12000 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA, 90293

Located about 3 miles south of Playa del Rey, this inviting beach features 3.7 miles of shoreline, fire pits, an RV park, and over 2,000 regular vehicle parking spaces. The wide sandy beach lies beneath the departure’s flight path of LAX, offering fantastic belly views of airlines headed out over the Pacific. Lot entrance is at Vista del Mar and Imperial Highway. 

PLEASE NOTE: THE FIRE PITS ARE CURRENTLY REMOVED DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS. PERSONAL GRILLS, FIRE PITS OR BONFIRES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY LOS ANGELES COUNTY BEACH OR BEACH PARKING LOT.

The Marvin Braude Bike Trail is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs along the Los Angeles County coastline, from the northern terminus at Will Rogers State Beach, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, to the southern terminus at Torrance County Beach in Torrance, and is 

open year-round except during certain times announced due to Covid-19.

415 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

This very small Playa del Rey open 

space came to be known as 

Titmouse Park, a movement is afoot to 

find a more fitting moniker.

Nothing against the titmouse – which happens to be a bird, not a mouse, for anyone who isn’t familiar – but the pocket park deserves better, some residents say.

13110 Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista 90094

The Ballona Discovery Park is a museum without walls where visitors can learn the natural and cultural history of Ballona Wetlands. From the always-buzzing native plant demonstration gardens, including pollinator and medicinal garden, to the serene walk along the riparian corridor where coots and other birds can be spotted hidden in the waters below, there is plenty to explore. Children and parents can stroll through the interpretive Watershed Walk, following the movement of water through every habitat from the mountains to the ocean. Ballona Discovery Park is a gateway to the wetlands and helps connect visitors to the wonders of nature around them.

6660 Esplanade Place, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Small park featuring a saltwater lagoon with waterfowl, plus a baseball field, basketball court and play area for kids.

Vista Del Mar Blvd and Century Blvd Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Under the flight path, ocean view

Set on a slope, a little quiet patch of green with a mini playground and several picnic benches.

12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA, 90292

This multipurpose area at Dockweiler State Beach is for summer camps, special events, and community activities including an outdoor movie series in the summer. The ocean-facing building and terrace is available for private events, such as meetings, weddings, and parties.