Things to Do in the Los Angeles Beach Towns
Dockweiler State Beach
This three-mile-long beach is often one of the area's least-busy. It is located is beneath the takeoff path from Los Angeles International Airport.
This three-mile-long beach is often one of the area's least-busy. It is located is beneath the takeoff path from Los Angeles International Airport.
Malibu: Paradise Cove Beach
A profile of Paradise Cove Beach including location, activities, fees, nearby lodging and events
A profile of Paradise Cove Beach including location, activities, fees, nearby lodging and events
Malibu: Point Dume State Beach
Headlands, cliffs, rocky coves and beach access, noted for swimming, surfing, scuba diving and fishing. Point Dume is also one of the best places in the Los Angeles area to watch for California gray whales during their December-March migration.
Headlands, cliffs, rocky coves and beach access, noted for swimming, surfing, scuba diving and fishing. Point Dume is also one of the best places in the Los Angeles area to watch for California gray whales during their December-March migration.
Malibu: Zuma Beach
A popular beach in summer, with lots of sand and sun. On a busy day, all of it's 2,000-plus parking spots will be full. Lifeguards on duty during the day.
A popular beach in summer, with lots of sand and sun. On a busy day, all of it's 2,000-plus parking spots will be full. Lifeguards on duty during the day.
Marina Del Rey: Ballona Wetlands Tours
Go out with the Friends of Ballona wetlands to learn about the freshwater marsh that is the last coastal wetland habit in Los Angeles County.
Go out with the Friends of Ballona wetlands to learn about the freshwater marsh that is the last coastal wetland habit in Los Angeles County.
Marina Del Rey: Spa at Ritz Carlton
The spa at the Ritz is everything you might expect. Read our review to find out about its features.
The spa at the Ritz is everything you might expect. Read our review to find out about its features.
Paramount Ranch
Paramount Ranch has served as a setting for hundreds of cinematic productions, incluing Have Gun Will Travel and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. It's part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area, and rangers give tours a few times a month.
Paramount Ranch has served as a setting for hundreds of cinematic productions, incluing Have Gun Will Travel and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. It's part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area, and rangers give tours a few times a month.
Point Vicente Lighthouse
Local legend has it that the Point Vicente Light Tower is home to a lady ghost who lost her lover at sea. Realists will tell you that the ghostly images are really reflections from the working Fresnel lens atop the 67 foot tower.
Local legend has it that the Point Vicente Light Tower is home to a lady ghost who lost her lover at sea. Realists will tell you that the ghostly images are really reflections from the working Fresnel lens atop the 67 foot tower.
Santa Monica Beach
This southwest-facing beach is home to Pacific Park amusement park and is near the Third Street Promenade.
This southwest-facing beach is home to Pacific Park amusement park and is near the Third Street Promenade.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Just outside Los Angeles - surprise! A beautiful mountain area.
Just outside Los Angeles - surprise! A beautiful mountain area.
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Learn about the ocean at the Santa Monica Pier.
Learn about the ocean at the Santa Monica Pier.
Santa Monica Pier
An oceanfront amusement center featuring a ferris wheel, rollercoaster and antique carousel.
An oceanfront amusement center featuring a ferris wheel, rollercoaster and antique carousel.
Santa Monica Third Street Promenade
A three-block stretch of Third Street, closed to automobile traffic. You'll find the Santa Monica Place Mall at one end, and a nice collection of shops along the street as well. Very lively in the evening.
A three-block stretch of Third Street, closed to automobile traffic. You'll find the Santa Monica Place Mall at one end, and a nice collection of shops along the street as well. Very lively in the evening.
Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade.
Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade.
Santa Monica: Pacific Park
In Santa Monica, it's the only west coast amusement park on a pier. Enjoy the antique carousel.
In Santa Monica, it's the only west coast amusement park on a pier. Enjoy the antique carousel.
Santa Monica: Perry's Cafe Bike Tours
Learn a little about Santa Monica and Venice Beach history on Los Angeles' only bike tour.
Learn a little about Santa Monica and Venice Beach history on Los Angeles' only bike tour.
Venice: Museum of Jurassic Technology
This Culver City museum houses exhibits of natural history and science.
This Culver City museum houses exhibits of natural history and science.
Venice: The Beach
This urban beach faces west, and the sandy beach here is often overshadowed by the funky nearby beachfront scene.
This urban beach faces west, and the sandy beach here is often overshadowed by the funky nearby beachfront scene.
Will Rogers State Park
The former home of one of America's most beloved humorists, Will Rogers. The house and grounds are interesting, but the riding and hiking trails with spectacular views of the Pacific are its biggest asset. In Pacific Palisades off Sunset Boulevard.
The former home of one of America's most beloved humorists, Will Rogers. The house and grounds are interesting, but the riding and hiking trails with spectacular views of the Pacific are its biggest asset. In Pacific Palisades off Sunset Boulevard.