White Point & Royal Palms
A rocky county beach in San Pedro with tide pools and the palms of an old resort.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking limited by sanitation construction through 2027; beaches open.
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.). 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
Upper-lot meters free on weekdays.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
Path to the beach. 1799 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Tide pools; rocky shore, swimming not recommended.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
Lot open dawn to 8:30 p.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
Yes
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.