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Malibu Beaches

With 21 miles of coastline, Malibu has many beautiful beaches. In addition to public access ways on many of the private beaches, there are several popular public beaches:

  • Topanga State Beach - located along PCH at Topanga Canyon Blvd.

  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach - located just west of the Malibu Pier, where Malibu Creek meets the ocean. The Adamson House / Malibu Lagoon Museum.a National Historical Site and registered California Landmark, is located here.

  • Malibu Surfrider Beach - located along the 23000 block of PCH; location of the world famous Malibu Pier.

  • Dan Blocker Beach - between Puerco Canyon and Corral Canyon along PCH

  • Big Dume State Beach - accessed from Cliffside Drive; a State-operated beach.

  • Point Dume State Beach - accessed from Westward Beach Road; parking is fee-based. This is a State-owned beach, operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.

  • Westward Beach - also known as "Free Zuma;" limited parking available.

  • Zuma Beach - entrance is located just west of Heathercliff Drive; plenty of parking available, fee charged.

  • La Piedra Beach - one of the Robert H. Meyer State Beaches; limited parking available.

  • Nicholas Canyon Beach - located at 33850 Pacific Coast Highway

  • El Pescador Beach - one of the Robert H. Meyer State Beaches; limited parking available.

  • El Matador - one of the Robert H. Meyer State Beaches; limited parking available.

More information about the County-operated beaches can be found on the Los Angeles County website at http://beaches.co.la.ca.us. Additional information about the State-operated beaches can be found on the State of California website at www.parks.ca.gov.

Notice - Alcohol is not allowed on any State or County beach. There is a zero tolerance policy and citations are issued. CLICK HERE for additional information about beach ordinances.

Click here for event permit information.