Santa Monica and Venice Beach - camping and city information

Santa Monica Beach
Venice Beach

Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach are part of the longest beach path in the world stretching 22 miles from Malibu to Torrance. The bike trail is free and open to most non-motorized wheeled conveyances. Along the trail is world-famous Muscle Beach in Venice Beach as well as its unique mix of vendors, artists, street performers, workout facilities and beachgoers. South of Venice Beach, the beachside trail loops inland around the yacht basin of Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey, then back to the ocean to pass along Dockweiler State Beach and behind Los Angeles International Airport. It continues past El Porto Beach, Manhattan State Beach (there are two side-by-side paths here, one for walking and jogging and the other for biking and skating), Hermosa Beach and ends just south of Redondo State Beach.

There are free-to-the-public volleyball courts south of the Pier hoisting Santa Monica's reputation as a Mecca for both players and fans of the sport. Anyone can join pickup games here, and a number of America's Olympic beach volleyball competitors have trained on these very courts. Spectators watch the action from bleacher-style seating on long, broad wooden steps. Go to Third Street Promenade for casual shopping and enjoy the myriad of street performers with their eclectic blend of music, juggling, magic and dance.

Jason's thoughts - Nothing special compared to other California beaches.
Kelly's thoughts - I am not much into crowds in the heat of summer. I can say "been there, done that" but I wouldn't go out of my way to walk the Santa Monica and Venice beach scene again. Of course, I like the path along the beach and that is the only reason you would see me there. I would be running, walking, rollerblading or biking quickly pass the crowds on my way to the end.

Travel Info -There is parking for oversized vehicles at the Santa Monica Pier. Parking is difficult to find, therefore, arriving early is recommended.
Map location of Santa Monica Beach.
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