I bike ride by this beach at least once a week. I find it to be easily accessible and the bike path…read moregoes right through the beach area and goes north to the end of the bike path at Will, Rogers Beach. This is an iconic beach because Will, Rogers was with the largest land holder in the area. Don't forget to go up to Will, Rogers State Park up on Sunset Boulevard. Now that the fire is over and they've reopened it's a iconic place to visit.

They have restrooms with toilet paper and soap. The view is really nice. And there's a sidewalk…read morethat goes all the way to the pier.

It is such a beautiful beach to escape the stress of Los Angeles. It's a happy place, beautiful…read moreand full of life and things to do. My only recommendation is for the city to actually clean up the fake homeless! And what I mean by that is those crazy drugged up zombies that city allows them to walk around and cause chaos. Once again the 1989's homeless are different than these mentally insane! It's these once in Santa Monica and Venice beach that should be taken Way.

Relaxing with a nice view and fresh air here at this beach! A lot have changed since I have been…read morehere. There are bicycle lanes and many street parking spaces. Easy to park and walk around the beach. Easy accessibility. Third street promenade is closed by here with restaurants and coffee shops added more charm to the experience of visiting the Santa Monica beach. This beach can get crowded in the hot summer days especially on the weekends and holidays. Really nice to walk around the beach at this time around 6-7pm. Breezy weather makes it comfortable to walk around after busy and stressful work days. California beaches are best ways to de-stress and a must visit destinations.

I have walked through this park many whenever I am visiting the Santa Monica Pier. Mostly because I…read morepark on the PCH and have to walk through this park to get to the pier. Palisades Park is a long linear park that stretches over twenty-six acres along Ocean Avenue. I love the view of the beach from here. There are picnic areas, benches, restrooms and monuments throughout the park. It is a nice park to take a stroll and enjoy the cool breeze from the ocean. Some things to check out while in the park are the Santa Monica Camera Obscura and some civil war canons near the iconic Santa Monica Pier entrance sign.

A very scenic park, that stretches north from the Santa Monica Pier, and is very long…read more This park has fantastic views all around, the ocean, the freeway, and it's a great place to take a long stroll or even a run!! A very popular park, given its proximity to everything in this area, there were lots of people all along this park. It's also maintained very well. You do have some homeless people here, but very few. But the views here are what stood out the most to me!!

Creating a review of this seems pretty broad. I guess you can review whole oceans now, or it seems…read morelike it. This is probably just referring to the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica. A bit more of a focus on this area. You can find lots going on around here, from the famous pier to hip bars and restaurants. A lot of fun things around the pier on the coastline. It's got the beach of course, the best part. The City of LA doesn't have much coastline, only west of the airport and the exclusive neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, so many come to Santa Monica for that. Going to the pier is the best place to start here. There's miles of beaches on both sides. Be careful in the water because there's sharks and other mean creatures. This place is known for that. Another option is to just enjoy the beach. The activities on it include volleyball and other sports. Get here by using public transportation to avoid parking hassles. It's best to take the E Line straight to the pier. Then you can go to the beach or wherever.

Love the ocean. Great place to swim, surf, and any other beach activities you can think of. One…read morething I don't love about it is how much pollution it has in it.

This Pacific Palisades neighborhood has a good amount of stairs, hills, scenic overlooks, and…read morepretty houses, so it makes for a nice walk/urban hike. To get there, navigate to 17574 Pacific Coast Highway and park on the street or in one of the metered lots on the beach side. Walk over the highway overpass to the first set of stairs. For a full 1.5-hour loop through the neighborhood, you can follow these instructions: 1. Turn left on Posetano 2. Turn left on Revello and go down the stairs after the house at 17712 3. Turn right on Breve Way until Porto Marina Way 4. Take the stairs up at 17737 Porto Marina Way 5. Turn left at the top of Castellammare and walk up the hill 6. Keep right onto Vicino Way (another uphill) 7. Keep walking right onto Tramonto Dr 8. Keep walking onto Tramonto Dr until you reach Revello Dr and keep right 9. Follow Revello down until you reach a short bridge 10. A bit after the bridge, there is a staircase going down on the left 11. Turn right onto Posetano and keep going down as it turns into Stretto Way 12. Turn right onto Castellammare and keep going (it will turn into a dirt path and then it'll turn into a paved street again) 13. Voila! You are back at the first staircase where you started

