LOS ANGELES COUNTY
POINT DUME BEACH
POINT DUME BEACH ACCESS
Status: Scheduled Closure | Dates: June 1–5, 2026 | Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 1 through June 5, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily, Pont Dume Beach access on Westward Beach Road beyond the pay gate at Birdview Avenue will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic due to scheduled construction work.
Los Angeles County Public Works will install a new storm drain and repair roadway damage to help maintain safe and reliable coastal access.
What to Expect
- No vehicle access beyond the swing gate off Birdview Avenue
- The beach parking lot will be closed during construction hours
- No pedestrian access through the roadway construction area
- Beach access may be available along the shoreline at low tide only
Plan Ahead
- Expect traffic delays along Westward Beach Road and nearby areas
- Allow extra travel time
- Consider visiting during non-closure hours
- Check this page for latest updates before visiting
VISIT POINT DUME BEACH
Point Dume has over one mile of ocean frontage with 34 acres of sand. It is surrounded by headlands, cliffs, rocky coves, and vast beach access.
Amenities include restrooms, showers, restaurants, 373 parking spaces, and a hiking trail. Popular activities include swimming, diving, surfing, and scuba diving. The hiking trail leads to an ancient coastal bluff sand dune.
On a clear day, visitors can enjoy an incredible view encompassing the entire Santa Monica Bay and distant Catalina Island.
A stairway from the east side of the bluff-top gives access to a more isolated beach with fine tide-pooling opportunities. Like Zuma Beach, Point Dume is a great place to watch grey whales during their December-March migration.
”
POINT DUME BEACH SURF REPORT
Rotate Phone to View