The 12 Best Beaches in Los Angeles, CA
These are the 12 highest-rated beaches we list in Los Angeles, CA, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Manhattan Beach leads, with 4.8 stars from 543 reviews; Playa Del Rey Beach follows at 4.7.
Between them they carry 25,421 Google reviews and average 4.6 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Manhattan Beach
4.8 · 543 reviews · Los Angeles
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 543 reviews. Good for kids.
2.Playa Del Rey Beach
4.7 · 2,683 reviews · Los Angeles
4.7 stars from 2,683 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids. Open around the clock.
3.Will Rogers Beach State Park
4.7 · 163 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.7 from 163 reviews. Good for kids.
4.Santa Monica Beach
4.6 · 2,108 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 2,108 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list.
5.Santa Monica State Beach
4.6 · 1,570 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 1,570 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list.
8.Venice Beach
4.5 · 17,515 reviews · Los Angeles
4.5 stars from 17,515 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids.
Common questions
What is the best beach in Los Angeles, CA?
Manhattan Beach ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 543 Google reviews.
Which beaches in Los Angeles, CA are good for kids?
Manhattan Beach, Playa Del Rey Beach, Will Rogers Beach State Park, El Segundo Beach and Redondo Beach Breakwall, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.