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Ginger Rogers Beach
4.7★ · 55 Google ratings · Santa Monica, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 300 ft away · about 104 spaces
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
4.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 21% of 481 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 6pm
Map of Ginger Rogers Beach
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1Parking300 ft from the listing2Showers125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Head toward the pier for calm waters
The area near Santa Monica Pier and the rainbow tower offers a quieter experience than the central volleyball zone.
Visit Saturday or Sunday for peak atmosphere
Weekends draw large crowds, especially when temperatures reach 75 degrees or higher, with social groups and volleyball games.
Arrive early for parking
The parking lot fills quickly on busy days, though free residential parking exists nearby with a scenic walk required.
Know the gate closure time
The beach closes at 9pm, so plan your visit accordingly if arriving by car.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:36 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 14710 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA 90402
🅿 Parking 300 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ginger Rogers Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ginger Rogers Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ginger Rogers Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
When is Ginger Rogers Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 6pm and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
