Venice Beach Cotel » los angeles beaches http://venicebeachcotel.com The Best Beach Hostel in Los Angeles Wed, 26 Aug 2024 05:32:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3 Fun Facts about Beaches in Los Angeles http://venicebeachcotel.com/2011/07/29/fun-facts-about-beaches-in-los-angeles/ http://venicebeachcotel.com/2011/07/29/fun-facts-about-beaches-in-los-angeles/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2024 03:12:11 +0000 http://venicebeachcotel.com/?p=626 Los Angeles is not only world famous because of Hollywood or Disneyland, but home to dozens of beaches. With a large area and diverse culture, certainly Los Angeles has something to offer to anyone, thus millions of people come to the city of Angels for that dream beach vacation.

Below are interesting facts on some Los Angeles Beaches:

  • Leo Carillo State Beach is one of the most scenic beaches in Los Angeles with interesting rock formation and caves. This is the ideal place to head to if you are into scuba diving, wind surfing, tide pooling and surfing.
  • Will Rogers State Beach is situated closer to the city, a beach with a long stretch of sand. It is rated by Nature Conservancy as the best California beach for swimming,
  • Manhattan Beach is one of the busiest Los Angeles beaches. Other than swimming, fishing, walking and biking, this urban beach is also best for people watching and satisfying your sight with beautiful beachfront homes. Coffee shops and specialty stores are accessible too.
  • Zuma Beach is located northernmost of Los Angeles. Apart from surfing and swimming, Zuma beach is best for whale watching (in winter). Another reason to head to this beach is that the water is a little colder than beaches in the South.
  • El Matador Beach or called “pocket” beach because it is too small that you think it can fit in your pocket. Since it is very secluded this is the ideal place to go for romantic walks, bodysurfing, bodyboarding and swimming.
  • Venice Beach is the place to be for sun, sand and fun. Venice Beach is loaded with rich history and colorful entrainment. Restaurants, spas, gyms, specialty shops, street entertainers, singers, caricaturists, fortune tellers, magicians abound for that one stop California getaway.

These lists will give you an idea to plan your Los Angeles trip. Make sure to stay at Venice Beach Cotel, a Los Angeles Hostel that will keep you comfortable as well as within your budget.

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Tips On How to Prepare For a Los Angeles Beach Vacation http://venicebeachcotel.com/2011/07/15/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-a-los-angeles-beach-vacation/ http://venicebeachcotel.com/2011/07/15/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-a-los-angeles-beach-vacation/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2024 02:55:28 +0000 http://venicebeachcotel.com/?p=614 Los Angeles also called as the city of Angels has everything to offer to anyone. Its sweet and romantic sunset, scenic beach and long stretch of sand are the highlights of LA. Every year millions of tourists flock to Los Angeles to swim, experience different water sports, for a leisure walk or simply to lounge on the beach.  To ensure it will be worth the time and money, it is essential to plan and prepare properly to avoid mishaps.

Below are the tips on how to prepare a Los Angeles vacation:

  1. Make a list of things of important things to be addressed beforehand such as what to bring, where to stay, activities to do, etc. This will help you achieve an organized and hassle free vacation.
  2. Research and book your flights in advance to ensure flight availability on your preferred departure date. This will also save you money for cheaper ates are offered for flights booked in advance.
  3. Take your time to look for a Los Angeles Hostel that offers reasonable rates with amenities and services that best suit your accommodation requirements.
  4. Make a research on different Los Angeles beach including each beach’s highlights, pros and cons, the best time to visit the beach, nearby restaurants, safety precautions and others. This way you will have an idea on choosing the closest Los Angeles Hostel to save you travel time and transportation expenses to fully enjoy the benefits of your beach vacation.
  5. Make a list of activities to do while on vacation. This will help you manage your time. Not only that, this list will keep you from missing all the worthwhile beach activities.
  6. Don’t forget to bring sun block with high SPF to protect your skin from sun damage. In addition, always remember to drink a lot of water and other liquids as warmer temperature can cause dehydration. Lastly, don’t forget to bring a first aid kit incase of minor accidents. These important items should be on top of your what-to-bring list to avoid spoiling your beach vacation.

Following these simple tips will help your money go a long way. Through these easy to follow preparations you will have a great Los Angeles beach vacation without the stress.

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Interesting facts about Los Angeles Beaches http://venicebeachcotel.com/2011/06/05/interesting-facts-about-los-angeles-beaches/ http://venicebeachcotel.com/2011/06/05/interesting-facts-about-los-angeles-beaches/#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2024 22:18:10 +0000 http://venicebeachcotel.com/?p=606 If you’re the type who loves beaches then Los Angeles Beaches are definitely a treat. You can stay at Venice Beach Cotel and find great deals on accommodation while you’re at it. Aside from the coziness and warmth of the cotel, there are a lot of things you can learn about Los Angeles Beaches.

1. Malibu Lagoon is home of Hollywood Celebrities and Superstars

Private beaches and stunning homes stretches out in Malibu. It is worth your while to find exclusive beaches where you can spend some of your vacation time,

2. Santa Monica’s Pier is the Oldest in the West Coast of United States

Free to visit the pier, great to eat in restaurant and tons of street performances to enjoy, Santa Monica Beach is a good place to start for your vacation.

3. Venice Beach is the Wackiest Beach in Los Angeles

This is where you can find the awe-inspiring performances that turned to silhouettes as you watch the stunning sunset. You will also find many crazy personalities, beach stands, local artists and musicians. Arnold Schwarzenegger frequented this beach before he became governor of California.

4. Manhattan Beach is the haven for bike and roller blade riders

This is where you will find the beach house from the popular TV show 90210 at the end point of the beach. The TV show filmed the scene when the 90210 cast celebrated beach summer.

5. Leo Carrillo is best for Hyperactive Kids

Keep hyperactive kids busy by going to this summer camp style beach full of tide pools, nature trails and cliff kids. They’re going to tire out by the end of the day.

6. Paradise Cove is Brad and Angelina’s getaway

The two Hollywood celebrities were spotted strolling down the scenic sands.

7. Will Rogers is the Baywatch

This is the beach where David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson filmed the popular TV show “Baywatch.”

It is interesting to note that all of these beaches are accessible from Venice Beach Cotel.

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