5 best beaches in Los Angeles to visit with your rented car

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Among other things, the city of Los Angeles is known for its excellent climate and fabulous beaches that can be enjoyed all year round. Those who are passing through southern California in rental cars will find sand and sea for everyone’s taste!

1. Santa Monica

Santa Monica is one of the most popular beaches of Los Angeles. It’s 2 miles long and is located 13 miles west of Downtown. Its attractions range from a huge carousel, many restaurants, to spaces for outdoor shows. You can also go shopping in Santa Monica Place or the Third Street Promenade just a couple of blocks form the beach. To get to the beach in your rental car take Hwy 10 west or Santa Monica Blvd to the Pacific Coast. The beach is at 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica.

2. Venice Beach

Venice Beach was a creative and artistic center for the Beat Generation of the 1950’s and 60’s. These days the star of the show continues to be the people of Venice. Jugglers, bodybuilders, skaters, mimes and singers make a picturesque human landscape comparable in the beauty to the beach itself. Its lovely to wander around the cafes and boutiques found along Ocean Front Walk, a boardwalk by the sea. It’s located between 2700 and 3100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice.

3. Surfrider Beach in Malibu

This is the ideal beach for surfing or marveling at the surfers who come here to ride big waves. This beach is also known as Malibu Lagoon, and was the epicenter of surf culture during the 1960’s. Malibu became very popular several years ago when many celebrities from around the world built mansions with views of these beaches. Among them are Sean Penn, John Cusack, Cindy Crawford, Bárbara Streisand, Bruce Willis, Leo Di Caprio and Sting. Those driving rental cars who want to visit should go north from Santa Monica along the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1). The beaches are at 23050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu.

4. Cabrillo Beach

This is a child friendly beach for families who come to enjoy the tranquility and good weather of Los Angeles. It’s located on the narrow peninsula near Point Fermin Park. The beach has one side where people surf, and the other side is oriented towards the port. Both sides have great surf, one is for those looking for more action and the other for those looking to relax and enjoy nature. After going to the beach you can take the kids to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium where they can learn more about the southern ocean of California. It’s located at 3720 Steven M. White Drive, San Pedro.

5. Hermosa Beach

This beach boasts clean, fine sand and the best surfers. Hermosa Beach is world renowned and professional surfers come here. It also has a paved biking and skating path. And right by the beach on Pier Avenue you have many options for nightlife. Find all this at Hermosa Ave and 33rd St, Hermosa Beach.

It’s recommendable to visit these beaches in a rental car equipped with GPS in your language and that allows for unlimited daily mileage. That way you can avoid additional fees when you return your car to the Car Rental Company. Rent a car, minivan or SUV in Los Angeles through RentingCarz at the best price with the most reputable rental companies on the market. Reserve a car online and fully enjoy Los Angeles and other destinations, such as Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Las Vegas, Miami, Houston.

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