Westward Beach
Also known as Point Dume Beach (county)
LA County's beach below the west side of Point Dume, off Westward Beach Road. Parts of the road and facilities are closed.
Know before you go
- Parking
Normally 373 spaces; capacity reduced while the road is closed.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
County lot, winter weekday rates: $3 (6 to 8 a.m.), $6 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), $3 after 4 p.m.; weekends $8 (6 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Summer weekends $15 all day. Rates change by season and time of day; holiday rates are higher.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Pay & Display stations take Visa/Mastercard ($2 minimum) or exact cash in $1 and $5 bills. Disabled placard holders park free on non-holiday weekdays.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
The access road beyond the pay gate is closed after erosion damage.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
County beach lots close 6:30 p.m. (Nov to Mar) or 8:30 p.m. (Apr to Oct). No loitering on the beach midnight to 6 a.m.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs or other animals on LA County beaches (service animals excepted by law).
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Restrooms 1 to 3 are closed; chemical toilets available.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Beach lifeguards during daylight hours.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
No alcohol, smoking, glass, fires or barbecues, fireworks, tents or overnight camping, or amplified music. Permits needed for groups over 50.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · 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.