The beach bus is back

Skip the summer parking hassles and take the county's beach bus to the shore this summer.

When the second phase of the Expo light rail line opens in a few years, residents of Los Angeles County will be able to take the train to the beach. In the meantime, the Summer Beach Bus is back, courtesy of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

In the Third District, the Topanga Canyon Beach Bus offers a route that serves the West San Fernando Valley and Topanga Canyon. The bus also connects to the Metro Orange Line at Warner Center Station, providing beach transit access to even more of the Valley and beyond, linking its riders to the sands of the Topanga, Will Rogers and Santa Monica State Beaches.

Out of 8 routes countywide, only the Topanga and East L.A. routes do not require reservations. All others must reserve seats online at www.lagobus.com or by calling (626) 458-3909. The Topanga Canyon Beach Bus is $2 for a round trip and half price for seniors and disabled people. Other routes range in price up to $6 per round trip. The Topanga Beach Bus will run Mondays through Saturdays until Labor Day.

Posted 7/3/12