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Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Long Beach, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve
“On the water (Marine Stadium, Marina, waterfront housing) Nice trail (decomposed granite), native plants, well-maintained, dogs (on leash) okay.”
“Peaceful place for a light walk through nature and beautiful boats.”
“There was plenty of of parking nearby and I would probably go back to kayak from the parking lot since it was not crowded on a hot Saturday afternoon.”
Nice short 30 minute walk with marina views. I walked around to Mother's Beach. Plenty of free parking. Plenty of restrooms throughout the marina. Pretty clean and maintained. Felt safe.
Incredible semi-foggy morning stroll along seaside paths during high-tide. Nature abounds in this small easily accessible space complete with comfortable benches to relax on. Always a simple peaceful place to quietly get away and enjoy the waterfront...
Nice place to walk, only issue is trying to enter, you must go all the way down marine stadium and go through a little entrance on the side of the rowing center. It is a nice short walk and is well maintained. Great place to walk your dogs.
Peaceful place for a light walk through nature and beautiful boats. Loved all the different plants and we saw so many little lizards. Great for a family afternoon walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Peaceful place for a light walk through nature and beautiful boats.”
“There was plenty of of parking nearby and I would probably go back to kayak from the parking lot since it was not crowded on a hot Saturday afternoon.”
“There was plenty of of parking nearby and I would probably go back to kayak from the parking lot since it was not crowded on a hot Saturday afternoon.”
“On the water (Marine Stadium, Marina, waterfront housing) Nice trail (decomposed granite), native plants, well-maintained, dogs (on leash) okay.”
“Peaceful place for a light walk through nature and beautiful boats.”
Plan your run at Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelongbeach.gov
- Phone+1 562-570-3100
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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