COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF BEACHES AND HARBORS
BEACH USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
RESERVATIONS
Must contact Department of Beaches & Harbors to schedule date and location of event.
Applications must be submitted a minimum of three weeks in advance.
Depending on type/size of event, a detailed proposal may be required.
Applications may be submitted online by visiting beaches.lacounty.gov, via fax (310-823-
6841) or mailed to: Department of Beaches and Harbors, 4601 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina
del Rey, CA 90292, Attn. Permits Section.
F
EES
All permit fees must be paid in advance.
Mail or deliver in person to: Department of
Beaches and Harbors, 4601 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, Attn. Permits
Section.
RE
FUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT
Determined by the size and type of event.
Permittee will be notified of amount during the
app
lication processing period.
I
NSURANCE
An original (hard copy) insurance certificate must be issued to the Department of
B
eaches and Harbors.
T
RASH CONTAINERS
A dumpster will be required for all groups of 500 or more attendees.
Permittee will bring
in at their expense.
Must be dropped in parking lot (Permittee will pay for all parking spaces utilized).
D
umpster must be removed promptly after event.
P
ORTABLE RESTROOM FACILITIES
Depending on type/size of event, portable restrooms may be required.
Must be dropped
in parking lot (Permittee will pay for all parking spaces utilized).
PO
WER
No electrical hook-ups
available. Permittee must supply their own power.
PARKING (only parking lots under County control)
For information regarding parking lot use, contact Matthew Cooney, Department of
B
eaches and Harbors, (424-526-7851) or Modern Parking, Inc. (parking contractor at
310-821-1081)
MUSIC
AMPLIFIED LIVE MUSIC IS PROHIBITED. (No bands)
Any acoustic music will need written approval by the Department of Beaches and
Harbors.
Music to remain as “background” music for all events.
Lifeguards and/or any Peace Officer will be the determining factor in what is considered
too loud and are authorized to modify and/or nullify the permit or any part thereof at any
time.
Should any part of the amplified sound portion of your permit be breached, you will
jeopardize the completion of your event, any future events, and your security deposit.
All speakers must face the water.
No amplified sound to begin prior to 9:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. at Manhattan Beach)
COOKING
Dockweiler All cooking must be contained in the fire ring. Must obtain permit to cook
in parking lot.
Malibu SurfriderCooking prohibited on the beach. Must obtain permit to cook in
parking lot.
Manhattan Beach Cooking prohibited.
Marina “Mother’s” Beach Cooking prohibited on the beach. All cooking must be
contained in the picnic shelter area.
Nicholas Canyon Cooking prohibited on the beach. Must obtain permit to cook in
parking lot.
Point Dume Cooking prohibited on the beach. Must obtain permit to cook in parking
lot.
Redondo BeachCooking prohibited.
Royal PalmsCooking prohibited on the beach. Must obtain permit to cook in parking
lot.
TopangaCooking prohibited.
TorranceCooking prohibited.
VeniceCooking prohibited.
White PointCooking prohibited on the beach. Must obtain permit to cook in parking
lot.
Will RogersCooking prohibited on the beach. Must obtain permit to cook in parking
lot.
ZumaCooking prohibited on the beach. Must obtain permit to cook in parking lot.
Beach Use Permits are required under the following conditions:
1. Groups of 50 or more (except youth groups…permits are required for all regardless of
size)
2. Canopies or tents (larger than 10x10)
3. Scaffolding, bleachers, or staging
4. Amplified sound (approval conditional on beach)
5. Cooking in the parking lots (cooking on the sand prohibited unless in the fire rings on
Dockweiler State Beach).
6. Generators
7. Events with catering or use of a rental company
8. Commercial events (e.g., surf contest or volleyball tournament with entry fees and/or
sponsorship)
9. Alcohol (approval conditional on beach and must be catered)
There may be other circumstances that would constitute necessitating a permit.
DO NOT ALLOW
No animals on the beach or parking lot of any Los Angeles County owned or
operated beach/parking lot.
No alcohol.
No fires/cooking on the sand (this includes no Tiki torches)
- Dockweiler State Beach has fire rings
- Require permit to cook in County operated parking lots
No live amplified bands on the beach or in the parking lot.
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AMPLIFIED MUSIC
No amplified music will be allowed at the following locations:
(Exclude normal boom boxes with no larger than six inch speakers)
1. Dockweiler
2. Marina “Mother’s” Beach
3. Venice Beach
No D.J.’s will be allowed at the following locations:
1. Dockweiler
2. Marina “Mother’s” Beach
3. Venice Beach
4. Manhattan Beach
5. Redondo Beach
6. Torrance Beach
Manhattan Beach
Amplified sound approved by the Department of Beaches and Harbors must also
obtain an amplified sound permit from the City of Manhattan Beach Police
Department.
