Beautiful beach, small parking, wc, not so many people by week days! Definitely the place to make super pictures! To compare with next El Matador beach the descent to the water is easier read more

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If you're looking to avoid crowds, this beach is definitely it. I came with my friend looking to take some photos and there were maybe 4 or 5 other people there; they left soon after we arrived. So basically we had the entire beach to ourselves. That worked out really well for our little photo trip. There is a nice rocky zone with round rocks and a bonus palm tree in the background that makes for slightly tropical feel, but other than that, there really aren't too many notable features here. Cute, calm beach, nice place to relax. I do not recall seeing a Lifeguard, though I did see a ranger park their truck at the top of the cliff to scan the beach area briefly. Bathrooms are limited to portables. The walk down to the beach is a wee bit steep- part trail/part steps, so be careful making your way down the cliff. Parking in the dirt lot was pretty easy - we paid $3. Btw, the rangers are serious about closing those gates at sunset, so don't stick around too long after dark! We almost got locked in! read more

El Pescador State Beach - Empty beach! - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

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Perfect place to clear the mind and recharge. I used to frequently go to this beach with my parents when I was a kid. I still like walking along these rocks when I am feeling a bit stressed. It is nice that there are seldom too many people here, as opposed to most of the other beaches in LA. read more

El Pescador State Beach - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

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This beach is completely trashed now. I've been coming here for years and I was shocked at the current state of it. The beach is covered in huge rocks, sticks and trash. My friend also got a huge glob of oil/tar stuck to her foot when we touched the water. So sad. read more

Need a little getaway? Want to relax without the hustle and bustle of board walks and super packed beaches? If so, you should definitely check this beach out! It's such a gorgeous beach! It's super tranquil and clean. I love that it's secluded! It makes it so much more enjoyable. The rocks are so pretty and fun to explore. I had such a relaxed afternoon lounging around on the rocks and taking in all the beauty. There's a small parking lot and also street parking. read more

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Small spot away from the big crowded beaches. I came on a busy holiday weekend so parking was a lil hard to find as it's very limited, but shouldn't be a big deal on a regular day. The beach itself was nice, however the north side of the beach was covered in rocks in the water so it was painful to walk however the south side of the beach was perfect with no rocks and lots of space. read more

El Pescador State Beach - View of the beach from on top of the cliff during sunset. - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

Looks like a Huge cliff with dirt as if it is some type of hiking trail. You have to walk down this small hill and then you reach the beach . There is many small pebbles in this beach, but it is beautiful. Overall it is a cool spot to get a tan or enjoy the ocean. But bad if you wanna get swim since all the pebbles are hitting your ankle read more

Really nice and not crowded beach. My issue is with the safety of the broken trail and steps to get down to the shore. My partner slid and nearly impaled his foot on the rusty wires which apparently were holding the now broken stairs together. He suffered a smashed and partially torn off toenail also a cut and bruise on his toe. Within several minutes of arriving and paying the parking fee his afternoon was spoiled by the injury and plenty of pain and worry about the possibility of needing a tetnus shot. He slept while I played on the beach and it was beautiful but it's too bad a state beach has to be in such disrepair. They should repair the trail before someone becomes seriously injured! We are healthy athletic people and not used to getting wounded so it is really concerning. read more

El Pescador State Beach - Beach view - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

