Dockweiler State Beach
About
Dockweiler State Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about 2 miles from the town of El Segundo. It's a straightforward stop for a day at the shore, with restrooms on site, lifeguards on duty and accessible access for visitors who need it. Swimming is allowed, and a fee is charged. Summer and early fall are the warmest, driest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 75°F in July and 77°F in August and September, with almost no wet days from June through September. Several short walks sit close by. Bluff Trail at One Westbluff is about 2 miles away, and Channel Walk and Ballona Lagoon Marine Preserve Trail are each just over 2 miles off. For a longer outing, the Ocean Front Walk is about 3.4 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Dockweiler State Beach
California
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–77°F and lows of 49–65°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Los Angeles Intl Ap, CA weather station, 3.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan66° high49° low
- Feb66° high50° low
- Mar66° high52° low
- Apr68° high54° low
- May69° high58° low
- Jun72° high61° low
- Jul75° high64° low
- Aug77° high65° low
- Sep77° high64° low
- Oct74° high60° low
- Nov71° high54° low
- Dec66° high49° low
Nearby
- Bluff Trail at One WestbluffHiking1.9 mi
- Channel WalkHiking2 mi
- Ballona Lagoon Marine Preserve TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Bill Burke Marina Walk PromenadeHiking3 mi
- Ocean Front WalkHiking3.4 mi
- Grand Canal WalkHiking3.5 mi
LMU TrailHikingPhoto: Jengod, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.7 mi- UclaRock climbing8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Dockweiler State Beach
Best months: Year-round. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
66° / 49°
6 wet
Feb
66° / 50°
6 wet
Mar
66° / 52°
5 wet
Apr
68° / 54°
3 wet
May
69° / 58°
2 wet
Jun
72° / 61°
0 wet
Jul
75° / 64°
0 wet
Aug
77° / 65°
0 wet
Sep
77° / 64°
1 wet
Oct
74° / 60°
2 wet
Nov
71° / 54°
3 wet
Dec
66° / 49°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Los Angeles Intl Ap, CA, 3.1 mi away at 97 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
