🌊 LA Coastal Guide | Ultimate 1-Day Itinerary + Photo Spots!

Dreaming of sun, sand, and cinematic backdrops? This no-stress, no-backtracking route—perfected after 100+ photo shoots—covers LA’s most iconic beaches with time for brunch and sunset cocktails! (All photos are original client work 📷 Please do not repost!) 🌟 Hermosa Beach 📍 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach ⏰ *30-60 mins* 🎬 La La Land’s Lighthouse Café + Mia & Sebastian’s stroll spot! Must-shoot: Hermosa Pier (golden hour magic) Oceanfront swings Jazz bars (live music at night) --- 🚗 *15-min drive* --- 🍔 In-N-Out Burger (LAX Spot) 📍 9149 S Sepulveda Blvd ⏰ 20 mins 📸 Snap the iconic sign with low-flying planes—so LA! ❤️ Pro tip: Try the Animal Style burger (secret menu!). --- 🚗 *20-min drive* --- 🌴 Playa Del Rey Beach 📍 Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 ⏰ 20 mins 🌅 THE sunset palm tree spot! Silhouette shots against the pier = instant "I'm in a movie" vibes. --- 🚗 *20-min drive* --- 🎡 Santa Monica Pier 📍 200 Santa Monica Pier ⏰ *1-1.5 hrs* 🌊 Where Route 66 meets the Pacific! Golden hour here is unreal. Don’t miss: Ferris wheel lights at dusk Historic "End of the Trail" sign Beachfront carnival (cotton candy optional!) 🧥 Bring a jacket—nights get breezy! 📸 About Your Guide Matthew | LA Photographer ✨ Specializing in: Travel portraits Weddings & proposals Day trips (I drive + shoot!) Let’s turn your LA day into a visual love letter! #LACoastalRoadtrip #SantaMonicaSunset #LAPhotographer #BeachVibesOnly #CaliforniaDreaming #TravelWithMatthew