Outdoors
Beaches near Whittier
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
15.3 mi
Mother's Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 15.3miMother's Beachsand
- 15.7miAlamitos Bay Beachsand
- 16.3miLong Beach City Beachsand
- 16.4miSeal Beachsand
- 16.9miSurfside Beach
- 17.4miSunset Beachsand
- 18.7miBolsa Chica State Beachsand
- 21.6miHuntington City Beachsand
- 22.9miHuntington State Beachsand
- 22.9miHermosa City Beachsand
- 23miCabrillo Beachsand
- 23miManhattan Beachsand
- 23.1miRedondo Beach State Parksand
- 23.2miEl Porto Beach
- 23.6miTorrance County Beach
- 23.9miDockweiler State Beachsand
- 24miRAT Beachpebblestone
- 24miWhite Point Beach
- 25.6miUpper Beachsand
- 25.9miVenice Beachsand
- 26.6miOcean Park Beach
- 27.1miCorona del Mar State Beach
- 27.4miLittle Corona Del Mar Beachsand
- 27.6miSanta Monica State Beachsand
- 28.3miPalisades Beach
- 31.1miWill Rogers State Beachrocky
- 31.3miCastle Rock Beach
- 32.3miTopanga State Beach
- 32.4miMain Beachsand
- 34.8miTreasure Island Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Whittier; 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 Whittier?
Mother's Beach, about 15.3 miles from the center of Whittier.
How many beaches are near Whittier?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles.
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