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Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California (PhotoDisc)
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Los Angeles Beach Travel Tips
- Each beach city in the Los Angeles area has its own flavor, from the surfer bliss of Malibu to the off-the-wall antics (not to mention bodybuilders and disco roller skaters) of Venice Beach.
- You can experience the extent of L.A.'s beach scene by renting a beach-cruiser bike and taking it along The Strand, which runs 22 miles from Santa Monica to Torrance. The stretch from Venice Beach to Hermosa Beach provides a great slice of summer culture.
- Summer thrills come in many forms in Santa Monica, where you can sign up for a surf lesson or ride a seaside roller coaster at the Santa Monica Pier.
- You don't have to take it with you: Many of L.A.'s beaches have concession stands that rent everything from beach umbrellas to boogie boards.
- Along with beaches for sunbathing and celebrating (Malibu's Zuma Beach comes to mind), you'll also find ones that are havens for nature lovers, like Point Dume and those along the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
- If you come seeking California summer sunshine, you may have to wait a bit. "June Gloom" (which can extend to other summer months) brings fog to the coast. Often, it burns off by afternoon, but don't forget the sunscreen even on gray days.
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Leo Carrillo State Beach
35000 W. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, California 90265
Distance: 39.0 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Best known for his role as Pancho on The Cisco Kid, Leo Carrillo was also an active... Read More
Malibu, California 90265
Distance: 39.0 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Best known for his role as Pancho on The Cisco Kid, Leo Carrillo was also an active... Read More
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Gondola Getaway (The)
5437 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90803
Distance: 21.6 mi. (from destination center)
Long Beach, California 90803
Distance: 21.6 mi. (from destination center)
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Santa Monica State Beach
Ocean Avenue at Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, California 90401
Distance: 14.7 mi. (from destination center)
Santa Monica, California 90401
Distance: 14.7 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports
Major Airports near Los Angeles
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Burbank Bob Hope Airport | 11.9 map | |
| Los Angeles International Airport | 12.2 map | |
| Santa Ana John Wayne Airport | 34.3 map |
Other Smaller Airports near Los Angeles
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| Long Beach Municipal Airport | 17.1 map | |
| Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport | 40.0 map | |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 94.7 map |
Flight Deals to Los Angeles
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| Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank (BUR) | $148 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Burbank (BUR) | $164 |
| Portland, OR (PDX) to Burbank (BUR) | $208 |
| Houston (HOU) to Burbank (BUR) | $228 |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Burbank (BUR) | $228 |
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