When to Go
The sun shines through all four seasons at Will Rogers, so you can enjoy seaside strolls and bike rides even when it’s too cold to swim. Peak season is June through August, and although it’s often quieter than neighboring beaches, it can still get busy. Get there before midday to snag a parking spot, especially on weekends and holidays.
Know Before You Go
- Will Rogers State Beach is located along the Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1), between Santa Monica and Malibu in West LA. It’s about a 19-mile or 40-minute drive from downtown LA.
- Daily parking fees are charged at the state beach. Will Rogers is one of the few California State Parks that does not accept the Annual Day Use Pass.
- Facilities at Will Rogers State Beach include volleyball courts, a children’s playground, a beachside café, picnic tables, showers, and restrooms. There are lifeguard patrols through summer.
- There are accessible parking spaces, restrooms, and picnic sites at Will Rogers State beach. Beach wheelchairs are also available.
Will Rogers State Beach
Sun, sand, and a celebrity legacy—what more could you want from an LA beach?
Named after a Hollywood actor, this sandy shoreline is where locals escape the crowds of nearby Malibu and Santa Monica. With three miles of sand, there’s plenty of space to swim, surf, and sunbathe, or you can explore the coast along the 19-mile South Bay Bicycle Trail. Need more convincing? Will Rogers State Beach has also graced the small screen in several TV shows, including the original Baywatch. There’s no camping at the state park, but campers can head inland to camp in the mountains or check into an RV park in nearby Malibu.
Named after a Hollywood actor, this sandy shoreline is where locals escape the crowds of nearby Malibu and Santa Monica. With three miles of sand, there’s plenty of space to swim, surf, and sunbathe, or you can explore the coast along the 19-mile South Bay Bicycle Trail. Need more convincing? Will Rogers State Beach has also graced the small screen in several TV shows, including the original Baywatch. There’s no camping at the state park, but campers can head inland to camp in the mountains or check into an RV park in nearby Malibu.
When to Go
The sun shines through all four seasons at Will Rogers, so you can enjoy seaside strolls and bike rides even when it’s too cold to swim. Peak season is June through August, and although it’s often quieter than neighboring beaches, it can still get busy. Get there before midday to snag a parking spot, especially on weekends and holidays.
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The sun shines through all four seasons at Will Rogers, so you can enjoy seaside strolls and bike rides even when it’s too cold to swim. Peak season is June through August, and although it’s often quieter than neighboring beaches, it can still get busy. Get there before midday to snag a parking spot, especially on weekends and holidays.
Know Before You Go
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