Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Los Angeles

Rob B. • August 11, 2011The most private and family friendly stretch of the Santa Monica - Venice Beach area. Great place to relax with friends, family or chill by yourself. Very relaxing.

Andy R. • March 17, 2015Huge beach, beautiful people, do whatever you like ... laze on the sand, work out, skate, bike, walk, play beach sports, eat, go the the pier for entertainment all day and evening, just enjoy.

Katherine C. • February 21, 2016Beautiful scenery and very relaxing. Easy walk to Third Street and many options for parking. Generally very clean. Toilets available at certain points.

Stacey S. • June 29, 2011It's a great place to take your dog for a walk. Beautiful views and nice people (usually).

Jari R. • October 16, 2015So fun to just be here and seeing the ocean and hanging out with friends!

Larry L. • August 18, 2013Once you find parking, the walk is very nice and depending on what time of the day, great for people watching.

DubstepFitness.com • October 30, 2011This is our private spot. Perfect if you want to enjoy the beach with not that many tourist around.

Lula C. • September 27, 2013Awesome destination to unwind or to start your day, so serene and thought provoking.

Lemont P. • May 31, 2015Beautiful day to surf at the beach chillin maxin relaxin#LifeRollsOn #KeepItPushin #ELagainsT

Chantell D. • November 19, 2013Sun, surf, palms, sand, people watching ♡☆

Mike D. • October 1, 2011Make sure you read all parking signs and rules... city of Santa Monica is notorious for strict enforcement even if signs are unclear. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FREE PARKING AT THE BEACH!

Jinnie L. • October 16, 2014It is typical boardwalk - beach, waves, food, games, some souvenir stores. BUT great place to watch the sunset n very beautiful beach♥

Wendy D. • August 31, 2014Everything! The beach is clean, snack bar and showers close by. Had a great time .

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Henie R. • August 8, 2011Just a nice spot to sit and hang before the lifeguard on duty shows up.

Jacob L. • August 7, 2014Great place to surf or just relax, less touristy the other towers 😉

Papereater E. • September 16, 2013Lovely place to sit & read, talk with a friend, sunbathe or take a jog!!

Meg F. • June 29, 2012Great place to relax, read, or study on a sunny day.

Tulani • September 1, 2011Wonderfully clean beach and playground.

Klara L. • April 26, 2011Go here if you wanna play old school bvb with the 2kg white Wilson, a court as big as a soccer field and ancient rules. Nostalgy pure!

M.A.M • August 17, 2013It's beautiful and it's location fantastic .. Beach it's self clean and tidy ....also there are shopping center you can go to do shop . And there are perfect restaurant&&&

Jofoto612 • March 25, 2013Get in line early to take pic of sign! Watch out for photo bombers! Great for sunsets and sun rises!

Nate T. • July 25, 2017Nice indoor basketball courts, and they run pick up on Wednesday and Friday nights every week around 6pm. The 12-3pm crowd on Wednesdays during the summer can be a bit exclusive, though.

Russell A. • June 4, 2020Perfect spot to bring a meal and sit at the park tables. Made for picnics.

Tiffani K. • November 17, 2013It's a great family park. Due to ample sprinklers much of the grass is pretty muddy, but overall a really great park. They have a great farmers market every Saturday.

Steve M. • August 9, 2014Plenty of parking, food, chairs for rent. Also if you forget an umbrella, boogie board, sand bucket and shovels or some fresh cut up mango or melon, there are people selling it up and down the beach.

Deborah F. • May 15, 2014Parking is hard to find, but it is lovely once you find it.

Carmen • May 31, 2016I've only seen 3-4 ft waves. I also got tar on my feet which I understand is common on California beaches. Have canola oil or baby oil and paper towels handy to get rid of it