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.

If you want a low key chill beach, then this is always a good beach to venture out to. The beach…read morefeatures nice white sandy beaches, volleyball nets, a nice bike/walking/running paths and bathrooms. Nested right in the city close to shops and restaurants. The only challenge with this beach, is the lack of parking. There is some street parking that align the beach area and more parking throughout town. During the summertime, finding a spot at this beach can be challenging. Tip: Head to Playa Provisions across the street for a cup of coffee to take to the beach, note on the weekend mornings the line can be long.

Manhattan Beach, California, USA is definitely not a place I will be coming back to anytime soon…read moreafter this experience. I came in driving a Tesla and parked with my wheels not pointed toward the curb, which I fully understand was my mistake. I expected a simple ticket and moved on. Instead, they doubled down and issued another ticket shortly after for not having a front license plate. The timing of everything felt excessive and honestly frustrating, especially because it all happened within about 10 minutes of parking. What made it even more questionable was that as I was walking back, I noticed multiple other cars around me with the exact same issues. Tesla after Tesla, residents included, many without front license plates and similar small violations. That is what made the whole situation feel less like consistent enforcement and more like something was being selectively enforced or overly targeted in that moment. I cannot say for sure what the intention was, but the experience definitely did not feel balanced or fair. By the time I left, the whole situation had completely soured the visit. Instead of enjoying being in Manhattan Beach, I spent my time dealing with frustration and trying to get out of there. I understand rules are rules, but how they are enforced matters, and this felt unnecessarily aggressive. Manhattan Beach should do better in how it handles visitors and parking enforcement, because moments like this really shape how people feel about returning.

Beach Time: my daughters and I love a good beach day especially on a sunny February Saturday…read moreafternoon because you're in La La land and it never rains in Southern California. We got here around 3pm and immediately lucked out and got parking at this 3 hour parking lot yay!!! We got some water and snacks from the Manhattan pizza spot and then walked and found a cute beach spot. The beach was packed with swimmers, beach volleyball, families, surfers, cyclists, roller bladers. Just a great time . We chilled and read and ha le a great time . It was so relaxing and and fun watching everyone have a beautiful afternoon. We ended up dipping our feet in the water before we left and it was not cold ! Highly recommend it and will be back .

Crowded and overrated beach in the Malibu area…read more Tons of surfers and tourists, but almost no available parking, making it even more congested and difficult to navigate around. It's a decent area with a prime real estate location, but after the Malibu fires, the resources and food/drink options out here are very limited. If you're a surfer there's a very supportive environment here for you with plenty of folks grabbing waves and enjoying the socal surf culture life. If you're here for an event or just looking to relax on the beach, you may be better suited to find a different location that isn't as congested or dirty/undermaintained.

A nice little beach near the Adamson House and the Malibu Pier. They have a small lot for $15 but…read moreit fills up fast on the weekend. The beach itself, definitely something good for surfers. Waves looked perfect for riding and they even have signs saying you're only supposed to be surfing here, no swimming. It was pretty crowded on Saturday but we were able to get a nice little spot on the beach. Overall good beach, clean waters.

honestly one of the better beaches in terms of parking and crowds. never really had difficulty…read morefinding parking, people are so much nicer and chill here, not overpopulated sandy beaches

Hubbers and I had a free day and decided to drag a couple of pups with us on a field trip…read more "Where" was the question... ... and Hermosa Beach was the answer! We love coming through here, not for the sand or the water, but for the view, bar and grub hopping. Coming through on an off-season midweek late lunch, we weren't surprised to find no crowds - which we kinda liked. (We've been here many times, mostly during weekend peak times and offff...) We didn't miss that at all. There are tons of cute shops, eateries (many who are very dog friendly), and fantastic ocean views. If you feel like getting steps in, I suggest walking to the end of the pier and back. Parking is hit and miss. A challenge during the weekends, but plenty. Street and structure available. You can pay with cards, coins or through an app. It never gets old coming through. We shall return over and over again.

Great beach if you're looking for something less crowded even in the summer. There is some trash…read morethat could use a little clean up. They have volleyball courts and good spot for learning to surf.

El Segundo Beach is awesome. It's located between El Porto and Dockweiler Beach. It has a private…read moreparking lot that's right at the beach and easy to use. This is a great destination, Beach.

This place is beautiful!…read more I gave it four stars because of the limited number of porta-potty's (portable restrooms) and the $10 parking fee! However with those things aside, the beach was secluded and quiet. Not the spot for many kids as I only saw perhaps 3 family with kids. We came at the encouragement of a friend on a Saturday afternoon. It was easy to find and the parking lot was empty! The stairs are more steady than other beach stairways I have walked on to reach the shore. I know we'll come back to this spot when the weather warms up a little more.

This beach is in much need of a clean up…read more We paid $10 to park. There are 4 porto potties, many picnic tables above, a couple showers and a lifeguard on duty. I noted there were several surfers. It wasn't clear how to safely get down to the beach. The path has eroded away. Some of the stairs were chained off. We descended the stairs only to find ourselves negotiating crazy rocks, jaggy rebar poking out and nasty wads and wads and wads of seaweed-like matter with zillions of flies and ants. We walked about 200 yards to get to some sand. Thankfully it was low tide so there was a good amount of sand. I felt a bit claustrophobic because the path above was gone and there wasn't any way to easily/quickly get off the beach. No shells to speak of but if you like to collect rocks, this is your spot. There were lots of gray bugs jumping in and around the sand. I saw a lone pelican slumming it with the seagulls and sandpipers poking around a patch of seaweed which was pretty cool. They need to test the water at this beach. I looked it up and it hasn't been tested and reported since December. - I have had a nasty stomach bug ever since - My daughter is covered in bites - My husband stepped in crude oil on this beach Overall, this beach is really sad and needs a lot of help.

FIRST TIMERS: THIS ONES FOR YOU…read more Parking was like $3 per hour. I got there around 10 on a Thursday morning. No one was there. After you park, you have to go towards the "no alcohol etc" sign to start getting down. I decided to take a short cut and slide through some dirt. There's quite a bit of bushes that get in the way, but still very beautiful. After a 5 minute walk, you get to the bottom of the "steps", where you are then met by a ladder. Great. I also decided to slide down dirt instead of using the ladder. The sand here is lightweight and brown, which caused the water to look brown. There's a loooot of little rocks. To the left is El Matador. To the right is a hidden stair case. It's locked at the top- it's for residents only. The bottom of the staircase is non existent. You have to walk through some slipper succulent looking plants (I slipped), then walk down the makeshift stair case built out of rocks. I usually spend hours at the beach but this was a no. If you love getting dirty then great, but if you're looking for somewhere effortlessly peaceful and scenic, I'd skip this beach.

Underrated beach alert! El matador was packed and parking was over loaded so we ended up here. this…read morebeach is quiet and peaceful. The path to the beach is steep, which is what deters the lazy party crowd who aren't willing to work hard for serenity. Protip for the fearless explore- you can walk to El matador by walking towards the zen looking house with the zen tree, bouldering along the rocks on the side, climb through the little cave and walk through it and then walk through another little cave. Water is about knee to waist high tops through the caves. Water is cold but I welcome it during the hot summer.