#1.
Santa Monica, California, United States
Pacific Park on the historic Santa Monica Pier is admission-free. The oceanfront, two-acre park has 12 thri... More on DiscoverLosAngeles.com
But as a tourist you should already know that and be prepared for the high prices . More on ThrillNetwork.com

#2.
Ocean Ave at Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA
This beach is two miles long, has a picnic area, shops and pier. Visitor activities include volleyball, bas... More on Parks.ca.gov
I love the carousel and it's a lot cheaper than doing... More on Trekaroo

#3.
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90401
What's here for you... take a yoga class, attend a performance or visit the historic Guest House. Play beach soccer, beach volleyball or play in the splash pad! Grab a ... More on uptake_content
The facilities are very clean and gorgeous. More on GoCityKids

#4.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
SPF Beach Camp meets at Santa Monica Beach Tower 24, south of the pier.The George family leads a variety of ocean and land sports and activities like beach volleyball, boogie boarding, kickboxing, ... More on GoCityKids
My son has gone two years running-a founder member and talks about his experience with glee. More on GoCityKids

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Several miles from Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California

#6.
Santa Monica, California
El Matador, La Piedra, and El Pescador State Beaches are three small oceanfront parks on the Malibu bluffs which comprise the Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach. The three pocket beaches are within a one-mile stretch, bounded by ... More on Trails

#7.
Venice, CA 90291
Muscle Beach, famous for all it's body builders and body building competitions on many holidays can be found on the boardwalk just South of Windward Ave. Look for the body builders ... More on Venicechamber.net
Muscle Beach, famous for all it's body builders and body building competitions on many holidays can be found on the boardwalk just South of Windward Ave. Look for the ... More on uptake_content

#8.
Venice Beach, Los Angeles County, California
Wonderful glittering water and the picturesque California shoreline is a wonderful view. Outdoors recreatio... More on GoingOutside
Just keep an open mind, and an eye on your wallet and be careful where you park, I got hit with a $75.00 ti... More on GeckoGo

#9.
Venice, California, USA
One of the Travel Channel's Top Ten American Beaches. - Rose Ave. is where the Venice Boardwalk begins. It ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com
I was staying in Santa Monica and walked down to Venice. It's a very wide beach which is quite long. It's a... More on TripAdvisor

#10.
4101 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey CA 90292
Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey sits in the bay next to the largest man-made marina in the world. Beach operations are provided by the County of Los Angeles Department of Beach Harbors. The beach ... More on Beachcalifornia.com
The kayaking program offered by Kayaks4Kidz is a wonderful FREE program offered at Mother's Beach. More on GoCityKids
