Los Angeles is known around the world for having some of the best beaches to visit. Los Angeles County is proud to have over 20 beaches available to the public. People from all corners of the world, including many celebrities and VIPs, visit LA's beaches during all months of the year. Check out this list of some of LA's best.

Zuma Beach is an attractive beach to tourists and locals because it is relatively peaceful during the work week. It gets pretty crowded during the summer, but manages to retain its local charm. The sand at Zuma Beach is white and the water is very clean. There is no entrance fee to the beach, plus visitors can use its many restrooms, showers/changing rooms, and mini-playgrounds. There are lifeguards during the summer, lots of surfing and volleyball. Locals have even managed to catch quite a number of fish.

Venice Beach is one of Los Angeles's best beaches for people watching. Located in West LA on the Santa Monica Bay, Venice Beach is a popular site during the summer. Many of the beach goers visit more for the social scene than for the actual water. Be sure to check out the Venice Beach Boardwalk when you visit. It is a hotspot for musicians, artists, roller-skaters, dancers, and street vendors. Venice Beach is also where many of LA's bodybuilders workout. ?Muscle Beach? is the famous outdoor weight room where some of the top celebrities (such as Arnold Schwarzenegger) have worked out. Venice Beach is a must see to all first-time visitors.

Paradise Cove Beach in Malibu is a wonderful place to escape for the day. It is a small and casual beach that not a lot of tourists know about (though many have seen it on television shows like "Baywatch" and "The OC"). It is a private beach, so expect to pay a small entrance fee and a parking fee. The bathrooms and showers are well-kept and clean.