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Private beach on military base. Sometimes the base will open their gates to the public for limited events. Surfing is good here. Our little one gets her surf lessons by John M. The beach is clean and limited to military personnel and retirees with base access. A Very small RV park is on site, campground, yurts, 2 beach cottages and MWR motel called the Gateway. There's a small Navy Exchange and gas station nearby that has a Subway Sandwich shop. Other than that there's not much to explore, unless your military personnel.
What a nice beach! It really is as good as it gets. This beach has ample space for not only the visitors but fishermen and campers as well. The water was cold but not freezing to dip one's feet in and climbing on top of the rocks was fun (but it's real slippery :( lol). You can get a better view of the beach by climbing to the top of the Chumash trailhead on a sunny day :D Enjoy!
This is hands down my favorite local beach spot. Let me tell you why. Firstly, even at it's busiest, there's always parking. I'm not sure how much it is since I've never paid to park in the lot. All the times I've been there no one checks if you pay. If you're paranoid about getting a ticket you can park right across the street for free. It's far enough from the road that your car won't get side swiped. For the most part the place is clean. There are times when hooligans leave their trash (boo), but more often than not it's not too bad. My friend and I have actually made a habit of coming to pick up trash once a month. We walk the whole beach the hop over to the Mugu Rock and pick up trash there as well. The waves here are big enough that you can surf it. The water is pretty brutal though so if there's a lifeguard on duty they will most likely advise you not to. Or to stay close. Skim boarding is the best way to go. The only downside is the shore is littered with rocks of all sizes so if you don't know what you're doing you can easily crash into the rocks and hurt yourself. The view never gets old. Behind you is the Santa Monica Mountains, to your left is the Point Mugu Rock an to your right is a portion of the Navy Base. I don't think I've ever taken a bad pic of this place. One of my favorite things to do is leave my stuff right by the first lifeguard post and walk all the way to the mugu rock and climb it to the top and watch the waves crash. If you get lucky you'll see seals from there. Sometimes dolphins get close enough. They typically travel in twos so they're easy to spot. The best thing about this place is that it's so close to my home. And it's just right when you enter the PCH so you don't have to deal with all the tourists towards Malibu. I feel like this spot is still a small gem because it's never crowded even during the summer. One of my favorite things to do is drive up here just an hour before the sunset and go for a quick stroll then watch the sun go down.
We were supposed to have run the Ventura Marathon on September 11th but I came down with a sinus infection and my body just gave up after being on the road for 5 weeks. Anyhow, we decided to make the best of this day as we were headed back to Miami from San Diego on the red-eye in the evening. First stop was this pristine beach off Highway 1. You can pull off the side of the road and self - register to spend the night if you want. We saw a few campers who had the right idea. From the road we saw seal playing only 100 yards off the shore. The waves were big and powerful today and we saw strong undertow. I could easily see myself spending the day here basking and taking in the Pacific. Alas we had to leave. We continued south along Hwy 1 until Santa Monica (when the road turned inland) and picked up fresh California strawberries from a road side vendor along the way.
A drab little strip of sand and beach from the road, we chanced pulling over to look closer as it appeared to be free parking in the half empty lot. (As we were leaving the pay signs caught my eye and were visible so we paid $8 although I have no idea if they enforced the fee. It was the right thing to do! Karma ). The parking lot is comprised of gravel and just beyond there is the start of some very course sand that becomes finer as you get closer to the water. Once actually on the beach, it is quite serene and pretty. There are various sized black rocks all over the sand but not too many that you couldn't build sand castles or walk. The surf was very strong at 4pm and there were clouds and grayness when just a few miles towards Malibu it was sunny and clear. The beach was clean, had few people, the kids loved it and so did I!
