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# Point Dume State Beach

Los Angeles · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeAccess & reservations

### Point Dume State Beach: Lower parking lot via Westward Beach Road

Park-specific information

- [Lower parking lot via Westward Beach Road](https://caparks.org/parks/point-dume-state-beach)

The August 28, 2026 notice says road access to the lower lot is unavailable. It distinguishes this parking closure from beach access.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=623)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(310) 457-8144](tel:3104578144)

**Hours**: Day-use parking: Sunrise – Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=623)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.001327&lon=-118.806399)

## About Point Dume State Beach

Point Dume State Beach is listed in official public-land records for Los Angeles, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Diving and snorkeling ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/diving-and-snorkeling)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)ParkingPicnic AreasGuided ToursScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingFamily ProgramsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=623)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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