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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PARKING

BEACHES

BURTON W. CHACE PARK

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

LAND DEVELOPMENT

 

PARKING

1. When do the Los Angeles County Beaches open and close?
The Los Angeles County Beaches open at 6:00am. During the winter, the
parking lots for White Point and Royal Palms open at 8am.

The beaches that close at dusk are Nicholas Canyon, Point Dume, Topanga,
Will Rogers Lot # 1 and #5, Dockweiler Bluff, 62nd Avenue, Grand Avenue,
Torrance, White Point/Royal Palms.

Beaches that close at 10:00pm are Zuma, Will Rogers Lot #2 and #3 at Temescal,
Venice (Rose, Venice, Washington), and Dockweiler at Imperial. Malibu Lagoon
(Surfrider) and Point Vicente also close at 10:00pm.

2. Who do I contact to appeal a parking ticket?
Click here for information and a parking citation appeal form.

3. How do I obtain a Senior Parking Pass to park at a Los Angeles
County Beach?
Requirements for a Senior Parking Pass are:

  • You must be 62 years of age or older
  • The vehicle must be registered to the applicant
  • There is a limit of 2 passes per registered applicant
  • Passes are valid on non-holiday weekdays
  • To apply for a Senior Parking Pass, mail a copy of your current California driver's
    license and a copy of your current auto registration to:

Los Angeles County
Department of Beaches and Harbors
Attn: Senior Parking Pass
13837 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

4. Who do I call if one of the beach parking machines is broken and I lost
my money?
Contact PCI at (310)821-1081 for repairs or refunds.

5. What does it cost to park at a Los Angeles County Beach?
Parking fees are posted at the entrance of each Los Angeles County Beach, when
staffed. When unstaffed the rates are posted on each pay machine.

6. How do I apply for an Annual Parking Pass?
The Department of Beaches and Harbors is now offering an Annual Beach Parking
Pass for the White Point/Royal Palms and Grand Avenue parking lots. The passes
can be purchased by mail or walk in from Parking Concepts, Inc., 14110 Palawan
Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292 during the hours of 8am and 5pm, 7 days a week.
For more information, call Parking Concepts, Inc. at 310-821-1081.
Click here for fees and parking information.

7. Where can I park my Recreational Vehicle overnight?
Overnight parking is only allowed for Recreational Vehicles at the Dockweiler
Recreational Vehicle Park. For fees and directions, click here.

BEACHES

1. What is the weather like at the beach?
For current wind and weather conditions, view beach webcams on the coastal
monitoring network.

2. Can I smoke on L.A. County beaches?
Most Los Angeles County beaches (except Redondo Beach) do not allow any smoking.
This includes smoking material such as cigarettes, cigars or tobacco. The City of
Santa Monica prohibits smoking on any public beach, anywhere on the Santa Monica
Pier, or in any park. (Santa Monica Municipal Code, Article 4, Chapter 4.44)
The most common type of trash found on the beach is cigarette butts, so please help
us keep our beaches clean and safe by not smoking.

3. Can I bring a barbecue or make a bonfire on a Los Angeles County Beach?
No barbecues or bonfires are allowed on any of the Los Angeles County Beaches
(or parking lots) except in the fire pits at Dockweiler in Playa del Rey. Cooking fires
are allowed in the barbecue grills at Burton W. Chace Park in Marina del Rey.
(County Code section 17.12.370)

4. Can I bring alcoholic beverages to a Los Angeles County Beach?
No alcohol is permitted on any of the Los Angeles County Beaches.
(County Code section 17.12.320)

5. Can I bring a dog to a Los Angeles County Beach?
No dogs, cats, horses or other animals are allowed on any of the Los Angeles
County Beaches. (County Code sections 17.12.290 and 17.12.300)

6. Can I have a party on a Los Angeles County Beach or at Burton Chace Park?
Contact 310-305-9543 for Beach information, or click here for information on beach use.
For Chace Park, contact 310-305-9596 or click here for Chace Park information.

7. Can I bring a class to the beach for a field trip?
All organized youth groups (including schools) are required to have a Beach Use
permit. Contact 310-574-6756 for information
Click here to apply online for a school permit.

8. Do you offer any beach programs for kids?
The W.A.T.E.R. program offers programs for kids from 7-17 during school vacations.
Scholarships are available based on need. Transportation (from selected locations
only) is also available. Click here for information and schedules.