INSURANCE
COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY:
Certificate of general comprehensive liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000
NAMING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH A
$2,000,000 AGGREGATE. AN ORIGINAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATE IS
REQUIRED.
FIRE MARSHAL PERMITS REQUIRED
(Los Angeles County, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance Beach)
Tents are in excess of 200 sq. ft. (10x20 or larger)
Canopies are in excess of 400 sq. ft. (20x20 or larger)
FIRE MARSHAL PERMITS REQUIRED
(Los Angeles City)
● Aggregate total of 450 sq. ft. or more
BUILDING AND SAFETY PERMITS REQUIRED
Tents or canopies in excess of 300 square feet (20x20 or larger)
Scaffolding or bleachers are erected ● Stages that are 30 inches
above grade
Also requires a permit from Fire Department
County of Los Angeles Fire Marshal
Marina del Rey Marina “Mother’s” Beach
4475 W. El Segundo Boulevard
Hawthorne, CA 90250
310/263-2732
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Malibu
26600 Agoura Road, Suite 110
Calabasas, CA 91302
Nicholas Canyon
Zuma
Point Dume
818/880-0341
818/880
-0345 (Fax)
Dan Blocker (Corral)
Malibu Surfrider
Las Tunas
Topanga
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Los Angeles City Fire Marshal
Inspector Alan Babin
200 N. Main Street, Room 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Will Rogers
Venice
Dockweiler
213/978-3650
White Point
Royal Palms
Cabrillo
Marina Peninsula
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City of Manhattan Beach Fire Marshal
400 15th Street Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310/802-5203
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City of Torrance Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Division Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
310/618-2973
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City of Redondo Beach Fire Marshal
401 S. Broadway Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310/318-0663
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Los Angeles County Building & Safety
1320 W. Imperial Highway
Los Angeles, CA 90044
323/820-6500
Venice
Marina “Mother’s” Beach
Dockweiler
323/756-0780 (Fax)
Manhattan Beach
Redondo Beach
Torrance
White Point
Royal Palms
Cabrillo (outside beach)
Marina Peninsula
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Los Angeles County Building & Safety
Calabasas District Office
26600 Agoura Road, Suite 110
Calabasas, CA 91302
Nicholas Canyon
Zuma
Point Dume
818/880-6279
Dan Blocker (Corral)
Malibu Surfrider
Las Tunas
Topanga
Will Rogers
If your event will utilize the bike path, please contact:
Department of Public Works
John Burton or Gregory Graham
310/649-6300
County of Los Angeles
Department of Beaches and Harbors
Beach/Harbor Use Permit
4601 Lincoln Blvd, Marina del Rey CA 90292
Organization Name or
Permittee Name: ______________________________
Permittee Address: __________________________________
City: ________________ State: ___Zip:___________
Phone: ______________ Fax: ____________________
E-mail Address: _____________________________________
Beach/Harbor Area: _______________ Location: _______________
Event Date & Time: _______________________________________
Setup Date & Time: _______________________________________
Tear Down Date & Time: ___________________________________
Program Description: ______________________________________
Number of Participants: _________ Number of Spectators: ________
On-Site Contact: _____________________ Phone: _____________
Comments:
Permit #
Fees
Permit Fee $____________
Gross Receipts $____________ Alcohol Permit $__________
Security Deposit $____________ Security Deposit Refund $__________
County Insurance $____________
Misc./Other Fee $____________
Total $_____________
Parking Fees: Pay Per Entry As Posted
Permit Fees Do Not Include Parking
Acceptance
The permit is accepted on the terms set forth in this permit form:
____________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Permittee Date
____________________________________ _____________________
Director or Authorized Representative Date
Type of Program
Commercial/Promotional
Special Event
Charitable Fund Raising
Community Service
Department Event
Shuttle Service
click to sign
signature
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County of Los Angeles
Department of Beaches and Harbors
Special Event Permit Addendum
Date Printed
Permit #
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Will your event have sponsorship? Yes No
If Yes, must report on Addendum A form.
Will sponsor's name appear on signage? Yes No
What type of signage are you proposing to have at your event? How will it be secured, and where will it be
placed?
Note: Automobile, bottled water and carbonated beverage signage is prohibited.
PUBLICITY/FILMING
How will event be publicized? Check all that apply.
