Dockweiler Beach

We came to do a bonfire for my sister's birthday the parking was cheap only 9 dollars and the vibe was great. The beach is clean and has plenty of fire pits and trash cans to maintain it clean. We were able to BBQ grill and enjoy quality family time. They were fully staffed with lifeguards, EMT truck and police so it definitely felt safe to be there with all emergency services ready for any emergency

Beautiful and clean beach with stunning ocean views and plenty of space to relax. The best part is watching planes take off right above the beach — such a unique experience! Perfect spot for sunsets and spending time with family or friends.

Wow ! Nice bike & running trail. I biked and loved that entire route. I went from end of the beach area alllllll the way to Venice Beach. Choose your bike rental wisely their are some cheap ones and then pricey ones. I paid a pretty penny but, no complaints my bike was comfy and I did not feel I overpaid. I say this cause I was approached by a person using a different company and when I told them what I paid they were taken a back. They paid $25 I paid $95 plus tax. Big difference!

It’s not the cleanest or quietest, but it has a raw, untamed vibe that makes it stand out from more polished beaches like Santa Monica or Venice. Parking can be easy, depending on the time and days. Somehow, I always manage to find free parking here — whether it’s tucked away on nearby streets or in a few small, free lots scattered around. There are some restrooms, but cleanliness can be hit-or-miss. It’s not luxury-level, but it’s functional. The beach is generally well-patrolled with plenty of lifeguards, especially during busy hours, which adds a layer of security — helpful, since the waves here can be intense. This isn’t always the best spot for casual wading; it’s popular with surfers for a reason. If you’re planning a swim, it’s smart to check wave and surf reports beforehand. Unfortunately, the beach is often on the dirtier side — not because of nature, but because people just don’t clean up after themselves. It’s got a laid-back, come-as-you-are energy. Great for a spontaneous sunset hang, a quick surf, or even a casual beach bonfire if you’re in one of the fire pit areas.

This beach is the perfect spot to relax and escape from stress. The atmosphere is calm, the sand is clean, and it’s just a great place to unwind. I really enjoy watching the ships go by—it makes for some great photo opportunities. On top of that, since it’s right next to LAX, I also get the chance to capture some awesome plane shots too. What I love most about this beach is the variety of ways I can enjoy it. Sometimes I just lay on the sand, take time to pray, and clear my mind. Other times I’ll swim with friends and enjoy the water. No matter what, it always helps me destress. This is definitely the place I go to recharge.

Dockweiler Beach is a fantastic coastal spot with a unique vibe. Scattered with great little areas to relax or set up for a bonfire, it offers plenty of space to enjoy the ocean without feeling overcrowded. What really sets it apart is the backdrop of planes taking off from LAX—it adds an unexpected but iconic energy to the beach. A perfect blend of calm and character, making it a standout among LA beaches.

The beach is always fun. You have to get here Hella early to get a good pit spot. We got here at 7:30 am and a lot were already claimed. Be aware, if you wear light colored sandals or shoes, they will be brown by the time you leave. I wore white and they were very by midday. I added a photo of the before and after so you can have an idea. Anywho, have fun. And oh, yeah, it's $13 to park. No in and out allowed.

Absolutely beautiful. As with any beach, you have debris that pushes up from the water, but it was still so very beautiful at a time I would’ve thought there would have been many people around. It wasn’t very crowded is seven dollars to enter and there’s also an RV park as well. I definitely will be back to visit. Looking forward to bringing my family.

It's not the cleanest or quietest, but it has a raw, untamed vibe that makes it stand out from more polished beaches like Santa Monica or Venice. Parking can be easy, depending on the time and days. Somehow, I always manage to find free parking here -- whether it's tucked away on nearby streets or in a few small, free lots scattered around. There are some restrooms, but cleanliness can be hit-or-miss. It's not luxury-level, but it's functional. The beach is generally well-patrolled with plenty of lifeguards, especially during busy hours, which adds a layer of security -- helpful, since the waves here can be intense. This isn't always the best spot for casual wading; it's popular with surfers for a reason. If you're planning a swim, it's smart to check wave and surf reports beforehand. Unfortunately, the beach is often on the dirtier side -- not because of nature, but because people just don't clean up after themselves. It's got a laid-back, come-as-you-are energy. Great for a spontaneous sunset hang, a quick surf, or even a casual beach bonfire if you're in one of the fire pit areas.