This was one of the first beaches my friends and I stopped at on a PCH road trip up to Avila Beaches in SLO. Decent place to take a bathroom break with the large port-a-pottys that I've put in my photos! The lot is just a ways from the Point Mugu Rock when you go up the CA-1 Hwy, and it's a large off-road dirt lot. Since we went during COVID, we were sure to wear masks and practice social distancing. There's a few people that were fishing, and so we parked in the lot and made our way to the beach towards the rock. The beach is small but fairly clean with some rocks we climbed to explore the graffiti. It's like a hidden getaway and we really enjoyed this beach on our trip! After spending some time here, there's a fruit vendor near the lot to grab a snack before continuing on our little adventure.
Don't you hate it when the sun refuse to come out in the morning by the ocean? Such a huge potential this morning had. But the sun refused to come out. Parking: you can park inside and pay $8 for the whole day (till sunset). Or you can park on the highway and walk to the beach. It is a minute walk. The beach is clean and isolated. There are signs declaring clearly that there is no lifeguard on duty. Beautiful beach. Dogs are allowed. Fun fun fun.
The scenery at this beach is to die for. Not crowded either. This is a really chill spot. Double thumbs up. The lifeguards were super cool too. Definitely planning to return here before the years end.
I've been going to Point Mugu since I was in my 20's, both for camping trips and for days spent enjoying the beach. Even though I am a huge fan, I must say I am biased. There are too many happy memories associated with this little park for me to give it a bad review. Point Mogu's Thornhill Broom Beach is rocky, dusty, and devoid of shade. It's a narrow strip of sand sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Highway. If you camp here expect to hear more traffic noise than the sound of the surf. You're literally feet from the highway, and Highway One never sleeps. On the other hand you are camping ON THE BEACH. No road separates you from the sand or the waves. There are no flush toilets, though I noticed on this trip that there are new pit toilets. Maybe they're nicer than the old, basic, ones. I don't know. I didn't try them out. The beach is dog friendly. I didn't see any signs posted that required leashes, though many dogs are leashed. There are plenty off leash and no one seemed to be handing out tickets. As a general rule there are rarely a lot of people on this beach. It's up on the top of Malibu, far, far, from Los Angeles, and there are prettier, sandier, beaches up in Oxnard to tempt the people who live further north. Parking is pretty easy on the side of the road. If that's not your thing you can pay the $8 day fee and park in the lot.
I was asked about my favorite scenic hiking trails N of Malibu and Point Magu Beach/Point Magu State Park is one of several favorites. Despite the past recent fires there is a stark beauty to the mountains that contrasts with some incredible views of pristine Pacific Coastline. There are numerous trails and you can easily adjust the length and difficulty of the trail to your needs. There is also a small campground here just across from Point Magu Beach that is a real hidden gem. Quiet, peaceful and shaded with beautiful old sycamores! We went on an overcast day with a storm coming in from the North. It was breezy, cool and enjoyed hearing the distant thunder. Bring hats/sunglasses/sunscreen/plenty of water/snacks as other than the campground it is an unshaded hike. Sadly, many of the old Sycamores in the canyon were consumed by the fire. The review and photos below are from our hike 11Dec2014. For more pictures of this hike and my other hiking reviews see my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/SoCalHikerGirl/ https://www.facebook.com/SoCalHikerGirl/
It's a fun beach campground that's close to civilization yet some seclusion in nature. Nice balance for a day or weekend getaway. Seems to be a good place for dogs as well. Great hikes across the highway. You can use your parking permit to park in the other campground across the highway.