Invitation Only Printed Material Television
Radio Other
Will your event be filmed? Yes No
Will there be live media coverage during your event? Yes No
If you answered, "Yes" to filming or media questions, please contact:
FilmLA at 213/977-8600 for film permits, or for information only, go to the
FilmLA
website
. (http://www.filmla.com)
RENTAL COMPANY
Will your event secure the services of a rental Company?
Yes No
If Yes, must report on Addendum A form.
AMPLIFIED SOUND
LIVE AMPLIFIED BANDS PROHIBITED
Will your event have amplified sound?
Yes No
If yes, check all that apply: Announcements
Pre-Recorded Music D.J.
Requirements for all events with music:
Background music only Speakers must face the water
Note: No amplified music permits will be issued for Dockweiler State Beach, Marina
"Mother's" Beach, or Venice Beach.
BIKE PATH
Will your event utilize the bike path (triathlon, bike ride, etc.)? Yes No
SITE PLAN
Will your event have Bleachers, Stages, Platforms or Scaffolding? Yes
No
If your event will have bleachers, scaffolding, platforms, or staging, you must provide a detailed, legible
site plan to scale (1/8" to 1 foot). Please show specific locations of the following: tents, canopies,
generators, tables and chairs, portable toilet facilities, scaffolding, bleachers, platforms, stages, dumpsters,
exit openings and pathways and other event components not covered above.
County of Los Angeles
Department of Beaches and Harbors
Special Event Permit Addendum
Date Printed
Permit #
TENTS/CANOPIES
Will your event have tents?
Yes No Undecided
If yes: Quantity ________
Size(s) ___________________________________
Will your event have Canopies? Yes No Undecided
If yes: Quantity ________
Size(s) ___________________________________
Note: All tents or Canopies 20X20 or larger will require a Building & Safety permit. All tents
in excess of 200 sq ft or canopies in excess of 400 sq ft will also require a Fire Marshal
permit.
FOOD
Will your event secure the services of a caterer?
Yes No
If Yes, must report on Addendum A form.
Will food be cooked on site? Yes
No
What cooking source do you propose use? Gas
Briquettes Propane
Note: Fires are prohibited on County owned and/or operated beaches by County Ordinance
(17.12.370). If your event is at Dockweiler or Cabrillo, you may cook in the fire rings.
All other beach events must cook in parking lot (if parking lot under County control).
A fire extinguisher will be required.
ALCOHOL
Will your caterer be serving alcohol? Yes No
Note: Only catered events may request alcohol permits. No alcohol permits will be issued for
Dockweiler State Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance Beach, or Venice Beach.
If yes, will the alcohol be sold or given to the guests? Given Sold
If sold, contact: ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control), phone: (310) 412-6311
REFUND
MISCELLANEOUS
COMMENTS
If you suspect fraud or wrongdoing by a County employee, please report it to the County Fraud Hotline at
1-800-544-6861 or www.lacountyfraud.org. You may remain anonymous.
SPONSORSHIP: NO AUTOMOBILE,
BOTTLED WATER OR CARBONATED
BEVERAGE SPONSORS
List all sponsors and sponsorship fees on
Addendum A.
RIGHT TO AUDIT
All accounting records shall be open for
inspection at any reasonable time during the
term of this permit and 5 years thereafter.
County may audit the records of the
Permittee to verify the accuracy thereof.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
Without limiting Permittee’s indemnification
of County and other named permittors,
permittee shall provide and maintain at its
own expense during the term of this permit
the following policy or policies of insurance
covering its operations hereunder. Such
insurance shall be secured through a carrier
satisfactory to the County Risk Manager and
MUST NAME THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED.
Evidence of such insurance satisfactory to
the Risk Manager shall be delivered to the
Department of Beaches and Harbors before
the date of this permit. Such evidence shall
specifically identify this permit and shall
contain expressed conditions that the
County is to be given written notice at least
thirty (30) days in advance of any
modification or termination of policy of
insurance.
COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY
A. Certificate of General Liability insurance
in the amount of $1,000,000 with a
$2,000,000 aggregate and an Additional
insured Endorsement (AI) naming the
County of Los Angeles as an additional
insured.
OR
B. Participation in the County’s Special
Event Liability Insurance Program (SELIP)
through the payment of an insurance
premium fee based on the event risk
category and attendance.
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
Permittee shall cover its employees with
Worker’s Compensation insurance in an
amount and form to meet all applicable
requirements of the Labor Code of the State
of California and which specifically covers
the persons and risks involved in this permit.
INDEMNIFICATION
Permittee agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the County of Los Angeles
and any other agencies designated as
permittor, their agents, officers, employees,
and contractors from and against any and all
liability, expense, including those arising
from the conditions of the County-owned,
occupied, or operated facilities or property;
such claims may include, but shall not be
limited to those alleging bodily injury, death,
personal injury, or property damage arising
from the operation, acts or omissions of
permittee, its contractors, licensees, agents,
servants, or employees hereunder.
