The Los Angeles Coast

Santa Monica and the coast.

Here are the most popular areas of Greater Los Angeles. The 100km coastline stretches from the Palos Verdes peninsula in the south to Malibu in the north. The weather here is milder than in the interior of Los Angeles, and there is less smog. Cities and towns along the ocean coast have their own charm, most of them connected by walking/bicycle paths.

Malibu

45 km from downtown Los Angeles on the Pacific coast is Malibu (Malibu). Private ranches were bought in 1857 at a price of 10 cents per acre, and now Malibu is the most expensive property in Los Angeles. Malibu's 40-kilometer coastline consists of wide beaches, picturesque hills and cliffs. The relative distance from downtown Los Angeles makes the area very popular with the wealthy.

Santa Monica

Santa Monica - this town in the western part of Los Angeles is very popular primarily due to its beaches. The festive and relaxed atmosphere, stylish hotels near the ocean, many restaurants and excellent shopping opportunities - all this makes Santa Monica one of the most interesting areas of Los Angeles.

Venice (Venice)

The resort town of Venice was created by a tobacco magnate in the early 20th century in the likeness of Venice in Italy. Now this area is built up with elite housing, there are many good restaurants and boutiques. However, first of all, Venice is known for its embankment part - the most popular recreation area.

Marina del Rey

South of Venice (Venice) is a pretty seaside area of Marina del Rey (Marina del Rey). It is quieter here than in popular Venice. The main attraction of the area is a fishing village and a large harbor, where more than 5,000 boats shelter. The main entertainment is various options for boating and fishing. In colorful houses there are shops and restaurants.

Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach

From north to south: Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach. These are coastal towns located on the southern part of the coast of Greater Los Angeles. These are mostly quiet residential areas with modest houses except for those facing the beaches and the ocean. In these areas, warm weather reigns, there are excellent beaches suitable for surfing, sunbathing and playing volleyball. There are bars and restaurants near the piers, but cultural recreation is limited.