Dockweiler State Beach
Also known as Dockweiler Beach
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Mon–Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(310) 322-4951
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Los Angeles County, in El Segundo, Dockweiler State Beach covers about 306 acres.
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Mon–Fri | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight facilities: En route Campsites, RV/Trailer Campsites w/Hookups, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Snorkeling and scubaSwimmingSurfingHikingBikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Visitor center
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
The beach is located at the western terminus of Imperial Highway in Playa del Rey.
Other Information
Los Angeles County operates Dockweiler State Beach -- please visit their website for additional information, or call (213) 738-2961.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- W Imperial Hwy & Vista Del Mar
Playa del Rey, CA 90293 - Nearest town
- El Segundo
- Coordinates
- 33.9305, -118.4360
- Phone
- (310) 322-4951
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The beach is located at the western terminus of Imperial Highway & Vista Del Mar in Playa del Rey (Los Angeles).
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- Photo: Pacific Ocean with sand at Dockweiler Beach.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Andrek02
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology