Outdoors
Beaches near Downey
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
12.5 mi
Long Beach City Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 12.5miLong Beach City Beachsand
- 12.6miMother's Beachsand
- 12.7miAlamitos Bay Beachsand
- 14miSeal Beachsand
- 15.1miSurfside Beach
- 15.8miSunset Beachsand
- 16.4miHermosa City Beachsand
- 16.6miManhattan Beachsand
- 16.8miEl Porto Beach
- 17.3miTorrance County Beach
- 17.6miBolsa Chica State Beachsand
- 17.6miDockweiler State Beachsand
- 17.7miRAT Beachpebblestone
- 18miCabrillo Beachsand
- 18.7miWhite Point Beach
- 19.7miUpper Beachsand
- 19.9miVenice Beachsand
- 20.7miOcean Park Beach
- 21.3miHuntington City Beachsand
- 21.8miSanta Monica State Beachsand
- 22.5miPalisades Beach
- 22.9miHuntington State Beachsand
- 25.4miWill Rogers State Beachrocky
- 25.6miCastle Rock Beach
- 26.6miTopanga State Beach
- 28.2miCorona del Mar State Beach
- 28.5miLittle Corona Del Mar Beachsand
- 31.9miMalibu Lagoon State Beach
- 34miMain Beachsand
- 36.6miTreasure Island Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Downey; 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 Downey?
Long Beach City Beach, about 12.5 miles from the center of Downey.
How many beaches are near Downey?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles.
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