Los Angeles Beach Towns

The South Bay's funky little beach town has a nice pier and nearby shops and restaurants. And you might be surprised what famous comedian performs here regularly. This guide tells all.

Spend a few hours or a whole day exploring Malibu's Coast Highway and its backroads, from Santa Monica to Ventura.

Manhattan Beach is the South Bay's most upscale town, with a nice pier, nearby shopping and dining. This guide tells you how to get there, what to see and when to go.

Surrounding the largest small-boat harbor on the west coast, with nice waterfront restaurants and lots of opportunities for water recreation.

Redondo Beach is home to a large shopping and dining pier complex that attracts shoppers, fishermen and tourists. Also home to the "Redondo Riviera," an upscale shopping area with a beach ambience.

Home to a seaside amusement park, nice beach and good shopping.

Home of Muscle Beach, the graffiti walls and host of unusual people and sights, Venice Beach may be Los Angeles' most unusual beach scene. This guide tells you how to get there, how to find a parking place, what to see - and what you shouldn't (but might) miss.