LOS ANGELES COUNTY

POINT DUME BEACH

ROAD CLOSURE BEYOND PAY GATE

POINT DUME BEACH ACCESS

Status: CLOSED | Updated June 8, 2026: Roadway repairs are continuing and expected to be completed by June 12, 2026. Construction hours are 6 a.m.-3 p.m. daily.

Update June 8, 2026:
Due to unexpected construction challenges, roadway repairs are taking longer than originally anticipated. Work is now expected to continue through June 12, 2026.

June 8 through June 12, 2026, between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily, Point Dume Beach access on Westward Beach Road beyond the pay gate at Birdview Avenue will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic to allow roadway repairs to continue.

Los Angeles County Public Works is installing a new storm drain and repairing 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

ABOUT THE BEACH

VISIT POINT DUME BEACH

FIND ANOTHER 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.