Will Rogers State Beach (Temescal Canyon Rd.)
About
Will Rogers State Beach (Temescal Canyon Rd.) is a public ocean beach in California, set within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and about 2.8 miles from Santa Monica. It's a straightforward stop for a day at the shore, with restrooms, lifeguards and accessible access on site. Swimming is allowed, and a fee is charged. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Santa Monica Pier weather station show highs around 70°F in August and September, with almost no wet days from June through September. Several trails start close by. Rivas Canyon Trail is about 1.5 miles away, and Temescal Ridge Trail and Temescal Canyon Trail are each under 2 miles off. Climbers can head to Tick Rock, about 2.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Available
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 (Temescal Canyon Rd.)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
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, 2.9 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
Where it is
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Santa Monica, California · 2.8 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Rivas Canyon TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Temescal Ridge TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Temescal Canyon TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Los Leones TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Tick RockRock climbing2.5 mi
- Main WallRock climbing2.5 mi
- Purple Pyramid, TheRock climbing4.2 mi
- Purple Stones NorthRock climbing4.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
