Well, as of June 21 SUMMER is officially here, and you know what that means...its time for the beach! What greater way to escape the heat of the San Fernando Valley then to take a trip to the beach! I have been visiting the beach almost two/three times a week during my summer vacation! I am in love with the smell of the ocean, the sand between my toes, and the coolness of the summer winds coming off the waves! I guess you could say I'm a mermaid, therefore as part of my mermaid duties, I am going to count down my favorite beach destinations!
1. El Matador Beach (map)
Wow, when I tell you that this beach is spectacular it would be understatement...It's usually not too crowded like many other beaches, however there is still a good amount of people occupying the beach, to people watch! Last time I was there I was watching a swimsuit photo shoot, it was so cool, and was like the quintessential L.A. type thing to happen! Also I recommend staying till the sunset its absolutely breathtaking.
2. Leo Carrillo Beach (map)
I recently was just here to snorkel, and when I tell you that it was so cool, I am not lying. There are these cute little coves and private beach parts that makes you feel like you are on your own private island! Also the waves are real nice and fun to play in. There are a good amount of people not over packed but usually a handful of children and families!
3. Zuma Beach (map)
Zuma is one of the staple beaches in Malibu, it is usually always crowded, with surfers, families, friends, you name it! Its a great beach, clean, and has great waves! I love coming here and running in the waves, the sand is soft and there are hardly any rocks that hurt your feet. And to make things even more fabulous, there is a bus that will take you from Thousand Oaks to Zuma Beach. Click here for details on the bus.
4. Santa Monica Beach (Map)
I Love this beach its super nice, and of course Santa Monica Pier is right there and is an L.A. staple! It chill, and has awesome people, great for people watching. Also third street promenade is awesome and right there! So, you can make a day out of it! There is a bus called "from the valley to the sea" that runs during the summer and will take you from Topanga to Santa Monica. Click here for details:
5. Venice Beach (map)
I was just at Venice (for research of course) *insert winky face~ When I was there it was amazing, so much fun, and real cool! There are many stores bordering the outskirts of the beach, and there are interesting people everywhere! Also right there is a shopping area called Abbot Kinney, and that is awesome! Another place to make a day trip out of it!
So, with all these awesome beaches neighboring our SFV hometown, how can you be bored? Also the beach is lovely, so much fun, and a great way to spend a day just relaxing. The beach is one of my favorite places and these fives beaches each have something enchanting about them!! Hope you enjoy as much as I do, and see you around....maybe even in the water (mermaid joke yet again).
1. El Matador Beach (map)
Wow, when I tell you that this beach is spectacular it would be understatement...It's usually not too crowded like many other beaches, however there is still a good amount of people occupying the beach, to people watch! Last time I was there I was watching a swimsuit photo shoot, it was so cool, and was like the quintessential L.A. type thing to happen! Also I recommend staying till the sunset its absolutely breathtaking.
2. Leo Carrillo Beach (map)
I recently was just here to snorkel, and when I tell you that it was so cool, I am not lying. There are these cute little coves and private beach parts that makes you feel like you are on your own private island! Also the waves are real nice and fun to play in. There are a good amount of people not over packed but usually a handful of children and families!
3. Zuma Beach (map)
Zuma is one of the staple beaches in Malibu, it is usually always crowded, with surfers, families, friends, you name it! Its a great beach, clean, and has great waves! I love coming here and running in the waves, the sand is soft and there are hardly any rocks that hurt your feet. And to make things even more fabulous, there is a bus that will take you from Thousand Oaks to Zuma Beach. Click here for details on the bus.
4. Santa Monica Beach (Map)
I Love this beach its super nice, and of course Santa Monica Pier is right there and is an L.A. staple! It chill, and has awesome people, great for people watching. Also third street promenade is awesome and right there! So, you can make a day out of it! There is a bus called "from the valley to the sea" that runs during the summer and will take you from Topanga to Santa Monica. Click here for details:
5. Venice Beach (map)
I was just at Venice (for research of course) *insert winky face~ When I was there it was amazing, so much fun, and real cool! There are many stores bordering the outskirts of the beach, and there are interesting people everywhere! Also right there is a shopping area called Abbot Kinney, and that is awesome! Another place to make a day trip out of it!
So, with all these awesome beaches neighboring our SFV hometown, how can you be bored? Also the beach is lovely, so much fun, and a great way to spend a day just relaxing. The beach is one of my favorite places and these fives beaches each have something enchanting about them!! Hope you enjoy as much as I do, and see you around....maybe even in the water (mermaid joke yet again).