Will Rogers State Beach
About
Will Rogers State Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 3.6 miles from Santa Monica. Swimming is allowed, lifeguards are on duty, and the beach has restrooms and accessible access. A fee is charged. Late summer and early fall are the warmest time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Santa Monica Pier show highs around 70°F in August and September, with almost no rainy days. Hikers can reach Los Leones Trail about a mile away and Temescal Ridge Trail at 1.7 miles. Climbers will find Tick Rock and Main Wall within about 2 miles.
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
Will Rogers 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 62–70°F and lows of 50–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Monica Pier, CA weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan62° high50° low
- Feb62° high50° low
- Mar62° high52° low
- Apr63° high53° low
- May63° high56° low
- Jun66° high59° low
- Jul69° high62° low
- Aug70° high62° low
- Sep70° high61° low
- Oct68° high58° low
- Nov67° high54° low
- Dec63° high50° low
Nearby
- Los Leones TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Temescal Ridge TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Leacock Memorial TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Bienveneda TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Tick RockRock climbing1.9 mi
- Main WallRock climbing2 mi
- Purple Pyramid, TheRock climbing3.5 mi
- Purple Stones NorthRock climbing3.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors