Outdoors
Beaches near El Monte
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
22.4 mi
Mother's Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 22.4miMother's Beachsand
- 22.7miAlamitos Bay Beachsand
- 22.9miLong Beach City Beachsand
- 23.6miSeal Beachsand
- 24.2miSurfside Beach
- 24.7miSunset Beachsand
- 25.4miDockweiler State Beachsand
- 25.5miEl Porto Beach
- 25.5miEl Segundo Beachsand
- 25.6miManhattan Beachsand
- 26miHermosa City Beachsand
- 26.1miBolsa Chica State Beachsand
- 26.3miVenice Beachsand
- 26.8miOcean Park Beach
- 26.9miRedondo Beach State Parksand
- 27miBay Street Beach
- 27.5miSanta Monica State Beachsand
- 27.7miTorrance County Beach
- 28miPalisades Beach
- 28.1miRAT Beachpebblestone
- 29miCabrillo Beachsand
- 29.1miHuntington City Beachsand
- 29.7miWhite Point Beach
- 30.3miHuntington State Beachsand
- 30.5miUpper Beachsand
- 30.6miWill Rogers State Beachrocky
- 30.8miCastle Rock Beach
- 31.8miTopanga State Beach
- 34.3miCorona del Mar State Beach
- 34.6miLittle Corona Del Mar Beachsand
Straight-line distance from the center of El Monte; 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 El Monte?
Mother's Beach, about 22.4 miles from the center of El Monte.
How many beaches are near El Monte?
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.