Outdoor Cooking in Los Angeles County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Los Angeles County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Smoker Rules

On County-run Los Angeles County beaches like Dockweiler and Marina del Rey, open fires and barbecues are banned except in specific County-installed fire pits, RV Park barbecues, and Marina Beach picnic shelters: no self-made fire pits or coal dumping in the sand.

Los Angeles County Beach Barbecue Rules

Significant Restrictions

Los Angeles County Code § 17.12.370

A.A person shall not light or maintain any fire on any beach except within the following:1.A fire pit at Dockweiler Beach installed by the Department of Beaches and Harbors;2.One of the stationary barbecues located at, or any personal barbecue brought to, Dockweiler RV Park; and3.A personal barbecue brought to the Marina Beach picnic shelters; ... D.No private barbecue shall be allowed at the D...

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