Permittee further agrees to indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless County and any
other named permittors from any and all
Worker’s Compensation suits, liability, or
expense arising from or connected with any
services for or on behalf of permittee by any
persons pursuant to this permit.
RELEASE
In addition to the indemnification described
above, Permittee agrees to require each
participant in any athletic event undertaken
in connection with this permit, to execute a
written “Release of Liability” form. Permittee
further agrees to retain each release form
for a period of not less than one year after
the event.
AUTHORITY
Permission is granted pursuant to the
authority conferred by the Board Of
Supervisors under the Provisions of Section
2.116.020 of the Los Angeles County Code.
LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The permittee is required to ensure that
participants and spectators of the event
abide by the rules and regulations contained
in the Los Angeles County Beach Code and
all other applicable local, state, and federal
laws. Permittee shall obtain any additional
necessary permits to stage this event.
PARKING
Certain events may require additional
parking lot staffing. If so, Permittee will incur
additional personnel costs.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The permittee certifies and agrees that
during the term of this permit they will not
exclude
any qualified person from being an
employee, a sub-contractor, a vendor, a
participant, a spectator, or a guest, or
otherwise subject anyone to discrimination
because of the person's race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age or handicap.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
There will be no commercial activities or
sales on the premises in connection with this
event without prior written permission of the
County.
AUTHORITY TO STOP/CANCEL
In the event that an authorized
representative of the County finds that the
activities being conducted by the permittee
unnecessarily endangers the health or
safety or any person or that said activities
are or will cause damage to real or personal
property, said representative, at his sole
discretion, may suspend or cancel this
permit. The County reserves the right to
cancel
this permit at any time without
incurring any liability to the permittee
whatsoever.
SIGNS
Any signs intended to be placed in the area
must be approved by t
he Department before
being posted, and all signs must be
removed at the expiration of the permit.
SOUND
Amplified sound and music for event
activities may not be utilized prior to 10:00
a.m. Amplified sound for event activities
must cease by 9:00 p.m. Sound shall not
exceed such levels as may be prescribed by
law and/or the County.
NO LIVE AMPLIFIED BANDS.
FIREWORKS
FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED.
MAINTENANCE
Permittee is to maintain event area clean of
trash.
Permittee is required to move event-
generated trash and place in the trash
receptacles.
WATER EVENTS
Permittee agrees that permission to
commence
with any in-the-water event is
contingent upon approval of this permit by
the Los Angeles County Fire
Department/Lifeguard Division or Harbor
Master within Marina del Rey. Permittee
may
incur additional personnel costs due to
their water activities.
PREMISE CONDITION
The County does not assume any
expressed or implied obligations on behalf of
the County with respect to a duty to provide
extraordinary maintenance and repairs to
the
area by reason of the occupancy.
Therefore, the permittee must accept the
area in its present condition, assume any
and all legal duties arising out of this
occupancy, and waive any and all legal
rights to have such duties performed by the
County.
OCCUPANCY
Permission is intended to create only a
personal
unassigned right of occupancy
without conveyance of an estate or interest
in the real property, and is granted to the
permittee in permittee's capacity as an
independent contractor occupying the real
property for personal use of permittee in
engaging in an activity in which the County
has no interest or participation other than as
the owner and/or property manager of the
area to
be occupied. Occupancy is restricted
to the area designated in area to be
occupied. Permittee assumes complete
responsibility for securing, preparing and
policing (including the placing of all refuse in
proper trash receptacles) said area as
needed to protect the safety of the
beachgoing public and/or participants in said
events.
ENTIRE CONTRACT
ALL THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT
RELATING TO YOUR OCCUPANCY OF
THE AREA ARE SET FORTH IN THIS
FORM AND YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON
ANY OTHER TERMS, PROMISES OR
REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN
THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
If you suspect fraud or wrongdoing by a County employee, please report it to the County Fraud Hotline at
1-800-544-6861 or www.lacountyfraud.org. You may remain anonymous.
Permit #
County of Los Angeles
Department of Beaches and Harbors
Beach/Harbor Use Permit
Addendum A - Gross Receipts Itemization
A fee will be charged prorated of the Gross Receipts of all monies realized by the permittee in conjunction with the
permitted occupancy, including sponsorship dollars, prize money, entry fees, product sales, in-kind donations,
catering budget, rental equipment and any other related entity of budgeted and/or collected monetary value.
