Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotSanta Monica State Beach
Wide sandy shores meet carnival lights at this iconic LA beach, where a historic pier packed with rides and a vintage carousel juts into the Pacific. Bike the coastal path to Venice, catch cleaner surf south of the pier, or just sprawl out and watch the sunset paint the "Queen's Necklace."
iconic LA beach
carnival pier
bike path to Venice
family-friendly
Tips
🎮"GTA V was created before the beach existed" — if you've played the game, this place feels surreal
🎡vintage carousel and Ferris wheel on the historic pier
🚲bike the paved coastal path straight to Venice Beach
Santa Monica State Beach
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotWide sandy shores meet carnival lights at this iconic LA beach, where a historic pier packed with rides and a vintage carousel juts into the Pacific. Bike the coastal path to Venice, catch cleaner surf south of the pier, or just sprawl out and watch the sunset paint the "Queen's Necklace."
iconic LA beach
carnival pier
bike path to Venice
family-friendly
Tips
🎮"GTA V was created before the beach existed" — if you've played the game, this place feels surreal
🎡vintage carousel and Ferris wheel on the historic pier
🚲bike the paved coastal path straight to Venice Beach