Point Dume State Beach
The headland and coves of Point Dume (including Pirates Cove below the bluffs), with blufftop trails.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
Fee listed (usually for parking).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
The beach remains open; the lower parking lot is closed.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
LA County also reports the Birdview Ave entrance closed to everyone 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. during construction (from Aug 6, 2026).
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Day-use parking sunrise to sunset.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Part of a marine protected area network.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.