What is the best beach to visit in southern California in December/January?|184142

We are from Alberta and are visiting California for a day while were in Las Vegas. Were looking for a nice beach to visit (not necessarily swim) while were there. Nothing too crowded and preferably not too far from Vegas. Thanks!

Any beach in So Cal will be at least 280 miles / 450 Km. or more from Las Vegas. Most beaches won_t be very crowded because (to us) it_s too cold, and windy there during December and January. I guess being from Alberta you_ll think it_s bikini weather. Pick anywhere from San Clemente in Orange County, to Malibu in Los Angeles County.

Venice Beach Santa monica or Malibu

Zuma Beach in Malibu, Will Rogers, Santa Monica Pier.