Prepayment of the estimated Gross Receipts Fee must be made prior to the event date, otherwise the event permit
will not be issued.
Final Payment of any outstanding balance of the Gross Receipts Fee is due within 30 days of the last event day.
A Late Payment Charge of ten percent (10%) per annum will be added to any outstanding balance 30 days following
the last event day. Additionally, future permit request(s) and refunds related to the occupancy granted will not be
approved until the Gross Receipts Fee is paid in-full and the permit related report(s) are received.
Permitee shall make all permit related records, including receipts, available to the County for inspection and
photocopying within seven (7) calendar days of a written request.
LIST BELOW: Sponsors, Caterers, Rental Companies and other related companies.
Company Type Company Name Contact Name Telephone Number Amount
Subtotal: $
Number of event participants: X Entry Fee $ = $
Number of event participants: X Entry Fee $ = $
Number of event participants: X Entry Fee $ = $
Number of event participants: X Entry Fee $ = $
Number of event participants: X Entry Fee $ = $
Subtotal: $
Estimated Gross Receipts Total: $
Payable to Los Angeles County
Department of Beaches and Harbors: $
If you suspect fraud or wrongdoing by a County employee, please report it to the County Fraud Hotline at
1-800-544-6861 or www.lacountyfraud.org. You may remain anonymous.
BEACH USE PERMIT
ALCOHOL ADVISEMENT
When approval has been obtained to serve alcohol on a public beach (catered events only) the
permittee must provide the Department of Beaches and Harbors with one of the following
(whichever applies):
ALCOHOL (SALES AT EVENT)
• Proof of an ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) off-site liquor license
• Provide certificate in the amount of $1,000,000 for Host Liquor Liability
(in addition to the required $1,000,000 General Liability Insurance),
which names the County of Los Angeles and Parking Concepts, Inc.
as additional insured.
ALCOHOL (NON-SALES)
• Provide certificate in the amount
of $1,000,000 for Host Liquor Liability
(in addition to the required $1,000,000 General Liability Insurance),
which names the County of Los Angeles and Parking Concepts, Inc.
as additional insured.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE ADHERED TO:
• Area where alcohol is being served must be roped off, and no one can leave
that area with alcohol.
• Permittee must provide, at own expense, at least one uniformed security guard
for every fifty people of drinking age. Must furnish contact name and number of
security company.
• No bottles or cans.
• Alcohol must be served in containers 12 oz. or less.
• No BYOB.
• Alcohol must be served in containers that are white or have color (no clear
containers).
• Alcohol must be served from a three-sided tent (open side facing water).
• Serving must cease one hour prior to event conclusion.
• No swimming or water activity by participants consuming alcohol.
ALL ALCOHOL PERMITS REQUIRE $2,000,000
WORTH OF INSURANCE:
• GENERAL LIABILITY $1,000,000
• HOST LIQUOR LIABILITY $1,000,000
County of Los Angeles
Department of Beaches and Harbors
Sale and/or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
Application Form and Permit Addendum B
ACCEPTANCE
I do hereby agree to the conditions of this Addendum B to the Beach/Harbor Use Permit.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Permittee/Organization Representative (Signature)
Date
_____________________________________________________________________________
Director or Authorized Representative Date
Permit #
Permit and Event Identification
EVENT DATE: ________________________________________________________
LOCATION: __________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Permittee:___________________________________________________________
Permittee Address: __________________________________________________________________
Phone:_______________ License Type:____________________ License No. ________________
Conditions of Permit Addendum
1. The sale and/or consumption of the alcoholic beverages must be limited to the "Location" described
above and must be limited to the participants in the event who may legally consume such beverages.
2. Participants will not engage in water activity such as swimming, boating, or the operation of
motorized vehicles or equipment or other similar activities.
3. Permittee agrees to obtain the appropriate license from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board (ABC) and comply with all license and operating requirements of ABC, federal, state, and local
laws (documentation of such compliance will be provided to the Department by permittee with the
written acceptance of the permit). FOR SALES ONLY
4. The permittee will provide at the permittee's expense the following number and type of peace officers
or uniformed security guards determined by the Director and local law enforcement to be necessary
for security at the special event: One uniformed security guard for every fifty people of drinking age.
- Security Contact (Name):________________________________________________________
- Security Contact (Phone): _______________________________________________________
Permittee agrees to pay the County of Los Angeles 15% of Gross Receipts from the sale of
alcoholic beverages. This fee is in addition to that specified in Addendum A of the Use Permit.
If you suspect fraud or wrongdoing by a County employee, please report it to the County Fraud Hotline at
1-800-544-6861 or www.lacountyfraud.org. You may remain anonymous.