State Parks Near Rancho Palos Verdes, California
27 state park units lie within 50 miles of Rancho Palos Verdes. The closest is Dockweiler State Beach, about 14 mi north of town. 10 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Dockweiler State Beach14 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 10of 27 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 11parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 15pets allowed
State parks near Rancho Palos Verdes, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Rancho Palos Verdes; driving distance is usually longer.
Dockweiler State Beach
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, fees and rules for Dockweiler State Beach →Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park →Bolsa Chica State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Bolsa Chica State Beach →Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, biking, picnicking, and hiking. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area →Santa Monica State Beach
Things to do include surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Monica State Beach →Will Rogers State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Will Rogers State Beach →Will Rogers State Historic Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Will Rogers State Historic Park →Huntington State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Huntington State Beach →Los Angeles State Historic Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Los Angeles State Historic Park →Pío Pico State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Pío Pico State Historic Park →Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area
Things to do include picnicking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area →Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Malibu Lagoon State Beach →Topanga State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Topanga State Park →Corona del Mar State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Corona del Mar State Beach →Los Encinos State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Los Encinos State Historic Park →Point Dume State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Dume State Beach →Malibu Creek State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Malibu Creek State Park →Crystal Cove State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Crystal Cove State Park →Verdugo Mountains Park Property
Visitors come for wildlife watching, geocaching, biking, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Verdugo Mountains Park Property →Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach →Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park →Leo Carrillo State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Leo Carrillo State Park →Chino Hills State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Chino Hills State Park →Doheny State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Doheny State Beach →Placerita Canyon State Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Placerita Canyon State Park →Point Mugu State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Mugu State Park →San Clemente State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for San Clemente State Beach →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Rancho Palos Verdes
- Dockweiler State Beach 14 mi north · Campground listed
- Bolsa Chica State Beach 19 mi east · Campground listed
- Topanga State Park 28 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Malibu Creek State Park 32 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 33 mi east · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Rancho Palos Verdes
- Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park 16 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bolsa Chica State Beach 19 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 19 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Will Rogers State Historic Park 23 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Huntington State Beach 24 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 10 more in the list above
Swimming near Rancho Palos Verdes
- Dockweiler State Beach 14 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bolsa Chica State Beach 19 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Santa Monica State Beach 20 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Will Rogers State Beach 22 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Huntington State Beach 24 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 10 more in the list above
Hiking near Rancho Palos Verdes
- Dockweiler State Beach 14 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Bolsa Chica State Beach 19 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 19 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Santa Monica State Beach 20 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Will Rogers State Beach 22 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 19 more in the list above
Fishing near Rancho Palos Verdes
- Bolsa Chica State Beach 19 mi east · Fishing listed
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 19 mi north · Fishing listed
- Santa Monica State Beach 20 mi north · Fishing listed
- Will Rogers State Beach 22 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Huntington State Beach 24 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Rancho Palos Verdes
What is the closest state park to Rancho Palos Verdes?
Dockweiler State Beach is the closest, about 14 miles north of Rancho Palos Verdes in a straight line. Next are Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park and Bolsa Chica State Beach.
How many state parks are near Rancho Palos Verdes?
27 state park units are within 50 miles, and 10 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Rancho Palos Verdes have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Dockweiler State Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach and Topanga State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Rancho Palos Verdes?
Yes, at 15 parks, including Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park, Bolsa Chica State Beach and Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Rancho Palos Verdes?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.