Venice Beach Boardwalk, Los Angeles

Lonely PlanetJul 30

22 best beaches in the US

From the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Lonely Planet editors have picked the 22 best beaches in the US.

2-mile strip of creativity

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Venice BeachNeighborhoodpeople-watchers should head here
Venice Beach BoardwalkPark2-mile strip of creativity
Elsewhere
NepentheRestaurantBig Sur, United Statesoceanfront restaurant with great views
South BeachNeighborhoodMiami, United Statesdazzles with Art Deco flair
Pfeiffer BeachSightBig Sur, United StatesKeyhole Arch offers golden light at sunset
Haystack RockNature reserveCannon Beach, United Statesvolcanic remnant, sanctuary for tufted puffins, seals
Grayton BeachParkSanta Rosa Beach, United Stateskayak its rare dune lakes
Hanalei BaySightHanalei, United Statessurf here on Kauaʻi
Driftwood BeachSightJekyll Island, United Stateseerie beauty
Kaimana BeachSightHonolulu, United StatesHonolulu, Oʻahu
Oregon Islands National Wildlife RefugeSightCannon Beach, United StatesHaystack Rock is within this refuge
Cannon Beach Sandcastle ContestFestivalCannon Beach, United Statestemporary delight washed away by high tide
Grayton Beach State ParkParkSanta Rosa Beach, United Statesprotects three coastal dune lakes
Western LakeSightGrayton Beach State Park, United Stateslargest of the park's coastal dune lakes
Dog WallSightGrayton Beach, United Statesmural featuring portraits of local dogs
Lummus ParkParkMiami Beach, United Statestidy greenery west of South Beach
Art Deco Historic DistrictNeighborhoodMiami Beach, United Statesvivid facades east of downtown Miami
Muscle BeachSightVenice Beach, United Statesbodybuilders pump iron
El MatadorSightMalibu, United Statestiny beach packs an oversized visual punch
Robert H Meyer Memorial State BeachSightMalibu, United StatesEl Matador is one of three small beaches here
Sand HarborArts centreLake Tahoe, United Statescrystal blue waters, ancient white sand beaches
El PescadorSightMalibu, United States
La PiedraSightMalibu, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 17

The Best Airbnbs in Los Angeles for Beach Days, Star Spotting, and Plenty of Sunshine

Here's where to rest your head in the City of Angels.

A 20-minute walk from a Venice home.

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Griffith ObservatoryMuseumKiller city views from a plant-filled deck.
Hollywood HillsQuarterInfinity pool with mountain views.
MalibuNeighborhoodCliffside Airstream with canyon views.
Hollywood SignAttractionOriginally the Hollywoodland Sign, it is situated on Mount Lee, above Beachwood Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains.
VeniceSuburbCharming cottage near Abbot Kinney.
Laurel CanyonNeighborhoodSerene, whitewashed three-bedroom with old LA vibes.
Abbot KinneyNeighborhoodOne block from shops and restaurants.
Venice canalsPublic artworkA 10-minute walk from an Airbnb.
Venice Beach BoardwalkParkA 20-minute walk from a Venice home.
Mosaic Tile HouseGalleryADMISSION Adults $20 12 & under & 90+ Free We also have a gift shop!
Abbot Kinney BoulevardNeighborhoodIt stretches from Washington Boulevard to Main Street, and its namesake is Abbot Kinney, a 19th century real estate…
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtMuseumLACMA is on Museum Row, adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits.
Runyon CanyonNature reserveThe southern entrance to the park is located at the north end of Fuller Avenue in Hollywood.
Sunset BoulevardNeighborhoodIt is a major thoroughfare in the cities of Beverly Hills and West…
Hollywood Walk of FameSightThe stars are…
Venice SignAttraction
Beyond Baroque FoundationSight
Penmar Golf CourseSight
Museum of FlyingMuseum
Mitch’s House from BaywatchSight
Venice Beach volleyball courtsSight
Paramount Pictures Studio TourAttraction
Bronson CavesSight
Hollywood Sign LookoutSight
Mulholland Scenic OverlookViewpoint

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Venice Beach Boardwalk

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22 best beaches in the US

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