8 Best beaches in Los Angeles

Venice - is the best beach in Los Angeles. It has white sand, palm trees and a great promenade. However, the main attraction is a resi… / read more » /

Laguna - is a popular beach town located to the south of Los Angeles. There is a great Main beach, as well as few secluded coves. / read more » /

El Matador - is a wild beach in the rocks of West Malibu. This place is more suitable for spectacular photo sessions, than for swimming. I… / read more » /

Santa Monica - is a beach in the north of Los Angeles. In general, it's a usual city beach, but quite pleasant and well developed. There is … / read more » /

Zuma - is the most popular beach in Malibu. You can swim comfortably here in summer, and surf in winter. There are strong currents i… / read more » /

Malibu Lagoon - is the iconic surfer beach (aka Surfrider Beach) located north of Los Angeles. Swimming is usually dangerous here. Malibu Pie… / read more » /

Paradise Cove - is a private beach in Central Malibu. Entrance fee is $40. The beach itself is mediocre, but cafe is quite pleasant. If you w… / read more » /

Redondo - is a nice beach in the west of Los Angeles. Costal buildings spoil the landscape, but it's Ok for the city beach. / read more » /