The police/security/special forces people you got up there are way way way too aggressive! We are working professional locals in our 50's. They pulled guns on my brother last year for turning into the driveway part because they decided to close it while he was in the turning lane. (Obviously get that response) and he even had an RV there. when there is 8 of them talking tough about their war stories that's what you end up getting. All in tactical gear too. Then they close the bathrooms whenever they want. So I ended up going all the way to the gangland in the other side and those bathrooms (closed!) then their portapottys haven't been service in who knows how long. There was crap at the top of hole. You know how deep those are? When I knocked on one I interrupted two teenagers have relations in that nasty porta john. Getting a bj in a pj. Groups of kids smashing bottles in that parking lot and lighting off fireworks. Pairs of teens laying together in the dark in the sand everywhere you look. And by the way.... Not o e security guard in site. I finally go find the one elderly woman security guard that was sleeping in her car and I told her about the baths. By now it's 9:18 I said no bathrooms. And she wouldn't give me the code because it's for the employees apparently. I had to go back to my RV to get the code even though I had I'd . I asked why are the bathrooms closed early. She said "thas his choi" I said , am I supposed to poop right in front of the door. So she called the green beret wanna bees, and the whole night the only security found was sleeping in her car until now! They acted like there was a man hunt. It was crazy as I watched them from the bike lane go rv to rv with flashlights and hands on their guns.(why do they have guns?) Everyone at that beach needs to be fired from security to the cleaning staff that cuts corners because there's no supervision. Ummm we are the supervision. We pay taxes and I bring my family to park the rv on weekends because we live in the area. It's not a prison camp!

This is one of my favorite beaches to get running miles in as the bike path is a smooth winding one along nice the beach. Plenty of rest stops with benches, restrooms and easy parking.

Love love love Cali and love love love the beach. Got to get those negative ions, breathe fresh air, get outside and marvel at God's Wonders!

Dockworker State Beach is one of the closest beaches to the San Fernando Valley, and with our beautiful California weather, you can enjoy the beach almost year-round. I recently visited with my family to grill hot dogs and make s'mores, and it was such a great time. It's one of the few beaches in the area that offers fire pits, so be sure to get there early to secure a spot. The beach itself is generally very clean, and there are lifeguards stationed along the shore to ensure everyone stays safe. There's also a parking lot with rates that vary throughout the year, usually ranging from $10 to $25, depending on the season.

Love Dockweiler Beach everytime we bring or pick up someone from the Airport we go for a run to the beach. We had done a run event here before too. Fresh Air and seeing other runners and cyclist is cool. Wish I live closer lol We ran 8 miles yesterday but you can run a half marathon there. Recommended it. Parking is $7.00 for all day. Bathroom were clean.

California the weather the food the people. Waking up to the sound of the ocean and not having to spend a fortune on an expensive hotel It was legend

This is by far one of my favorite beaches to go to during summertime however Im gonna have to give one star because of a few things. They charge $13 dollars for parking now and there is a time limit for being here and if you plan on doing a bonfire you must come at least by morning or late afternoon to guarantee yourself a free fire pit. This beach is huge I don't understand why they cant add more fire pits as weekends it is a shit show with huge groups and partygoers already taking over the pit spots. I feel like this beach has lot its touch compared to a few years ago. The city should really look into upgrading this beach and adding more fire pits especially for the amount of parking they charge on a daily.

The parking is $13 cash and card accepted. This beach is great because of the multiple parking lots you get to choose from once you pay at the entrance and there are buildings that help you recognize where the bathrooms are. The sand is beautiful and smooth with waters that are great to step into. I never loved the feeling of seaweed brushing against my legs-- and I'm happy to announce that there was no sign of seaweed when I went! It is also ADA-friendly with the disability parking spots and the ramps/concrete walkways spanning from the lot. Still some traveling on sand of course, but it is not bad compared to other beaches with a very vast sandy coast. Janitorial staff drove by several times throughout the beach experience with their car and checked on the trash bins, even on Labor Day. The lifeguards were stationed and attentive as well!!! Really the only downside is the loud sounds of the airplanes passing by from LAX-- which is every 5 minutes. All in all, enjoyed our experience here and is always so great to have group hangouts happen here!! P.S. Experience will be great if you arrive EARLY! The car lines to get inside and outsode got really long by the time we were leaving.. which was at around 2PM!!

This hidden gem offers breathtaking views that are literally ten minutes from the airport. Before returning our rental, we stopped here. The parking fee was very reasonable at $7. There's a small shack with snacks, essentials, and bathrooms. It's a very relaxing beach with a place for campfires on the sand. We spent an hour here before our flight, watching the planes take off and the waves crash.

