Best beaches in Los Angeles

2 ranked beaches in Los Angeles, California

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Los Angeles

1
Dockweiler Beach
LA County notes 3.7 miles of ocean frontage plus fire rings, giving it unusually high utility for locals and visitors. (Beaches & Harbors)
7.0
2
Venice Beach
One of the most famous boardwalk beaches in the world. (Beaches & Harbors)
7.0

What makes Los Angeles's beaches stand out?

Los Angeles sits in California, USA and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Los Angeles or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.