Dockweiler State Beach

Dockweiler State Beach has 3.7 miles of ocean frontage and 288 acres of beach. Amenities include restrooms, showers, picnic facilities, fire rings, and volleyball nets.
 
The Marvin Braude Bike Trail, also known as the beach bike path, is readily accessible, which many visitors use for roller-blading, jogging, and of course, bicycling.
 
Jetties at the north end of the beach provide ideal fishing opportunities. Shore fishing is also popular. 
 
The beach is quite expansive with lots of sand. In the summer it can get quite busy, especially towards the evening when everyone is trying to gather around one of the various fire rings. The only drawback here is its proximity to Los Angeles International Airport; the noise can get quite loud for some. The nearby parking lots have over 1,200 spaces and there are so many activities available and plenty of room to do them in, that the jet noise above can be easily tolerated.
 
Dockweiler State Beach is LA's only beach campground, providing 118 spaces (RVs only) in a paved lot that is directly next to the sand. It has complete hook-ups, a pump-out station, hot showers, and a laundromat. Each campsite has a picnic table and barbecue.