DockWeiler sucked pito tonight. Cops patrolling every 2 seconds and didn't let us have a bonfire. Then they tell us last minute that the lot closes in 15 minutes and kicked us out. This has never happened before and I've been going to Dockweiler for years. Worst experience at a beach ever and safe to say im never going back again!

Of the few beaches I've visited in California, this one reminded me of Florida the most. With the flat sand and a view as far as you can see, this is such a great spot to watch the sun rise or set. There is lots of parking and it's a quick minute walk to get directly on the beach.

One of the few beaches in LA that have bonfire pits. During the summer and weekends you definitely have to get there early to claim a pit. This beach has a strong police presence, lifeguards both in the towers and walking around, & plenty of street parking on Vista Del Mar. There are also Full RV hook ups in the parking lot. Cons: The restrooms are always out of paper towels. It's close to the Airport, so planes are passing by every 10 minutes. Overall, my experience was positive

This is definitely my go to beach in Los Angeles! I love watching the planes take off from LAX. They have lots of bonfire pits but if you are going on a weekend, try to come earlier to grab a spot as they can be all claimed by sunset. There's also a small store to buy some snacks and even some wood and lighter fluid for your bonfire. There is a $9 parking fee before you enter but there's plenty of parking. That's LA for you tho! With that said, you won't be disappointed spending your whole day here.

I would like to say that yesterday the day before Mother's Day we were at the beach. We went to an event at the rec center and it took 45 minutes to get into the parking as they only had one person working the booth. He was charging $8 for parking area. The gentleman that was working was doing the best he could but it wasn't good enough. You would think on a record breaking 100 degree day that they would have placed more than one person at the booth. He seemed like he didn't know how to work the credit card system and subsequently held up the traffic and we were late getting into the gathering. Do better! And for the supervisor who thought it was professional to reprimand the worker you need sensitivity training as that's no way to speak to your worker while he is assisting customers. Very sad. The one star is for the supervisor and management get some help at the guard booth on these hot days. You know folks will be at the beach!!

Never Again!!! If you have a dog(s) & are visiting from out of town don't go to this place take into account & do your research before. My family & I were planning on going to the beach for our dogs but this was far from non. They charge you a $9 fee upon entering. This has been years ago so don't take my word. Prices may have changed (raised) since visiting last. I've asked myself so bicyclists & joggers are in your lane while trying to walk your fur baby? Mind you it was the weekend & parking was free. But did the employees mention that? Take a wild guess! The answer is no anything to make a few dollar(s) Just do your research & find dog friendly beaches or parks without fees.

I was inear my old neighborhood and came to watch the Sunset. I used to ride my bike down from Culver City on the Balona Creek bike trail to Plata Del Rey through Dockweiler Beach and to Redindo Beach and back. I missed the beach now that I live in LV.

Love the beach and their bonfires but the beach is dirty, I recommend Marina del Rey or Palos Verdes beaches.

I've been here countless times over the last two years and it's always to watch the sunset. I've never had an issue finding parking in the almost empty lot one stop down from the main entrance. It's still paid parking but seems a little more relaxed during the evening. The main building has a public restroom and showers. I think there's also a restaurant open during the day, but I've never been there when it's open. I also read online that you can use the bon fire pits here. I've gotten tar stuck on my foot two times while walking barefoot in the sand because of all of the oil fracking going on. That's a pain to get out (you need oil, soap, and a lot of scrubbing). But if you wear slippers or flip flops, you should be fine. If you follow the bike/walking path south, it gets a little dirtier as there's a lot of litter around. There's also a community that has settled there. Otherwise it's a nice and less populated beach than most spots around.

Dockweiler has become just a place for locals to party. The campground has been over run with weekend party's, and that's just sad. The grass between the sites used to be well kept up, the sites were clean, but those days are gone. All the site have a small amount of left over trash from the previous camper. This trip we had a Mexican Band playing until 11pm, until the cops broke it up. I remember the days when all the Motorhome would park together in two sections and the trailers had two sections, now everyone is together and it sucks. Too many rowdy people taking over the park. This will be our last trip here. Park and Recreation has lost control of both areas of Dockweiler Beach. Time for a management change.

