BEACHES
DOCKWEILER YOUTH CENTER
Our Dockweiler Youth Center (DYC) is located right on Dockweiler Beach. In addition to offering popular youth summer camps, events, and year-round programs, the DYC features a Multi-Purpose Room and terrace, which are available for meetings, events, and celebrations such as weddings.
WEEKLY CLASSES
DYC YOGA
Enjoy free yoga classes at the Dockweiler Youth Center. Students must bring his/her own mat.
*Note: Class schedule is subject to change based on instructor/facility availability.
DYC ZUMBA CLASS
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors presents FREE Zumba with Cammie at Dockweiler Youth Center! Classes take place on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register, email dyc@bh.lacounty.gov or call 310-726-4128.
PUBLIC EVENTS
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For more information about events organized by the Department of Beaches and Harbors, please call 424-526-7900 or email events@bh.lacounty.gov.
RENT THE DOCKWEILER YOUTH CENTER
In addition to offering popular youth summer camps, events, and year-round programs, the DYC features a Multi-Purpose Room and terrace that are available for meetings, events, and celebrations such as romantic weddings.
Imagine your wedding on the terrace overlooking the breaking surf or even on the sand.
There is plenty of room for friends and family to join in the celebration.
FACILITY
Multi-Purpose Room
The multi-purpose room can be used as one large room, or it can be sub-divided into three separate sections accommodating up to 60 participants per area. The room includes tables, chairs, and many windows offering wonderful ocean views.
Room capacity is 185, and our staff will work with you to find the best set-up for your needs.
Kitchen
The one-of-a-kind facility also offers a fully equipped gourmet kitchen that can be rented out for your event catering needs. The kitchen includes an eight burner stove, two baking ovens, two refrigerators, freezer, ice machine, and two large preparation tables.
Reservations
Event reservations can be made no earlier than 90 days, and not later than 21 days, before your desired date.
To check the availability of the facility for a specific date, call the office at (310) 726-4128, open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day.
For a complete price list, list of rules and regulations, and reservation application, download the application.
DOCKWEILER YOUTH CENTER PARKING
Parking for the Dockweiler Youth Center is available in the adjacent Bluff Parking Lot. The lot has more than 500 parking spaces, including ADA parking spots. In addition to the rates below, the lot features short-term parking meters.
Summer Parking Rates
These rates are in effect from the Saturday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September.
| Hours | Weekdays | Saturday – Sunday County Holidays |
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. | $3 | $13 | $13 |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $8 | $13 | |
| 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | $8 | $13 | |
| 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Parking meters: $0.25/10 minutes. $1 minimum. 90 minute maximum. | |||
Winter Parking Rates
These rates are in effect from the Monday after the last Sunday in September through the Friday before Memorial Day.
| Hours | Monday – Friday | Saturday – Sunday County Holidays |
New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. | $3 | $3 | $8 |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $6 | $8 | |
| 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Parking meters: $0.25/10 minutes. $1 minimum. 90 minute maximum. | |||
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (3rd Monday of January)
- Presidents Day (3rd Monday of February)
- Cesar Chavez Day (last Monday of March)
- Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
- Juneteenth (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (1st Monday of September)
- Indigenous Peoples Day (2nd Monday of October)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving Day & day after (4th Thursday and Friday of November)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
Holidays that fall on a Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday; and holidays falling on a Sunday are observed on the following Monday. (Ord. 96-0003 § 2, 1996.)
For the latest information about LA County holidays, call (310) 821-1081 or visit the County of Los Angeles website.
Questions and reservations: 310-726-4128 | dyc@bh.lacounty.gov