These stairs will take you through some of the most beautiful ocean scenery not to mention walking…read morepast some of the most spectacular mansions L.A. has to offer. The stairs on the lower end start just past Gladstones restaurant and after the pedestrian overpass. You will feel a bit of nostalgia as these stairs take you past silent screen star Thelma Todd's old restaurant and right past her opulent mansion of yesteryear. These different sets of stairs is really a wonderful way to spend a day with the incredibly beautiful views you will have of the ocean from the top of the hills and of the stairs. It is a little over 3+ miles with about 518 steps. Some of the staircases seem pretty steep and like I said the view at the top is well worth getting to! This pathway will also take you through a lot of natural beauty as there are many types of trees and shrubs that are well manicured and incredibly picturesque around the staircases. It was so peaceful and serene at this location of hidden stairs when I went with my husband and daughter that I felt like I was kind of at some sort of self realization retreat. This place definitely gets five stars from me because after walking these stairs and witnessing the glamour and beauty of this area I just felt so inspired. I highly recommend checking out these stairs because the whole experience was just beautiful!

Small. Dirty. Not much to see. Off an extremely busy road so it's super hard to get in out of…read more There were 4 off leash dogs running around barking at everyone so it kind of topped the already sucky beach. Was able to get a nice sunset picture though.

I always enjoy a great beach for the pups! The beach itself is a mix of sand and smooth rocks, so…read morebring sturdy sandals if you're picky about where you step. The water is really clear here, and on a calm day it's perfect for wading or just sitting at the shoreline. Lots of surfers in the mornings, so it has that laid-back local vibe instead of the packed tourist energy you get at Santa Monica or Venice. My favorite thing is the view cliffs on one side, wide open ocean straight ahead, and those classic Malibu sunsets that look like they're filtered even when they're not. It can get windy, and the rocks make it less ideal for classic beach lounging, but if you're looking for a peaceful spot to relax, walk, or watch surfers, this is a solid choice.

Cool little beach a lot less crowded than Santa Monica. Not really a place you would go swimming,…read morebut great spot to hang out, go birding, and overall just enjoy the ocean. Tip: During the winter (when I went) you can find street parking along PCH. You can find some surf fisherman there as well.

Funny story. So I was searching for good beaches near me where my girlfriend and I could go to…read morewatch the sunset, and oddly enough, up comes Sunset Beach. So we go to YouTube to check out sunsets at Sunset Beach, and we saw a really pretty one, so we went! And weren't we surprised to find that the sun--in the middle of summer--sets pretty much exactly in the West (go figure), which from Sunset Beach, is over the mountains just beyond Malibu! LOL Anyway, it was still a nice getaway for the evening, and we had a relaxing evening on the beach with just a few beachgoers, and a bunch of seagulls who camped in a big circle around us, apparently approving of our choice of seats for the evening. The beach itself is nice and kept pretty clean. There are trash cans available all over the place, the lifeguards are on duty and appear to be vigilant, the parking is sufficient, but you do have to pay $5 for the day. We only saw one homeless guy, but he wasn't bothering anyone, and was just checking for recyclables in the trash cans. What more can I say about a public beach? Go! Enjoy the beach! Just check the map, or maybe head a little further South if you want a proper sunset in the summertime.

Great vibe with lots of fun people watching. Parking wasn't too bad with the meters…read more There were shops on board walk as well.

What could be better than watching your 8-year old grandson play basketball on a perfect, sunny,…read moreSunday morning at Venice Beach? I really enjoyed the vibe here and it was relaxed, fun and enjoyable. There is aooo much to see here and with the LAPD substation a mere ten yards away from the basketball courts, you would hope that everyone would do the right thing which during my visit, it was all about fun and having a good time. There are many food options in the area and many stores to purchase souvenirs. The basketball courts are in GREAT condition and well-maintained. On this day, several former NBA players came out to coach the younger kids and a fun time was had by all. Definitely a place to visit and relax while working on your tan

Absolutely a gorgeous area at sunset if you're near LAX. We parked on the street in the…read moreneighborhood across the way and walked along the beach for about a half hour, taking in the sky and horizon that looked almost too perfect to be real. It was like a painting. There are paved trails for bikers and runners and public restrooms (not very clean but I'll discount that because it was end of day). I've enjoyed the beaches in CA quite a lot but recommend going either at sunrise or sunset for the optimal combination of smaller crowds, less heat, and vivid scenery.

Such a Peaceful Lovely Place to take a walk and decompress. A breath of Ocean Air. Surrounded by…read moreBeautiful Nature.

Been coming here since I was a kid. Marina Beach is so underrated. More and more people need to…read morevisit this beach at least once in their lifetime. I love the vibe and water here. Me and my girl went paddle boarding here. Little bit of surfers come here. Not much of a surfing beach, but its a fun family atmosphere here.

So much fun, worth the drive on a hot day! Parking was easy, kids had a blast. And so much to do!read more