This beach is musty. The sand made my feet black like I work in a chimney. Parking was $13 for a nasty beach. Did the parking attendant even actually work there? The entire beach smelled like nasty bbq. The bathrooms are from a horror film (think of the Saw franchise). There are literal homeless encampments. People brought DJ equipment to a beach, and they weren't even good. There was a quincenera, gender reveal, and birthday party all next to one another. It was packed. We had to walk extremely far to find an area without people. Couldn't even go into the water due to the bacteria and not wanting a UTI. Two women were talking about clotheslining pre-pubescent boys on the bike path who were following the rules. It is the GHETTO. I had to take an hour shower upon my return home and SCRUB MY FEET!

Fun day at the beach with family. We were able to get a fire pit only because I showed up early to claim one. It was fun watching my great grandchildren roast marshmallows for s'mores. Extra tasty with a dash of sand! Walk, bike, play, swim, eat, then gather around the fire pit!

Love this beach. It's usually so calming and love how there are so many fire pits around to have a bonfire. Took my sister here and she loves how spacious it was and our bonfire experience. When we came, it was clean and the pit was well maintained. Plenty of parking and it's only about $7 to park per car. Definitely recommend coming here if you are thinking of doing a bonfire.

3 day camping trip with my family, RV, golf cart, a dj, bonfire, I paid $13 to park inside each day, and I am having a great time in nature. We are bbq'ing and having a good time.

Haven't been to this beach and I have lived here all my life. The beach was pretty clean but the water wasn't. Still a great experience though. Everyone on the beach was there to have a good time. We had a car show in the parking lot, a DJ mixing some good ole house music to the side of us, and a comedy show behind us. It was really great just sitting there because every once in awhile, well quite often, the airplanes go over you since LAX is so close. It is definitely a sight to see. We definitely want to come back and possibly visit the other side where you can camp out in your RV. Great location to enjoy a few nights away from home.

I usually come to this beach specifically to have bonfires! Their pits are pretty distant from each other and very spacious for the wood. At the time I went, it wasn't too crowded and a lot of pits were empty. But usually on weekends during the summer months, the pits are taken by 2PM, so plan accordingly! Very relaxing vibe here, where people just play football or cooking hot dogs with their friends/family. The beach was pretty clean and there were a lot of trash bins around to prevent littering. People are really friendly from what I've encountered so far. I'm not sure if it's entirely pet friendly, but I did see some people bring their dogs. I'm so happy I went to Dockweiler when I did because I caught the prettiest sunset I've seen since being in LA. Overall, very enjoyable experience and I highly recommend this beach if you want somewhere less crowded or want to do a bonfire with your friends! There's a lot of parking available, but you have to pay about $10. Not bad of a price, especially since it is for the entire day and not by the hour.

I went to Dockweiler State Beach for a friend's birthday party a couple months ago. If you like bonfires and airplanes, this is the beach for you. Our toddler is really into planes, so we decided to be brave and take him and the baby to this grown-up party. I suspect a lot of the childless people at the party took one look at us and were like, I have made all the right choices here. It was a pretty cold day (though I gather that this beach is always kind of cold and windy in the afternoon, before the fires get going) and the baby was just not having it. I tried to feed him with a spoon that I immediately dropped in the sand, and we left before I'd have to nurse him in that stinging wind. The planes were great, though, and kept our toddler happy and occupied while we drank some wine with other adults. The beach was also pleasantly calm, with ample parking and open space for large parties. If we hadn't come with the children, we would've stayed and enjoyed the bonfire. Next time, maybe we'll leave the kids at home and bring a good thick blanket.

Camp site management does not care that people are blasting loud music past midnight. Zero enforcement of the rules. Will not be returning.

We were here this Weekend. I had not been to Dockweiler in a while. Its right off of the 405 freeway near the LAX Airport. Very nice Los Angeles beach that gets more attention now from the locals. All the tourists hang out in Santa Monica. So its nice to be here and barbecue and cook on this beach. Bon fires are allowed here too. They have recently did a good clean up of this beach. SOmetimes it attracts bad crowds here. But all in all, its a good beach.

Freezing my butt off, winds were super harsh today! The sand from Beach blew onto streets. Nice beach and easy parking, cool attendants as well. I think they were filming a movie here too! Super awesome

Went on a Sunday mid August- we throughly we'd need to get there at 7am to get a fire pit based on other reviews. There were still plenty of pits at 10am, the last one was taken by noon. So do with that what you will. Parking was $14 I think. Plenty of parking but started to fill up by 3pm. The beach is super dirty from all the ash, very noisy from parties, beyond packed with families and children all afternoon. But it's the only space in LA country where beach bonfires are allowed, so I won't complain too much.

