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Ballona Saltwater Marsh and Dunes
4.5★ · 23 Google ratings · Playa Del Rey, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away
Walk
600 yd · 7 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
3.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 6pm
Map of Ballona Saltwater Marsh and Dunes
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1Parking230 ft from the listing2Restrooms250 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit first Saturday monthly
Public access is limited to the first Saturday of each month with guided tours available.
Bring binoculars for birding
The marsh channels are distant and partially obscured, so binoculars are essential for viewing migratory ducks and other birds.
Expect limited walking or swimming
This is a protected natural reserve focused on observation rather than recreation like swimming or extensive exploring.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:36 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 303 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 600 yd away, about 7 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ballona Saltwater Marsh and Dunes?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ballona Saltwater Marsh and Dunes?
600 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ballona Saltwater Marsh and Dunes have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
When is Ballona Saltwater Marsh and Dunes least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 6pm and the busiest at Sat 8am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
