Follow the coast north or south
Use the planner to start from the coast or reverse the route from the South Bay while retaining every stop.
Waterfront · about 47 mi · about 3 hr
Coastal Los Angeles
Link Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Manhattan Beach, and Point Vicente on a daylight coastal drive.
Choose how to experience this route
Use five coastal parking hubs
Review beach, marina, municipal and park-facility parking cautions with separate walking directions.
Route overview
- Santa Monica Pier — northern route anchor.
- Venice Beach — central beach stop.
- Burton Chace Park — marina-side public park.
- Manhattan Beach Pier — South Bay walking stop.
- Point Vicente Interpretive Center — public coastal viewpoint.
Use coastal surface streets where practical, including Vista del Mar and Palos Verdes Drive West.
Park & Explore itinerary
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Editorial ownership and freshness
Editorial owner: DriveLocally editorial. Route structure, navigation queries, access cautions and Park & Explore sources completed an official-source remote review on July 31, 2026.
This is a dated review, not a live beach-access, weather, construction, closure or parking-availability claim. Drivers must check current official conditions before departure.
Before you leave
Beach and municipal lot rates and hours vary. Use only legal parking, confirm current closing times and review the route while parked.