09/18/2021 Coming out here early in the morning with the marine layer covering the morning sun. There are already employees collecting parking money as you enter. There are fire pits here for you to enjoy a BBQ or just a nice fire at sunset. You have to bring your own wood. Still puzzling why you bring what you packed but you don't pack it up when you leave. This Saturday that we are all here is for Coastal Clean up Day with Heal the Bay. About 90 people came out to help pick about 40 lbs of trash. I hear everyone complaining about the little itty pieces of styrofoam. Definitely no shortage of plastic straws found on this beach too. We also witnessed the lifeguard testing as they were all wearing bright green swim caps. Will you all be joining me for the next beach clean up? How are you helping to reduce and/or recycle?? Tell me, please.

The one main positive to dockweiler beach was it was huuuge. The day I went was pretty empty, so there was quite a bit of open beach space. Even if it were a busy Saturday, there was plenty of sand to go around. Parking was surprisingly cheap for a lot, being $8 for all day. There is no close street parking, so your only options are to pay for parking or walk up the inclined streets across from the beach to park. Overall, not a bad beach spot, but there are better beaches in the area

Great views. Love to watch the sunset. Bonfire friendly. Wouldn't recommend getting into the water. Best time to go is during the week

Horrible parking management and unprofessional traffic control. Plan ahead and get ENTIRE party before 2pm or wait in huge line riddled with unhappy drivers (justified). Traffic control doesn't let anyone get dropped off or picked up. Beware. Tip: Perhaps find parking somewhere else and walk. This is unfortunately the best bet. Good luck!

One of the very few if not the only beach with bonfires. I would've loved to take advantage of their bonfires. Sadly, we didn't get the opportunity to on this visit. They also offer hang gliding lessons, which looks like a ton of fun. I've heard a lot of negative things about this beach in regards to its cleanliness. I also heard efforts were put forth to clean it up. And it shows because I didn't really see a single piece of litter while on the beach. My issues were the water processing plant l. Which I'm aware is extremely necessary, but at the same time also an eyesore. We had to walk a great distance to get to the one inconveniently located rest room that we found at the youth center. Worst of all is the fact that they don't have stairs leading to the beach. It's not really a problem for me. But a member or two of my party had a rather challenging time, climbing down & up the hill to get to & from the beach.

Just found out the parking management was changed to L.A. County Department of Beaches and Harbors, which was a huge mistake. Today, May 30th, 4:50pm, I went to simply enter the parking lot in order to drop someone off at the bottom of the ramp, after which I would turn around and leave - not even to get out of my car. Literally dropping off a passenger. I approached an African-American Female with short hair, sitting under an umbrella next to a booth. I explained my intention of dropping off for 30 seconds and coming right back to exit. She quickly replied: "NO. You can turn around here and they can walk all the way down. OR you can pay $9." Extremely unprofessional attitude; She treated me as if I was not only an ingenuine liar, but also too poor to hand her $9 for no apparent reason. This is the first time in my life I have been denied passenger loading/drop-off at a parking booth. I truly cannot understand why such harshness and ridiculousness. I wish I got her name; No kindness at all, what a shameful and humiliating encounter. I will never come back here. They make you sound DUMB and POOR!! No understanding whatsoever.

A popular Southern California beach destination thanks to its bonfires, visited here on a Saturday evening in late July 2023. Parking is always a rock paper scissors likelihood gamble, and this particular visit it was more challenging then usual. Traffic control stopped entry to the parking lot right in front of me, so it took over 90 minutes to find parking in the secondary lot adjacent to the Dockweiler youth center. From there it was a forty minute walk to the particular lifeguard tower my friends were gathered at. On the bright-side I hit my daily 10,000 steps. Wish there was a digital board visible on Imperial Highway and or frequent social media posts about Dockweiler parking availability to better assist excited visitors who trek far and wide to enjoy the bonfire and overall beach amenities. There could be better lighting along the beach boardwalk pathway from the various parking lots, visibility is a bit strained after sunset.

Great underrated beach. No frills and usually uncrowded, at least the times I've gone. Parking is $8 for most of the day into the evening, a good value for a family outing, but a little expensive for just a few hours. I come here to re-learn surfing, less intimidating than the more crowded beaches south of here and or course not as sexy as Hermosa or Manhattan Beach. Definitely less crowded and no worries about getting in the way of kids, wiping out, etc. or having to run back to the meters to pay for parking again. All this for peace of mind is worth it.

