Zuma Beach is one of Los Angeles County’s largest and most popular beaches, with 1.8 miles of pristine shoreline offering abundant recreational opportunities. The wide, flat sandy beach features volleyball courts, concession stands, and ample parking facilities to accommodate visitors. Consistently recognized for its excellent water quality, Zuma provides safe swimming conditions with year-round lifeguard […]
Beaches for People-Watching
Venice Beach
Venice Beach is more than just sand and surf—it’s a cultural phenomenon with its world-famous Ocean Front Walk boardwalk. This eclectic beach features street performers, vendors, and the iconic Muscle Beach outdoor gym where bodybuilders train in public view. The Venice Skate Park and basketball courts attract athletes of all levels, while the canal district […]
Santa Monica State Beach
Santa Monica State Beach stretches 3.5 miles along the Pacific and is distinguished by its iconic pier featuring Pacific Park amusement rides, an aquarium, and restaurants. The beach is bordered by a paved path perfect for biking and skating, while the soft sand accommodates beach volleyball courts and exercise equipment at the original Muscle Beach. […]
Babe’s Beach
Babe’s Beach is a newer addition to Galveston’s beach scene, created through an ongoing beach nourishment project that began in 2015. Named after former state senator A.R. “Babe” Schwartz, who championed coastal conservation, the beach extends from 61st Street westward. The beach features wider shorelines than many parts of Galveston due to the sand replenishment […]
Horace Caldwell Pier Beach
Horace Caldwell Pier Beach centers around the 1,240-foot pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico from Port Aransas Beach. The pier creates excellent surfing conditions, making this area a hub for the local surf culture. The pier itself offers fishing opportunities without needing a boat, with catches including speckled trout, redfish, and tarpon. The surrounding […]
Seawall Urban Park
Seawall Urban Park stretches along 10 miles of Galveston’s famous Seawall Boulevard, combining beach access with urban amenities. The historic seawall, built after the devastating 1900 hurricane, rises 17 feet above the beach and features the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States. The area offers numerous restaurants, shops, and attractions along the boulevard with […]
Meacom’s Pier Beach
Meacom’s Pier Beach centers around the historic 61st Street Fishing Pier (formerly Meacom’s Pier), offering a traditional pier experience with beach access adjacent. The pier extends into the Gulf providing excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for speckled trout, redfish, and seasonal species. The beach area below features umbrella and chair rentals with convenient facilities. The location […]
Vanderbilt Beach
Vanderbilt Beach is a popular North Naples beach with excellent facilities and proximity to luxury resorts including the Ritz-Carlton Naples. The beach features fine white sand, clear Gulf waters, and typically calm conditions ideal for swimming. The Vanderbilt Beach Concession provides food, beverage, and beach equipment rentals. Vanderbilt Lagoon on the eastern side offers kayak […]
Boca Raton Beach
Boca Raton’s beaches are meticulously maintained with pristine conditions and excellent facilities. Red Reef Park offers a man-made reef just feet from shore, perfect for snorkeling and viewing tropical fish. South Beach Park features lifeguard-protected swimming areas and pavilions. The beaches have a more upscale atmosphere reflecting the affluent community with Spanish-Mediterranean architecture visible along […]
Delray Beach
Delray Beach combines excellent Atlantic beachfront with an award-winning downtown full of restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. The beach area features clean, wide stretches of sand with professional lifeguards and good facilities. Atlantic Avenue, the main thoroughfare, runs from the beach through downtown with numerous sidewalk cafes and shops within walking distance of the ocean. The […]