Dockweiler State Beach
A 3.7-mile county-run beach under the LAX flight path, one of the few LA beaches with fire rings.
Know before you go
- Parking
Lots along Vista del Mar, including Imperial Highway.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
Imperial Hwy lot: $7 weekday / $9 weekend in winter; $13 summer weekends. 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
W. of Vista del Mar from Marina del Rey entrance channel to S. of Grand Ave., El Segundo.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- 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.
Verified · California State Parks · 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
Access mat. Beach wheelchairs by reservation at the Dockweiler Youth Center, (310) 726-4128.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Beach lifeguards during daylight hours.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
LA County beach rules apply (no alcohol, smoking or glass), except fires are allowed in the beach fire rings.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
Fire rings are a Dockweiler exception to the county rule.
- Activities
Fire rings; snowy plover enclosure; LAX jet noise.
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.