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Palisades Beach
4.7★ · 24 Google ratings · Santa Monica, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 140 ft away · about 104 spaces · paid
Restrooms
Yes · 375 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
275 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 11% of 53 over the limit · 2025
Map of Palisades Beach
Guide
Good to know
Convenient to Santa Monica attractions
The beach is close to the Santa Monica Pier, hotels, and restaurants, making it easy to combine.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early for parking and space
Multiple visitors recommend getting there before mid-morning to secure a good spot before the lot fills.
Budget $3 to $12 for parking
Hourly parking costs $3 per hour or $12 for the full day, making it more affordable than nearby.
Leave dogs at home
Dogs are not permitted on this beach, even small leashed ones.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:36 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Santa Monica, CA 90402
🅿 Parking 140 ft from the listing, Annenberg Beach House Parking
🚽 Restrooms 375 yd away
Nearby
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Questions
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Where do you park at Palisades Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 140 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Palisades Beach?
500 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 6 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Palisades Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 375 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