An amazing place to spend a day ... We try and arrive by 11am and leave by 330 to avoid the traffic on the weekends... This is truly a Slice of California Heaven! There are some steep steps and we suggest wearing more than "flip flops" to walk down .. But once you make the small 5 min trek, boy oh boy is it worth it .. We have seen many families (but it never gets too crowded) ... so the steep steps can be done with kids.. There are NO DOGS ALLOWED .. and we have seen the Sheriffs or Malibu's finest "sneak" up on the beach looking for dog and ALCOHOL .. Take note, they park at the top of the bluff every 2 hrs or so, and scan the beach for "issues" ... but out of the three beaches that comprise the real "hidden" public beaches, this one stays the least monitored (maybe the steep steps - I like saying that - keep away the people who cause problems .. like Zuma.. This is deffinatly the spot to get away .. Like being on your own private beach .. I don't have much more to say besides this is my favorite beach in Malibu. OH Parking: It's a small lot and there's a parking meter. You'll need to put the ticket on your dashboard - 2015 parking was $8.00 till sunset - Well worth the price - Parking is also available on the street (BUT check those signs & be careful exiting your vehicle people drive really fast - ALSO, the entrance to the parking lot comes up real quick so keep a look out - and be aware that the pavement in the parking lot is really crappy so drive slow when maneuvering .. Bring sun screen and water - ALSO BEST TIP - since the walk is even steeper going up, MAKE SURE TO USE THE BATHROOM BEFORE WALKING DOWN TO THE BEACH read more

El Pescador State Beach - Amazing waves - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

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Slice of California Heaven! I don't have much to say besides this is my favorite beach in Malibu. Parking: It's a small lot and there's a parking meter. You'll need to put the ticket on your dashboard. I forgot how much it is, it's between $5-8. read more

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Excellent secluded beach. It north of Matador Beach. This place is ideal if you are trying to avoid the crowds. The parking lot is small, so try to get there early or hope that someone leaves. You have to walk a bit to get down to the beach. The trail is a bit rocky and slippery so make sure to walk it carefully. The beach is small but for a reason - it is not well known and it keeps the crowds small. The area does have a lot of rocks, so make sure you place yourself away from the rocky area. read more

El Pescador State Beach - View from the top before walking down to the beach. - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

Cons: small parking but can park on street like any other beaches. No lifeguards, so take your own risks pros: the view is amazing, not crowded, clean read more

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If you are looking for a peaceful beach, away from all the other people trying to go to the beach in the summer, this is the beach to go! The only thing about this beach is you do have to pay for parking and you dont see the sunset. read more

El Pescador State Beach - Solitude - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

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Pretty coold secluded beach! It is small but it is not crowded like other beaches. Nestled between houses so you might pass it up as you drive by it like I did. Parking is about $8 for the day or you can park on the highway. read more

El Pescador State Beach - Gorgeous seascape opps - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

Decided to pull in here and give it a try after accidentally passing (the always packed) El Matador Beach. I'm so happy that I did! I ended up having a beautiful, peaceful day. Tips: Make sure to pay and Display, $8 for the day. It is a little steep and rocky getting down to the beach, may want to wear shoes with traction. Eat before arriving, or bring your lunch and risk swarming birds. Watch out for riptide. read more

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It's like your own semi-private beach. The stairs and trek would be a little challenging for someone who is maybe older or a child but they weren't to bad I thought. We saw dolphins twice so that was amazing. The beach is tiny and has alot of seaweed and rocks when you get in the water, which is probably why there is never that many people here but it was nice to get away and not have to deal with the crowds. Parking is $8, but I like to support California state parks and beaches so I forked it over. read more

This is one of my favorite SoCal beaches. The whole experience is just phenomenal. Clean and refreshing water? Check. Soft, debris-free sand? Check. Great waves? Check. Another thing I love about this spot is that it is relatively secluded. The crowds just haven't discovered it yet, and I hope it stays that way. read more

A friend recommended this to us, and I am going to be thanking her for life. Gorgeous, secluded, serene. I would have spent all day there if I could. It's a hike down a steep hill to get down ( I wouldn't recommend it for people with small children), but absolutely worth it. Just make sure you do pay the parking, because they're swift with the tickets! read more

This was my first time coming to Malibu and I had a great time! The parking lot is super small think it only fits 20 cars max. That means the beach will probably only have a few people at all times. We went on a Sunday afternoon around three. Parking is $8, but a super awesome lady let us have her parking pass since she was leaving. You kind of hike down to the beach. its a small beach with rocks bordering both sides. On the left hand side you can go tide pooling!!! Awesome. If your looking for an small private beach this is it. read more

