Outdoors
Beaches near Alhambra
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
20.5 mi
Mother's Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 20.5miMother's Beachsand
- 20.9miDockweiler State Beachsand
- 21.3miVenice Beachsand
- 21.4miEl Segundo Beachsand
- 21.5miEl Porto Beach
- 21.7miOcean Park Beach
- 21.7miManhattan Beachsand
- 21.8miBay Street Beach
- 22.2miSanta Monica State Beachsand
- 22.5miHermosa City Beachsand
- 22.7miPalisades Beach
- 23.2miLong Beach City Beachsand
- 23.4miAlamitos Bay Beachsand
- 23.9miRedondo Beach State Parksand
- 24.6miSunset Point Beach
- 24.7miSeal Beachsand
- 24.8miTorrance County Beach
- 25.1miWill Rogers State Beachrocky
- 25.3miRAT Beachpebblestone
- 25.3miCastle Rock Beach
- 25.7miSurfside Beach
- 26.3miTopanga State Beach
- 26.3miTopanga Beachsand
- 28miCabrillo Beachsand
- 28miBolsa Chica State Beachsand
- 28.4miUpper Beachsand
- 28.4miWhite Point Beach
- 31.4miHuntington City Beachsand
- 31.9miMalibu Lagoon State Beach
- 32.9miHuntington State Beachsand
Straight-line distance from the center of Alhambra; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Alhambra?
Mother's Beach, about 20.5 miles from the center of Alhambra.
How many beaches are near Alhambra?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.