BEACHES
DOCKWEILER YOUTH CENTER
DOCKWEILER YOUTH CENTER FACILITIES RENTAL
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 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.
Dockweiler Youth Center is the ideal place to host your next event!
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 15 days, before your desired date.
To check the availability of the facility for a specific date, call the office at (310) 726-4128, 8 am – 8 pm every day.
For a complete price list, list of rules and regulations, and reservation application, click on the link below.
UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE
YOUTH CENTER CLASSES
Zumba Fitness Class
Ditch your boring workout and join our free Zumba class at the Dockweiler Youth Center!
Download Zumba Fitness Class Flyer
Mondays & Wednesday: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sandy Brushes Class
Enjoy this free beginning drawing & watercolor art class with Cammie Richardson at Dockweiler Youth Center. All materials for this class will be provided. Students must be 14 years or older to participate in this class.
*Note: Class schedule is subject to change based on instructor/facility availability. Please call the DYC to pre-register for each class.
Download Sandy Brushes Class Flyer
Thursdays: 6 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Please call the DYC to pre-register for each class.
Fridays: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Kids Craft Class
Come sit by the ocean at Dockweiler Beach to learn, enjoy, and make a craft project at this FREE “Make It and Take It” Craft Class for kids 0-12 years old. All kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Download Kids Craft Class Flyer
Saturdays (weather permitting): 10 am – 11 am
Shore Fishing Class
The Department of Beaches and Harbors offers an introductory course to shore fishing. Fishing poles and bait will be provided at no cost. Anglers typically catch surfperch, croaker, corbina, halibut, and leopard shark. All ages are welcome.
Download Shore Fishing Class Flyer
Saturdays (weather permitting): 9:00am – 10:30am
- Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Anyone over 16 years of age must present a valid California fishing license to participate
Fishing licenses can be purchased locally at:
- West Marine, 4750 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, (310) 823-5357
- Marina del Rey Sportfishing, 13759 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, (310) 372-3712
DOCKWEILER YOUTH CENTER PARKING
Summer Parking Rates
Weekdays
6am-9am: $3
9am-6pm: $8
6pm-10pm: $3
Weekends
6am-6pm: $13
6pm-10pm: $3
Winter Parking Rates
Weekdays
6am-9am: $3
9am-4pm: $6
4pm-10pm: $3
Weekends
6am-9am: $3
9am-4pm: $8
4pm-10pm: $3