Nothing screams “summer” more than a day spent by the water. And Angelenos have many ways to access it, including a long coastline hugged by the Pacific , plenty of pools and refreshing swimming holes galore. But consider the local lake, an underrated option.
Unlike the ocean, the lake is a calm body of water. The only waves that exist there are created by passing boats. You can float in essentially one place without having to be worried about being carried out to sea.
And if, like me, you have an irrational fear of sharks , lakes offer a swimming environment with few natural threats. A lake is one of the chillest bodies of water you can find outside your bathtub. Growing up in Oklahoma, some of my fondest summer memories are of me and my cousins clutching an inner tube connected to the back of a boat as my uncle tugged us across a glistening lake, a pastime known as tubing.
Perhaps it was sentimentality that led me to wonder: Where can I swim in a lake in L.A. County? Lucky for you, the answer lies below.
Here you’ll find a guide on how to have a great day at the best lakes in L.A. County, whether you’d like to swim, kayak, fish or otherwise adventure.
Have a great time! What to bring | Water quality | A guide to L.A. county lakes What to bring to the lake in L.
A. County Before we dive into the best L.A.
County lakes to visit, let’s first talk about how to have a great day at the lake. For a swim day, it’s a lot like visiting the beach — you’ll want to bring .