Pretty neat beach with lots of room. Cool thing about this is that it is next to LAX so planes fly overhead. Slightly annoying thing is that it can get loud when that happens. Lots of fire pits, you gotta get there early (think like 7-8am) if you want to reserve one of a holiday weekend. I would give 5 stars but sometimes some events like car shows take up a lot of spaces in the parking lot and it is super annoying to deal with because they aren't even there for the beach. Parking costs like $13. Come here for a chill beach day and/or a group of friends for a "bonfire".

Decided to park our 32 ft motorhome and park on a few parking spaces. Went to the beach and biked. As we returned, we got ticketed for parking in multiple spaces. We were also not allowed to have rv parking on the weekends. Mind you, there are plenty of parking spots and we paid for parking too. There was no signage regarding this as well. If we knew, we'd certainly not park there at all. Warning for any future rv campers, don't bring them here.

I'm new to certain places like this beach I have only been here maybe a handful of times. Each time was to get some air and feel like I'm living durning this pandemic. Came here for the Sunset and to enjoy playtime with my Goddaughter to create some normalcy. Parking was 7.00 cannot complain. I found a location to park , found a spot immediately to set my stuff. There was not many folks and those around where beyond 6 feet. I was happy it was not crowed. The beach was picked up not much trash around. Occasionally I seen people eating and leaving there trash. Hoping one day folks can "leave no trace"

I really like this beach just if you go on weekends make sure to get there early if you want to get to the fire pits it's first come first serve I liked that it's pretty well kept as well but oarking if you get there late is a bit of a distance from the pits as well .

Cool little beach with fire pits! Came here around 8pm with some takeout to enjoy on the beach next to a fire. There are so many fire pits! We asked to join an existing one and met some cool friends. Parking was $7 and I was a little disappointed to still see the parking fees be collected so late, but what are you going to do? Didn't see any options for free parking. It was nice to watch the airplanes land at LAX over the water, enjoy the firepits and the nice atmosphere and the ocean waves. Definitely recommend this beach if you're looking for a place to have a firepit and a warm night out!

Its my little slice of heaven and Ive been hesitant to write it up because I want it all to myself! But sharing is caring and I hope if you decide to come visit this lovely stretch of beach, you'll leave with lasting memories and leave with any trash you brought with you and dispose of it properly. That said...I love coming to Dockweiler almost every day from fall to winter. Yes you read that right. I don't come for the fun and frolic of the actual water in the warmer months, but rather I like to enjoy the spectacular sunsets that occur during the cooler months (see my photo posts). The beach path is easily accessible from the street or you can drive in via the Ranger station at the end of Imperial hwy. I believe it's still under $10 to park inside the lot. There are several concrete rings that I believe can be reserved on line to get a bond fire going with you family and friends. And south of the main entrance there is parking and hook ups for those that shlepping their RV's. Looks pretty cool to me! Misc: The public bathrooms (but this applies to all public bathrooms) could be clearer. It's a tough thing to maintain. Ey! Whatareyagonnado? Overall: Cats out of the bag! Its an easily accessible well maintained beach with some amenities for you and your family to enjoy. Remember to place your trash in the cans people! Please.

This is one of my favorite beaches to visit (I usually don't go into the water). I love watching the planes take off from LAX as they fly over the water. This was one of my favorite places to go when I wanted to have a bonfire with friends. It might not be the cleanest water but it has a lot of life with people enjoying the beach and having bonfires. If you are looking for a place to hang out and just enjoy the scene this is the place to be.

So amazing to watch the planes fly over, a cute, cheap day date! A little dirty, so best to wear shoes when you're walking on the sidewalks to make sure you don't step on any trash.

WTF! Literally been sitting in a line outside the damn parking lot near lifeguard stand 54 for 40 minutes. It's ridiculous. Just waiting to meet my family for a barbecue with an upset newborn is dumb as hell. We not only saw the open spaces from our vantage point but the la county truck driving around NOT counting spaces. When we got to the attendant I asked what the delay was and they stated "we were told there were no spaces to park" although there were 20 empty spaces when we arrived and 30 cars vacated the area while we waited. I'VE NEVER! This is not a Hollywood club... let people in.

Had a great time having a bonfire with friends, but my group had to clean up 20+ nails from around the fire pit. Airplanes are constantly passing overhead. I went in the water and got a rash on my arm that thankfully quickly faded. Bathrooms were gross, as expected of beach bathrooms. Bring your own toilet paper. Very pretty beach and not a whole lot of litter on the sand. Lots of trash cans. Parking on the weekend was $13. Lifeguards were on duty. Overall vibe of the beachgoers was nice. There was also a beach market. The waves were nice; too bad about the skin reaction I had.