🌊 Playa del Rey Beach | LA's Most Worth-Visiting Hidden Gem Beach
✨ Why You'll Love It • 🛩️ Just 10 mins from LAX! Perfect for killing time between flights • 🌅 270° ocean views + epic low-flying plane shots • 👑 Local's secret sunset spot with 90% fewer crowds than Santa Monica! 📸 Instagram Guide 1️⃣ Classic Shot: North Jetty 📍"Playa del Rey Jetty" Telephoto lens for plane+wave action shots Long exposure shots on reef rocks at low tide = magic! 2️⃣ Hidden Treasures: ⚓️ Rusty navigation light (industrial chic) 🏡 Pastel beach cottages (perfect pastel backdrop) ⏰ Golden Hour • 1hr before sunset: Pink skies + frequent flights (check FlightRadar24) • Spring tides: Epic wave crashes (check tide charts) ⚠️ Pro Tips 💨 Crazy windy! Hair ties + hats mandatory (trust me😭) Free parking's competitive - try Del Rey Lagoon Park (5min walk) 🚫 No drones (LAX no-fly zone) 🎒 Nearby Fun 🍽️ Must-eat: The Albright (legendary lobster rolls!) 📸 Bonus shoot: Ballona Wetlands (migratory birds + cinematic reeds) #LAHiddenBeaches #PlaneSpotting #CaliforniaSunsetGoals #OffTheBeatenPathLA #InstaWorthy #LATravelHacks