A beautiful stretch of beach that's always a must. Along the famous highway 1, it's a nice big…read morebeach thats for perfect day outing. Parking wise, there's street parking along PCH, paid parking lot on PCH, street along the beach as well as another paid lot on the beach. Depending on the time, parking is a bitch as it's always full. It's a pretty wide stretch of beach so there's plenty of spaces for laying out and so on. One side has all the volleyball court. We arrived around 11:30 and luckily found street parking along the beach. It was nice out, sunny and a good amount of people along close to the water. We found a spot and made ourself comfortable. There was a good half dozen or so school buses parked where the volleyball courts are. Either a summer camp or school is back in session and it was a beach day. The odd thing, after an hour we arrived, the clouds started to roll in. Within minutes, it went from sunshine to overcast and gloomy. Stayed like that for a good hour and half. Even looking out to the hillside, it was so gloomy that you couldn't see down the beach. When the clouds burned off, it was back to beautiful beach weather. Lifeguard towers were in full force. We did notice that security on four wheelers were patrolling. They did questioned some people. It's a beautiful stretch of beach if you haven't been. The water was beautiful and looked clean but the waves were on a different level. They were pretty massive so lifeguards were on full force. People did go in the water but not a lot. To make it more magical, there were schools of dolphins swimming close by the shore. Even more fun, you could see them basically surfing the waves. That brought everyone on their feet trying to get the perfect picture. There's a good amount of restrooms and showers. It was actually clean which is a major plus. There's also a little lagoon that's a hangout for all the seagulls and pelican. Sand was soft and hot. Beach was clean, water was clean so it's was a good experience. It's a must if you haven't been.

One of the famous beaches in Southern California for its big parking lot and large stretch of…read morebeach. The parking is so close to the beach that taking your stuff to the beach is so convenient. No need to walk for long. There are lifeguards on duty and many public restrooms and showers. The fee for parking is $8 weekdays and $15 on weekends. You can also park on the PCH but not easy to find on the weekends. A great spot for families with small kids.

We were recommended by a local to check the beach out and so glad that we listened to her. Yes, as…read moremost mentioned the parking lot is tight but if you wait long enough (5-15 mins) you will get a spot. Be prepared to descend lots of stairs to get to the beach (wear safe/comfy) shoes. There are incredibly beautiful, arch rocks, and small caves, running up the north side of the beach As beautiful it is as it is, watch out for some of the big waves that come in as you may step on some of the rocks. This is a popular beach for photo shoots and likely you will be amused by some of the "models" posing in various costumes.

So be warned that parking is limited and also expensive, even if you want a quick little stop. We…read morewent super early on a week day so there was no one else there. Also the porta potty had no toilet paper. So not sure what the parking fees are upkeeping. Anyway, the beach itself is really pretty. The walk down is a little touch with stand on a steep slope so you have to be careful. But it's worth it for the views. It's a very romantic spot.

Beautiful but parts of the beach are covered in tar…read more The beach is rather small and doesn't get as many people as other nearby beaches. It borders a naval base. I went for a run along the beach. When I came back my feet were covered in tar. It took me a long time to get it off as soap doesn't work well. If you got tar on yourself, cooking oil works well to remove it. I was having a nice time until my feet got covered in tar. I'm not sure if it's the road construction nearby or the naval base that caused the tar problem. I probably wouldn't return. The beach charges $3/hour or $8/day to park at the beach. I recommend picking a different beach. Although there are some hikes nearby here that have awesome views.

Really pretty beach with easy free parking next to the highway. Great pit stop outside of Malibu.read more

I really like this place. The food is mediocre but the view makes it all worth it. It just feels…read morelike you're away from it all when you come here.

this beach is a lovely, beautiful, and perfect escape from your typical, crowded family beach. we…read morefound the parking to be the only ugly part about it, as it was a whopping $45 to park in the lot next to the restaurant. there is a sign that has $20 enlarged but at a closer look, it says validation only and at that point we were already ready to go. nonetheless, we got some great pictures and an intimate walk on the beach with basically no one else along the shore.

On my cross country I was looking for a beach I could bring my GSD Judge. After asking around, I…read morewas told staircases beach was the best option. I was not disappointed. Walking down to the water from the lot was kinda sketchy due to the narrow switchback path, but definitely worth it. Once Judge touched the water, he became my first dog to go in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Some local surfers even offered to take pics of Judge and myself. I highly recommend this beach

What a view!!! Watch the parking on PCH as the signs will…read morelet you know even if people are parked there already. Best views in the city.

Malibu Lagoon State Beach Park turned out to be exactly what I needed today. I came with my two…read moregirls, and from the moment we pulled into the parking lot, the day just felt easy. Parking is $3 an hour or $12 for the day, and the park is open 7am until sundown. After parking, it's about a seven‑minute walk along a peaceful path before the beach opens up in front of you. Most of the shoreline is protected wetlands, which actually makes the whole place feel calm and untouched. Even with the protected areas, there's still plenty of sandy space to set up a chair, stretch your legs, and settle in with a good book. My girls had a blast searching for seashells and honestly, they found some pretty amazing ones. The kind you don't expect to see unless you're on vacation somewhere far away. The waves were the highlight for me. They crash with this deep, steady rhythm that almost talks to you. When I closed my eyes, it felt like they were saying: relax, slow down, enjoy. And I did. The sun felt warm on my skin, and the breeze was just enough to keep everything comfortable. It's one of those places that reminds you how good it feels to pause for a moment and just be present with your kids, the ocean, and the day.

You'll be doing a little hike to get to the beach, and it's a very well kept one, although the…read morerestrooms are porta potties. There's lots of rocks, but several areas with rock free sand.

Great secluded beach that connects to Point Dume. It's a bit rocky in area but wonderful sand…read moretowards the center of the beach. Only 8 parking spots.

This beach was sooo beautiful and amazing! I did not know it existed. Me and my girlfriend hiked…read morefrom point dume and we decided to check it out and it was such a beautiful and remote beach, perfect place to escape and just chill out. One thing that was pretty disturbing was that we stumbled across at least 10 dead seals and lots of dead birds as well which was pretty disturbing and they smelled awful but other than that it was an amazing beach to go to!

I love my private beach days as an LA native and spent a lot of my weekdays in Malibu in 2024-2025…read morewhile working there. Since I never had the chance to explore the beaches there, I decided to drive down from WeHo and spend my afternoon here. It's genuinely a hidden gem, tucked away in a residential neighborhood and "hard to find" in a special and earnest way. The waves were beautiful, people were swimming in the waters even on a gloomy day and I was able to lounge and enjoy my book. The only downside is the lack of restrooms, but parking is relatively easy!

Absolutely stunning beautiful Beach. Many beautiful rocks and the sand is super soft and a…read morebeautiful off-white color. I usually carry my wagon with me with blankets and pillows and the necessities so after observing how many stairs there were to get down to the beach decided to go elsewhere. But if you have very little to carry, I recommend this stunning beach. Not too crowded at all.