Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles, CA - California Beaches (2024)

FAQs

Will Rogers State Beach clean? ›

How's the actual beach stuff—sand and surf? The water is clean at Will Rogers, so it's a perfect place to take a dip on a sweltering day. It's also calm, so you won't find too many surfers. You will however, find a lot of beach volleyball players.

Will Rogers State Beach extends one and three-quarters mile along the shore. The beach features swimming and skin diving. Facilities include volleyball courts, playground and gymnastic equipment, as well as a bike path and walkway.

BEACH HISTORY

This beach was named after Will Rogers, actor, philosopher, and cowboy. In the early 1930's, Will Rogers was the most popular and highest paid actor in Hollywood. Despite the country's economic hardships of the Great Depression, in 1930 Will Rogers was earning $300,000 a picture.

According to California beach rules, alcoholic beverages are not allowed, but if you'd like to have beachside beverage deliveries, you can contact Juicefly.

Yes, like most CA State parks, there is an entry fee per vehicle. The cost to park at the ranch is $12 per car. If you plan to come to the ranch frequently, consider purchasing a parking pass!

In-Season Hours & Parking: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday - Friday and 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends & holidays. Gates close at sunset. Check the capacity of the parking lot.

Today's Will Rogers sea temperature is 65 °F.

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.

Will Rogers State beach surfing? ›

The best time of year for surfing Will Rogers with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 61% of the time in December while 24% of the time it tends to be blown out.

Free parking is available outside of the park on Will Rogers State Park Road. Park in the lot right behind the entrance kiosk.

Food and drinks are welcome – alcohol is allowed on a BYOB basis and all California State Liquor Laws are enforced on State Parks grounds. A picnic blanket, sun protection gear will be useful! Dogs on leash are allowed.

In 1944, Will's widow, Betty Rogers, deeded this 186-acre ranch to the State of California to be enjoyed as a public park and a memorial to her late husband.