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Royal Palms Beach Park
4.7★ · 113 Google ratings · Los Angeles, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 350 yd away · paid
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 475 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.7 miles of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Map of Royal Palms Beach Park
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Go for sunset views and picnics
The park has benches, tables, and views of the ocean and Catalina Island that draw regular visitors.
Time your visit for low tide
Tide pools with sea urchins, snails, and starfish are best explored when water recedes.
Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds
Reviewers note the beach gets crowded on weekends, while weekdays offer a more peaceful experience.
Wear water shoes or sturdy footwear
The beach is rocky with uneven terrain, and one reviewer suffered foot injuries from waves on rocks.
Bring Visa or Mastercard for parking
Parking costs $6 on weekdays and $10 on weekends, but machines do not accept Discover cards.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.8 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:21 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:35 AM.
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📍 Los Angeles, CA 90732
🅿 Parking 350 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 475 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Royal Palms Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Royal Palms Beach Park?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Royal Palms Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 475 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
