Best Coffee Shops Near the Beach in Los Angeles

A guide to the cafés worth walking to the ocean for.

There are a lot of coffee shops in Los Angeles. But not all of them give you what you’re actually looking for when you say you want one “near the beach.”

You don’t just want coffee. You want something easy. Walkable. Close enough to the ocean that you can grab your drink and be on the sand within minutes—no stress, no overthinking.

This guide focuses on coffee shops near the beach in Los Angeles that are actually worth going out of your way for. Places where you can start your morning, reset in the middle of the day, or sit for a while without feeling rushed.

Some are right across from the sand. Others are a short, worthwhile walk. All of them give you that specific LA feeling—coffee in hand, ocean nearby, and time to move at your own pace.

Photo by Jessica Nichole.

Malibu Farm Pier Café — Malibu

You’re literally sitting over the ocean here. It’s calm, bright, and feels like a reset the second you sit down.

Perfect for:

• coffee + breakfast with waves under you

• slow, quiet mornings

• taking your time

After: Walk the pier, then down to the beach.

Bear Coast Coffee — San Clemente

A little further out, but worth it. This is that easy, surf-town kind of morning.

Why it works:

• rooftop patio with ocean views

• relaxed, no-rush energy

• genuinely good coffee

After: Walk straight to San Clemente Pier and keep the morning going.

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Urth Caffé — Santa Monica

A classic LA café moment, right across from the beach. You can grab your coffee and be on the sand in minutes.

Good for:

• cappuccino + ocean breeze

• people watching

• short beach walks between reading or writing

What to order: Spanish latte.

Blue Bottle Coffee — Santa Monica (Ocean Ave)

Clean, minimal, and right where you want to be. This is the kind of place you stop before a long walk along the coast.

Good for:

• a quick, quality coffee before the beach

• solo mornings that feel structured and calm

• starting your walk near Palisades Park

After: Walk along Ocean Avenue, then head down toward the beach path.

Great White — Venice

This is where café meets beach lifestyle in the most LA way. Bright, airy, and always a little scene-y—but still worth it.

Good for:

• a longer sit-down morning

• light breakfast + coffee

• easing into the day before heading to the beach

After: Walk straight over to Venice Beach or down Abbot Kinney

Good to know: If you have an American Express card with dining credits, you can use your Resy credit here—making it an easy choice if you’re already planning to spend it.