Hitting the Beach in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
LA is not only famous for Hollywood and celebrities but also for its array of beaches along the coast. Having a month here has given us ample opportunity to visit some of the most popular beaches and whilst we haven’t actually swam at all, it’s not all about the sea!
We’ve visited some of the most well known beaches during our time here so it’s only right they get a post in their own right.
Venice Beach is known for its ‘bohemian spirit’, with street performers, murals and outdoor gym. It appears anything goes including copious amounts of cannabis smoking judging by the lingering aroma. Cannabis is actually legal for both medicinal and recreational purposes in the state of California and it’s not that we have anything against people having a joint just it is one of the things that really sticks in my mind about our visit…that and the 4 metre python sat on the grass, anyway I digress slightly…
We visited one sunny morning and paid $10 for 3 hours parking right near the beach which actually wasn’t so bad as by the time we returned it had gone up to $15! All parked up and ready to explore we headed to the boardwalk.
It’s a lovely beach with golden sand and many people were walking, running, cycling or roller skating down the cycle path for exercise. We were happy with the walking part and explored the boardwalk further. It wasn’t long before we found the famous ‘Muscle Beach’, known for rather public gym workouts. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
We’ve visited some of the most well known beaches during our time here so it’s only right they get a post in their own right.
Venice Beach is known for its ‘bohemian spirit’, with street performers, murals and outdoor gym. It appears anything goes including copious amounts of cannabis smoking judging by the lingering aroma. Cannabis is actually legal for both medicinal and recreational purposes in the state of California and it’s not that we have anything against people having a joint just it is one of the things that really sticks in my mind about our visit…that and the 4 metre python sat on the grass, anyway I digress slightly…
We visited one sunny morning and paid $10 for 3 hours parking right near the beach which actually wasn’t so bad as by the time we returned it had gone up to $15! All parked up and ready to explore we headed to the boardwalk.
It’s a lovely beach with golden sand and many people were walking, running, cycling or roller skating down the cycle path for exercise. We were happy with the walking part and explored the boardwalk further. It wasn’t long before we found the famous ‘Muscle Beach’, known for rather public gym workouts. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Hitting the Beach in Los Angeles
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Carol & Nigel Jones-morris
Read it on Author's Website: https://wheretoexplorenext.com/2021/07/07/los-angeles-2021-hitting-the-beach/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Carol & Nigel Jones-morris
Read it on Author's Website: https://wheretoexplorenext.com/2021/07/07/los-angeles-2021-hitting-the-beach/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Venice Beach
- Santa Monica Beach
- Pacific Park
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