Harbor Guide - Guest Docks

Burton W. Chace Park guest docks are public docks provided by Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors, and whose use is managed by the Marketing & Community Services Division.

These docks are available for use by vessels transiting the coast and which may be seeking refuge from inclement weather, or laying in for minor repairs, replenishing supplies, or visiting. A portion of these docks -- posted as "Park Dock, 4-hour maximum" -- may also be used by locally based vessels under a casual visitor status.

Overnight and four-hour guest docks are available for visitors on a first-come, first-served basis at Burton Chace Park, located between Basin A and B. Boaters must register at the Marina Guest Dock Office in the Chace Park Community Center located in the center of the park. The Guest Dock Office is open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information and fees contact  L.A. County Dept. of Beaches and Harbors, or call (310) 305-9595.

Four-Hour Docks

This includes any vessel desirous of using the docks for up to four hours within a 24-hour period. The 24-hour period commences upon arrival, e.g. if a vessel arrives at 4 p.m. on Monday, it can stay for up to four hours (continuously or sporadically to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The vessel can then commence a new four-hour period thereafter. Vessels may secure in the "Casual Visitor Area" at any time night or day, free of charge, without registering with the Department. Casual visitors may not secure in the overnight portion of the docks.

Overnight Guest Docks

Boaters are permitted to stay at the Chace Park transient docks for up to seven days within a 30-day period. This period commences upon arrival, e.g. if a boater arrives on the 17th of June, the boater can stay for up to seven days (consecutively or sporadically) from the 17th of June to the 16th of July. Thereafter, the boater can commence a new 30-day period on the 17th of July or any subsequent time. Extensions for up to seven days within a 30-day period are possible but must be authorized by the Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.