Rat Beach
About
Rat Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 2.7 miles from Palos Verdes Estates. Lifeguards are on duty, and there is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall bring the warmest beach weather. At a nearby weather station in Redondo Beach, typical averages from July through September reach highs around 76°F with lows near 62°F. Winters stay mild, with typical highs in the mid-60s. Trails sit close by for anyone who wants to pair a beach day with a walk. Olmsted Trail and Valmonte Trail are each about 0.9 miles away. Boundary Trail and Lunada Canyon Trail are a little farther, both within about 2.6 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Rat 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 66–76°F and lows of 47–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Redondo Beach, CA weather station, 2.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan67° high47° low
- Feb66° high48° low
- Mar66° high50° low
- Apr67° high52° low
- May70° high56° low
- Jun72° high58° low
- Jul76° high62° low
- Aug76° high63° low
- Sep76° high62° low
- Oct74° high57° low
- Nov71° high51° low
- Dec66° high47° low
Nearby
- Olmsted TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Valmonte TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Boundary TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Lunada Canyon TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Thoroughbred TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Quarterhorse TrailHiking3.2 mi
- John's Canyon TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Palos Verdes PeninsulaRock climbing4.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
