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Beaches & Harbors

The County operates and manages 20 beaches stretching along 25 miles of the County's pristine 75-mile mainland coast. It also owns and manages Marina del Rey, the world's largest and most modern small craft harbor, homeport to more than 5,000 pleasure boats. The County also manages Dockweiler RV Park, the only beach recreational vehicle campground in the County. Beautiful Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles off the coast, is only one hour away by boat or 15 minutes by air. Besides the normal beach activities, there are glass-bottom boats and undersea tours on a semi-submarine.

Highlights

Marina del Rey Fuel Dock Closes for Six Months
The fuel dock on Bora Bora Way in Marina del Rey will be closed for about six months for reconstruction beginning Oct. 15. Boaters may refuel at 13701 Fiji Way during the closure.

Junior Lifeguards Must Complete Underwater Test
New applicants for the Junior Lifeguard Program will be required for the first time in 2009 to complete an "underwater test" before taking the applicable swim test for their age. The test requires the applicants to dive to the bottom of the pool and retrieve a swim ring.

Beaches & Harbors Links

	Beach Guide This is a complete guide to county beaches.
	Beach Parking The County manages 17 parking lots and one recreational vehicle park at beach locations. Find out more about fees and information.
	Beach Use Permit A beach use permit is required to have an organized event on County beaches. You can get more information and apply for the permit online.
	County Beaches There are more than 30 county beaches along the Pacific Ocean coastline.
	Dockweiler RV Park The County's only beach recreational vehicle campground is open year-round and offers complete hook-ups, pump-out station, hot showers, laundromat, picnic table, barbecue, and volleyball courts.
	Lifeguards Los Angeles County lifeguards perform more than 10,000 ocean rescues a year and watch over an estimated 55 million beachgoers. County lifeguards also provide around the clock paramedic services to the residents of Catalina Island.
	Marina Del Rey Marina Del Rey is homeport for pleasure boats and is the ultimate Pacific marina devoted to yachting. Find out what you can do here.
	Monitoring Ocean Water The County monitors the ocean water and issues warning advisories or closes beaches when bacteria levels increase due to heavy rain or sewage or chemical spills.

Related Departments, Commissions, and Agencies

13837 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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1320 N. Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
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313 N. Figueroa St., Room 806, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Did You Know?

The County-owned Marina del Rey is the largest man-made small craft harbor in the U.S.

The County manages 25 miles of beaches along the 75-mile mainland coast.

Marina del Rey is homeport to more than 5,000 pleasure boats.

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