9. Are there any kid-friendly beaches?
Children are welcome at all of the beaches. Marina "Mother's" Beach is especially
good for children since there is no surf. For more information, click here.

10. Can I get married on a Los Angeles County Beach?
Contact 310-574-6756 for information.Click here for more information on beach use.

11. Are there any nude beaches in Los Angeles County?
Nude sunbathing is prohibited on all Los Angeles County Beaches.
(County Code section 17.12.360)

12. There is a seal stranded on the beach. Who do I call?
Do not touch any stranded animals on the beach. The animals are wild and may bite.
Contact a lifeguard or call 310-305-9550.

13. Can I film on a Los Angeles County Beach (other than family photos or videos)?
For information on all commercial film permits (movies, video, stills, etc.) please call
Film L.A. Inc., at 213-977-8600.

14. Can I sell food or things on the beach?
A license is required to sell anything on the beach. We are not issuing any more
licenses at this time.

15. Who do I call for storage for my bicycle or hand-launched boat?
Storage is available for bicycles as well as small sailboats, kayaks, and rowing
shells. For information, call 310-305-9566.

16. How much does it cost to launch a boat in Marina del Rey?
Launching a hand-carried small boat (such as a kayak, windsurfer, or small sailboat)
is free at Marina "Mother's" Beach. There is 15 minute free parking on Palawan Way
while launching. The Trailerable Boat Launch ramp is for larger boats (sail and power),
and costs $7.00 per entry (one launch and retrieval, plus parking).
For more information, click here.

17. Can I ride a motorized vehicle or electric scooter on the bike path?
No motorized vehicles or electric scooters are allowed on the bike path.

18. Is there hang gliding along the beach?
There is a hang gliding facility at Dockweiler Beach. Click here for more information.

19. Can I contact the Lifeguards?
For information about the lifeguards, visit their website.

20. Overnight camping, sleeping or loitering not allowed
No overnight camping or sleeping is allowed on Los Angeles County beaches. Approved Recreational
Vehicles can park overnight only in the Dockweiler Beach Recreational Vehicle Park.
For fees and directions, click here.
There is also no loitering on the beaches allowed between the hours of midnight and 6:00am.

21. No fireworks allowed
No firecrackers, rockets, torpedoes, fireworks, or other explosive substances are allowed at
any time on the Los Angeles County beaches.
(County Code 17.04.60)

22. No amplified music
No amplified music is allowed on the beach. Certain events may obtain a permit for
announcements. Contact 310-305-9543 for Beach information, or
click here for information on beach use.

23. For your safety
Always swim near a lifeguard.
No glass containers are allowed on the beach.
All trash must be placed in trash cans.
No diving is allowed in shallow water.

BURTON W. CHACE PARK

1. Can I have a party at Burton W. Chace Park?
 Contact 310-305-9596 or click here for Chace Park information.

2. Is there anywhere I can fish without a fishing license?
A fishing license is not required at the pier in Burton W. Chace Park. The fishing pier is
located on the main channel of Marina del Rey at the west end of the park. The fishing
pier is open from 6:00am to 10:00pm every day.

3. How long can I park my boat at the Guest Docks at Burton Chace Park?
Boats can use the 4-hour docks anytime. For the overnight docks, there is a limit
of 7 nights within any 30-day period. Fees are based on boat length.
For fees and information, click here.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

1. Which beaches have beach wheelchairs?
 Beach wheelchairs are available at Zuma, Topanga, Will Rogers, Venice,
Marina, Dockweiler, Manhattan and Torrance beaches as well as Cabrillo
Marine Aquarium. Ask a lifeguard for access to the wheelchairs. Link to Map

2. Do you provide TTY phone numbers for the hearing impaired?
Yes, we support the Americans with Disabilities Act with two TTY phone numbers.
One is at the Visitor's Center (310-821-1734). The other is at our Administration
building (310-578-2371).

LAND DEVELOPMENT

1. Who manages the beaches and the land in Marina del Rey?
The County of Los Angeles, Department of Beaches and Harbors, manages the
beaches and the leases for the land in Marina del Rey. For information on
development opportunities in Marina del Rey, click here.

2. Who is in charge of billing and accounts receivable for the Department of
Beaches and Harbors?
Contact our Fiscal Department at 310-577-5740.