Los Angeles Beaches

Whether you want to hang ten or just want 10 minutes to dig your toes in the sand, the beaches in Los Angeles have everything you need to relax and refresh.

It's no secret that Los Angeles is a bustling city filled with lots of people rushing from place to place, but did you know it's also home to a bunch of beautiful beaches that can transport you to paradise in a matter of seconds?

Take long walks across the glistening sand past giant mansions and see if you can do some celebrity spotting, or appreciate the beauty of the Pacific coastline with its craggy rocks and lovely tidepools.

And if you do crave a more active atmosphere, there are plenty of Los Angeles beaches with piers and entertainment which let you have the best of both worlds.

Take a look at some of the most popular Los Angeles beaches below.

Beaches for Swimming

  • Perfectly clear water at Dockweiler State Beach makes it a perfect swimming spot. The soft sands help cushion your feet as you go in - bonus!
  • Luckily you don't need to be a billionaire to swim at Billionaire's Beach, also known as Carbon Beach.
  • Not only is Laguna Beach a great swimming location, it also offers playgrounds and a boardwalk to enjoy when you've had enough of splashing about.

Peaceful Beaches

  • Take a relaxing stroll along Bolsa Chica State Beach to squish your toes in the unbelievably smooth sand.
  • Leo Carrillo State Park represents untouched California beauty with its rocky coastline and tidepools filled with marine creatures.
  • At the edge of Malibu is Point Dume State Beach, a relaxing hangout with picturesque cliffs and sea lion watching spots for a "get back to nature" kind of day.

Family-Friendly Beaches

  • Bring your fishing poles and surfboards to Surfrider Beach. It's just under a mile long, but you've got plenty of space to practice your skills on land or sea.
  • Where can you go on a rollercoaster ride, Segway tour and eat lunch on the pier all in one place? The answer is Santa Monica State Beach, and the whole family will love it.
  • Listen to the sounds of street performers busking while hanging out on Venice Beach.