Santa Monica
Beach
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
(310) 393-9825
One of the bigger
beaches in LA, Santa Monica Beach is also one of the most
popular. Unfortunately, that makes Santa Monica Beach a poor
choice if you’re looking for a little seclusion. However, if
entertainment is what you seek and crowds don’t bother you,
then Santa Monica Beach is a great place to go. Take your bike
or skate down the South Bay Bicycle Trail, go surfing, play a
little volleyball, or visit Santa Monica Pier. Parking is
available at Santa Monica Beach for a fee, or you can park at a
nearby parking meter. Santa Monica Beach is open from 6am to
dusk.
Manhattan
Beach
Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce
(310) 545-5313
Further south
along the coast is Manhattan Beach. This beach is more affluent
and suburban than Santa Monica or Venice. As is the usual with
southern California beaches -- volleyball nets, bike path, and
surfing are all to be found here. Parking is available at nearby
parking lots (paid), or at a parking meter. Manhattan Beach is
open from 6am to dusk.
Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
(310) 376-0951
Hermosa Beach is
located just south of Manhattan Beach, along Los Angeles’
coast, in the South Bay Area. A much quieter place than Santa
Monica or Venice, Hermosa Beach is much like you would expect a
southern California beach to be (or at least how the TV shows
always depict it): laid back, with volleyball nets, perfect
weather, and the South Bay Bike Path. Parking is available at
nearby parking meters. Hermosa Beach is open from 6am to dusk.
