Best Beaches in Los Angeles: 10 Picks by Type of Day
The best beaches in Los Angeles, from Santa Monica and Venice to Zuma, El Matador and the South Bay, with what each is best for, parking and water quality tips.
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Los Angeles beaches from Malibu to Long Beach: swimming, surfing, parking and water quality.
Malibu Beaches Guide: Zuma, El Matador, Point Dume and More
A Malibu beaches guide: Zuma, El Matador, Point Dume, Leo Carrillo, Surfrider and the pier, with October 2026 access updates, parking fees and tide pools.