Beach Access

With over 300 days of sunshine and blue sky, Southern California beaches are a year-round attraction. Santa Monica Beach is Los Angeles’ prime piece of California coastline, accessible easily from a variety of avenues.

Access/Parking

Parking: There are parking lots all along the beach, and inland from the beach. Visit Santa Monica Parking for a comprehensive parking map of the city with real-time parking availability .

Access: Several options offer easy pedestrian access to the beach. At the end of Colorado Blvd., a ramp leads to the Pier, and steps descend to the beach. North of the Pier, four pedestrian bridges arch over the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), connecting Palisades Park to the beach, at Montana Ave., Idaho St., Arizona Ave. and Broadway Ave.

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