Aubrey E. Austin, Jr. Memorial Park

Aubrey E. Austin, Jr. Memorial Park is a public beach in California, about 0.8 miles from Marina del Rey. It's a straightforward stop for a day by the water. The beach has accessible access, a fee is charged, and dogs are allowed, which makes it an easy pick for visitors bringing a pet or needing step-free entry. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put August and September highs around 76°F with lows in the low 60s, and those months see almost no wet days. Several walking routes start within a short distance. Channel Walk is just 0.1 miles away and Ballona Lagoon Marine Preserve Trail about 0.2 miles off. Farther along, the Bill Burke Marina Walk Promenade sits about a mile away, and Ocean Front Walk is roughly 1.4 miles away for a longer stroll along the coast.