Pacific Palisades Beaches, CA Beach Vacations, Plan a Beach Party in California!

Back on the Beach

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

6+ reviews

CitySearch

4

6+ reviews

LOCATION: Santa Monica, California (1.8 miles from Pacific Palisades)

This is definitely "the" place to be in L.A. on a sunny day. The... more on Citysearch

Perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely brunch with the whole family. Kids will... more on Citysearch

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Venice Beach

AVERAGE RATING

4.0

8+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

4

8+ reviews

LOCATION: Venice, California (5.5 miles from Pacific Palisades)

Expect the unexpected! Good pizza, ice cream- any kind of junk food that you have ever craved... more on Yahoo

ITS GREAT! LOTS OF PEOPLE TO SEE....IF YOU'RE A PEOPLE WATCHER. LOTS OF SHOPPING TOO. IF YOU GET... more on Yahoo

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Sam's by the Beach

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

3+ reviews

CitySearch

4

3+ reviews

LOCATION: Santa Monica, California (1.4 miles from Pacific Palisades)

The best food in the canyon (Santa Monica) and certainly one of the best in Santa Monica (a town with a lot of great restaurants). The men is wide... more on Citysearch

Went there after many friends recommended the place to us. It became our new favorite spot. The place is small and very charming, there are no more than 15 tables,... more on Citysearch

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James' Beach

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

35+ reviews

CitySearch	4	31+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel	4	4+ reviews

LOCATION: Venice, California (5.4 miles from Pacific Palisades)

We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning and decided to sit inside (too windy outside, the restaurant is a block from the beach). The service was mediocre, nothing to write home about but definitely not the worst. The Cafe Mocha is not... more on Citysearch

And I hear the food... more on Yahoo

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Santa Monica State Beach

AVERAGE RATING

3.0

1+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

3

1+ reviews

picnic tables, wheelchair accessible

LOCATION: Santa Monica, California (3.0 miles from Pacific Palisades)

I was warned this was not a pleasant beach and in all honesty it is. There was litter all over the sand, and all kinds of things washing up on the beach. Plus some... more on Tripadvisor

Beautiful huge beach, not as crowded or frenetic as Venice Beach (which I also like), close... more on Yahoo

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Mother's Beach

lifeguarded, concessions-food available, p... more

LOCATION: Marina del Rey, California (6.4 miles from Pacific Palisades)

This is a great spot if you want a place for your child to be able to swim... more on Go City Kids

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Paradise Cove

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

39+ reviews

CitySearch

4

39+ reviews

parking

LOCATION: Malibu, California (14.8 miles from Pacific Palisades)

What a perfect way to spend a Sunday! After reading the reviews, we almost didn't go. So happy we did! After searching a bit for parking (it can get busy!), we checked in with the hostess who told us it was... more on Citysearch

Although its a cute beach and those of us old enough to recognize it from Gidget will get a kick out of it, the $25 price... more on Go City Kids

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Will Rogers State Beach

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