Let’s settle this debate once and for all! Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier are around 20 mins away from downtown Los Angeles and both offer breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

Located a less than 3 miles south of Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach stretches for 3 miles along the Pacific Ocean and is bordered by Santa Monica, Culver City and Marina del Rey. It features the ...

"State Beach," as it's known ... del Rey and Playa del Rey along with Venice, Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo beaches. Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun ...

Video by Pablo Nieves of the Venice Electric Light Parade ... Unfortunately, the City of Santa Monica doesn’t possess the equipment needed for a beach clean up on this scale, so we would very ...

Study by UCSB marine scientists demonstrates the ability of natural dune formations at Santa Monica Beach to withstand more ...

A woman walks on the beach with the Santa Monica pier on the background with smoke from the Palisades Fire seen in the sky on January 11, 2025, in Santa Monica, California. A woman walks on the ...

Miami and Venice Beach made it to the top 20. In the top 50 there is also Waikiki Beach, Santa Monica, Clearwater Beach, Panama City Beach, Atlantic City, Na Pali Coast and Virginia Beach. Popular ...

While Santa Monica is a beachside town in Los Angeles, it is also an urban city. Jónsdóttir and her team used this juxtaposition to their advantage. ‘The result is a unique experience seamlessly ...