Beaches near Santa Monica — grades and where to stay
40 beaches within 50 miles of Santa Monica, 40 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (23 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Santa Monica
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Santa Monica — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
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Beaches near Santa Monica
How to pick a beach near Santa Monica
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- Las Tunas County Beach — 6.2 mi
- Big Rock Beach — 6.8 mi
- Manhattan Beach — 10.9 mi
- Malibu Beach — 11 mi
Closest to town
- Venice City Beach — 1.8 mi · Grade B
- Las Tunas County Beach — 6.2 mi · Grade A
- Big Rock Beach — 6.8 mi · Grade A
- Dockweiler State Beach — 8 mi · Grade B
Graded beaches within 50 miles
6.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
6.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
10.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
11 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
15.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
18.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
20.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
21.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
23.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
23.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
26 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
26.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
29.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
30.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
33 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
35.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
38.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
42.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
44 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
44.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
45.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
47.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
47.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
1.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
8 mi · Grade B (Good)
8.4 mi · Grade B (Good)
12.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
14.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
18.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
25 mi · Grade B (Good)
30.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
32.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
38.7 mi · Grade B (Good)
40.7 mi · Grade B (Good)
40.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
42.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
45.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
45.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
47.1 mi · Grade B (Good)
49.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
23 of the 40 beaches within 50 miles of Santa Monica carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Santa Monica, California are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Santa Monica currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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