El Pescador State Beach - The right side of the beach - Beaches Near Me - Malibu, California

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Pretty clean beach, but not that big, which can be a plus and a minus. Came here on a hot summer weekday, and was faced with a huge crowd here. There is parking in the lot, which is pricey and parking enforcement does really enforce it so make sure to feed the meter! I parked on PCH and just quickly walked across, which I had no issues with. The beach is clean, does not have a lot of seaweed, and it isn't rocky, so those are pretty big pluses. The only negative I can think of, is that it is fairly small, but still a good place to check out :) read more

This is very close to El Matador State Beach, but this one has nothing to see comparatively. Don't waste the $3 for parking if you are here sight-seeing. This is pretty much just a normal, clean, relaxing beach without any sea stacks or dramatic cliffs. If you are here to lay out and relax, then it is great. But it isn't impressive per se. read more

Driving along PCH west of Zuma, there are a couple small state beaches that you drive by and that are very easy to miss. El Pescador is one of them. It's incredibly secluded and quiet, and there's a small gravel-paved parking lot from which you walk down a dirt path and down the side of a cliff to this small beach sandwiched between the waves and the hills. It's incredibly serene and a great escape - you feel like you're along the central coast. A perfect place to plan a romantic long walk along the beach, or a fun day picnic with some friends. Either way, you'll be away from the crowds and in your own world! read more

Discovered yesterday on a drive with a friend, so we packed up and headed back this morning. Small parking but still found a space just before noon. Not very crowded. Very steep descent, worse coming back up-maybe why its not as crowded-but good for me. Opted for all day parking (now $10) but only stayed for 2-next time will remember that. One porta-potty at the parking, and many waste cans. The waves crashing were great! Both ends of the long narrow beach are rocky-so I doubt you get alot of passerbys. Oh, and a TV star was surfing there today, so that was cool! read more

My friends and I love doing a different beach every time we're together so this time we decided to head to Malibu. I chose this place based of the reviews and it was so worth it and such a great decision! Wasn't too hard to find. Small lot but it wasn't packed at all on Friday afternoon when we went ($8). There are maybe 50 (I could be exaggerating) semi-steep steps to get down to the beach but we were fine. It's small so there were maybe 10-15 people there which was perfect for us. The water is nice and not *too* seaweed-filled. The sand isn't super rocky either. We had a great time relaxing in the water and the sand and taking amazing photos. I absolutely love this beach! read more

This is a wonderful beach! We stopped in Malibu (without kids) and had originally wanted to go to El Matador, but holy moly was that crowded. We stopped here and got parking ($3/hour or $10 a day) immediately. I would also recommend not to bring kids--the hike down is really dangerous. Either because of rain or general deterioration, the "stairs" are falling apart and I would be terrified to have our kids climb down there. Once you get down there though, it's quiet and serene. You can walk a bit down the beach and there are some rocks to take photos. A great beach if you're looking for quiet seclusion! read more

gorgeous, secluded, not crowded - there are some steep steps to get down to it (doable w kids), but once you do it is paradise!

Great beach! Not too crowded, beautiful beach. Tide pools. Lots of rocks but enough sandy beach and surf to get into the water. Love the sound of the waves crashing on the big rocks. Very limited parking, $10 and it's enforced. If you don't have a lot to carry, park on the street. Stairs down are tricky so be prepared and go slow. read more

I'd have to say this beach is very quaint. Not as scenic as it's neighbor El Matador but still worth the visit. Very peaceful and relaxing. Went on a Sunday morning and it was empty. By the time we left around 11:30am their were more people but still not crowded. The rocks located off to the side are beautiful and you will get amazing pictures. The parking is $8.00 for the day. Parking lot is small. The walk down is a lil tough. I wore flip flops and although I made it down safely next time I'll wear my tennis shoes. No railing to hold onto when walking down the steps. Kind of scared me a little but I was fine. Overall great smaller size beach and I will be going back soon. read more