sunset from the top of the hill is spectacular! This place has the perfect combination of fresh air, big trees and grassy spots.

Scott S.Scott S.: It's a really nice park. Total kick back

Playa Del Rey Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

6. Playa Del Rey Beach

9.3
Culver Blvd (at Vista Del Mar), Playa del Rey, CA
Beach · 39 tips and reviews

Cynthia Jassmina T.Cynthia Jassmina Tovilla: Better than Venice and Santa Monica Beach. Like a family beach

NouraNoura: Great LA Beach .. If you're taking one of those beach houses It'll be an unforgettable summer .. Enjoy the big waves And watch out for sun burns!

Tom H.Tom Hall: Great LA Beach, but it is both hard to find & completely lacking in parking.

Boardwalk - Santa Monica Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

7. Boardwalk - Santa Monica Beach

8.5
Ocean Ave (at Santa Monica Beach), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 27 tips and reviews

Ebony C.Ebony Campione: Food awesome..try funnel cakes and the artists quite talented... definitely worth the visit

Matt L.Matt Larson: Get off your phone. Enjoy the beach. Yes, ironic.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: It is typical boardwalk - beach, waves, food, games, some souvenir stores. BUT great place to watch the sunset n very beautiful beach♥

Lifeguard Tower 28 is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

8. Lifeguard Tower 28

8.8
Venice Beach, Santa Monica, CA
Surf Spot · Ocean Park · 7 tips and reviews

Henie R.Henie Reisinger: Just a nice spot to sit and hang before the lifeguard on duty shows up.

Enrico T.Enrico Tigani: Pls keep the area of my favorite tower clean

Russell A.Russell Adams: The seat at the end of the walkway is named in honor of Randy Booth Carlson. Sit there and wait for a friend.

Mondrian Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

9. Mondrian Hotel

8.1
8440 W Sunset Blvd (at Olive Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 79 tips and reviews

Michael G.Michael Gluzman: Sometimes you'll see middle aged women sunbathing topless. Awesome view from the 12 floor of LA. Design is cool and the service is great.

gaphroditegaphrodite: The bar is such a nice place to be !👌🏻good music and good vibes!

:Danielle S.:Danielle Strle: This hotel is sexy as fuck. Highly recommended.

The Coast is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

10. The Coast

8.4
834-898 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA
Beach · 2 tips and reviews

Mahealani D.Mahealani Dominguez: What a find. There's an easy trail down to the water with a few spots to hang out, & gorgeous views

Mahealani D.Mahealani Dominguez: There's an easy trail down to the water, which is full of tide pools :)

Sunset Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

11. Sunset Beach

8.7
Sunset Blvd (at PCH), Pacific Palisades, CA
Beach · 19 tips and reviews

Edward H.Edward Hutchinson: One of my favourite Surf Spots in/near LA. This wave doesn't get good that often but when it does it's great! The beach is not a great spot to sit as the PCH is just there behind you.

Denise M.Denise Marie: The best place to dress as bread & run down the beach

Web C.Web Clubbing: Surf spot but not today...

Santa Monica Beach Tower 26 is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

12. Santa Monica Beach Tower 26

8.5
Barnard Way (Ocean Park Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Ocean Park · 14 tips and reviews

Jacob L.Jacob Lowe: Great place to surf or just relax, less touristy the other towers 😉

Richard Y.Richard Yaker: Good local surf spot.

Jackson R.Jackson Rogow: Tell the kooks to go home.

El Segundo Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

13. El Segundo Beach

8.3
Vista Del Mar, El Segundo, CA
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

MalindaMalinda: Enjoy the bike/running path. Take a moment and check out the surfers who hang out by the big rocks and smoke stacks. Sunsets are beautiful here!

Nic L.Nic L: If you go early you can use meter parking and spend less money to enjoy an hour or so at the beach.

Becca D.Becca D: We found free parking on the sides of the road. Short "hike" down the hill and youre at the beach. Very nice. Not as crowded. Lots of Planes from LAX fly over.

Marina del Rey Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

14. Marina del Rey Beach

9.3
4135 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA
Beach · 38 tips and reviews

Abdulrahman A.Abdulrahman Alsub: Was amazing. Clean , not crowded, and beautiful 😍

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: If you fight the current, you’re going to lose. But if you go with the flow and then work your way slowly out of it, you’ll be fine. This is applicable off the beach, also.

Akiko I.Akiko I: Always empty, clean, serene, beautiful and quiet. Free street parking. Very close to Venice beach.

Venice Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Sunbathing in Los Angeles.

15. Venice Beach

9.1
Pacific Ave (Speedway), Venice, CA
Beach · 615 tips and reviews

Antonella B.Antonella Balladares: So many great things to buy! And very lively area.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I believe men and women are able to do things equally well in this modern world. Except when it comes to wearing teeny bikinis.

MTVMTV: Wiz Khalifa's “Roll Up” video was shot here. MTV News was on the set!