Best Beach Restaurants in Los Angeles

Playa Del Rey Beach

Today: Open 24 hours

Broad, peaceful sandy beach featuring volleyball courts, a paved bike path & fire pits.

Mothers Beach

Playground, picnic tables & other kid-friendly attractions at a surf-free sheltered beach.

Dockweiler Beach

Today: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft.

El Matador State Beach

A collection of 3 small cliff-foot beaches with blufftop parking popular in the summertime.

Sunset Beach

Today: Open 24 hours

Known for beach, natural feature.

Will Rogers State Beach

Today: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail.

Manhattan Beach

Today: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Known for beach, natural feature.

Santa Monica State Beach

Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities.

Leo Carrillo State Park

Today: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Beach with coastal caves & reefs, plus swimming, surfing, camping, hiking & surf fishing.

Santa Monica Pier

Today: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.

Point Dume

Today: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tranquil coastal area featuring trails & rocky coves, plus blufftop views of Santa Catalina Island.

RAT Beach

Today: Open 24 hours

Surfing, diving & spear fishing are popular activities at this low-key beach off the beaten path.

Venice Beach

Internationally known for its bohemian vibe, this walkable beach offers street performers & a gym.

White Point Beach

Known for beach, natural feature.

Las Tunas Beach

Public beach offering swimming, fishing & diving, with lifeguards on duty during daylight hours.

Venice Beach

Known for beach, natural feature.

Cabrillo Beach

Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913.

Nicholas Canyon Beach

Today: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Beach with lifeguards for swimming, surfing, & fishing, with food trucks during the summer months.

Zuma Beach

Today: Open 24 hours

Popular local restaurant.

Santa Monica Beach

Iconic 3.5-mi. beach with a promenade & pier, featuring an amusement park & restaurants.