It is very close. You can walk, jog, bike, or skate to the beaches. The distance is about 4 miles. Out here in California, this isn't really considered much of a distance for walking.
468 miles taking this route: Take I-10 WEST from Phoenix to the 210 WEST to PASADENA at EXIT 77B in REDLANDS, INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA. Take the 210 WEST to the 134 WEST to VENTURA in Pasadena. Take...