According to Wikipedia.com, a STRAND is a beach, a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles along the shoreline of a body of water.
The Strand can also refer to:
The Strand is a paved bicycle path that runs mostly along the Pacific Ocean shoreline in Los Angeles County, California.
This is a great path once adamantly opposed to by beach front dwellers. It's no wonder, but a great way to share the beach life for everyone. Inline skating, biking, skateboarding, etc. I plan to go again this weekend going North from Santa Monica- less people.