Beautiful but parts of the beach are covered in tar. 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. read more
5 years ago
This is a prime wave watching spot that isn't packed with people. The sand is courser and the waves are pretty big so it's not a good beach to wade into, but it's perfect to sit and relax and watch the surf come in. I loved how peaceful it was there. read more
Private beach on military base. Sometimes the base will open their gates to the public for limited events. Surfing is good here. Our little one gets her surf lessons by John M. The beach is clean and limited to military personnel and retirees with base access. A Very small RV park is on site, campground, yurts, 2 beach cottages and MWR motel called the Gateway. There's a small Navy Exchange and gas station nearby that has a Subway Sandwich shop. Other than that there's not much to explore, unless your military personnel. read more
What a nice beach! It really is as good as it gets. This beach has ample space for not only the visitors but fishermen and campers as well. The water was cold but not freezing to dip one's feet in and climbing on top of the rocks was fun (but it's real slippery :( lol). You can get a better view of the beach by climbing to the top of the Chumash trailhead on a sunny day :D Enjoy! read more
This is hands down my favorite local beach spot. Let me tell you why. Firstly, even at it's busiest, there's always parking. I'm not sure how much it is since I've never paid to park in the lot. All the times I've been there no one checks if you pay. If you're paranoid about getting a ticket you can park right across the street for free. It's far enough from the road that your car won't get side swiped. For the most part the place is clean. There are times when hooligans leave their trash (boo), but more often than not it's not too bad. My friend and I have actually made a habit of coming to pick up trash once a month. We walk the whole beach the hop over to the Mugu Rock and pick up trash there as well. The waves here are big enough that you can surf it. The water is pretty brutal though so if there's a lifeguard on duty they will most likely advise you not to. Or to stay close. Skim boarding is the best way to go. The only downside is the shore is littered with rocks of all sizes so if you don't know what you're doing you can easily crash into the rocks and hurt yourself. The view never gets old. Behind you is the Santa Monica Mountains, to your left is the Point Mugu Rock an to your right is a portion of the Navy Base. I don't think I've ever taken a bad pic of this place. One of my favorite things to do is leave my stuff right by the first lifeguard post and walk all the way to the mugu rock and climb it to the top and watch the waves crash. If you get lucky you'll see seals from there. Sometimes dolphins get close enough. They typically travel in twos so they're easy to spot. The best thing about this place is that it's so close to my home. And it's just right when you enter the PCH so you don't have to deal with all the tourists towards Malibu. I feel like this spot is still a small gem because it's never crowded even during the summer. One of my favorite things to do is drive up here just an hour before the sunset and go for a quick stroll then watch the sun go down. read more
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We were supposed to have run the Ventura Marathon on September 11th but I came down with a sinus infection and my body just gave up after being on the road for 5 weeks. Anyhow, we decided to make the best of this day as we were headed back to Miami from San Diego on the red-eye in the evening. First stop was this pristine beach off Highway 1. You can pull off the side of the road and self - register to spend the night if you want. We saw a few campers who had the right idea. From the road we saw seal playing only 100 yards off the shore. The waves were big and powerful today and we saw strong undertow. I could easily see myself spending the day here basking and taking in the Pacific. Alas we had to leave. We continued south along Hwy 1 until Santa Monica (when the road turned inland) and picked up fresh California strawberries from a road side vendor along the way. read more
A drab little strip of sand and beach from the road, we chanced pulling over to look closer as it appeared to be free parking in the half empty lot. (As we were leaving the pay signs caught my eye and were visible so we paid $8 although I have no idea if they enforced the fee. It was the right thing to do! Karma ). The parking lot is comprised of gravel and just beyond there is the start of some very course sand that becomes finer as you get closer to the water. Once actually on the beach, it is quite serene and pretty. There are various sized black rocks all over the sand but not too many that you couldn't build sand castles or walk. The surf was very strong at 4pm and there were clouds and grayness when just a few miles towards Malibu it was sunny and clear. The beach was clean, had few people, the kids loved it and so did I! read more
6 years ago
This was one of the first beaches my friends and I stopped at on a PCH road trip up to Avila Beaches in SLO. Decent place to take a bathroom break with the large port-a-pottys that I've put in my photos! The lot is just a ways from the Point Mugu Rock when you go up the CA-1 Hwy, and it's a large off-road dirt lot. Since we went during COVID, we were sure to wear masks and practice social distancing. There's a few people that were fishing, and so we parked in the lot and made our way to the beach towards the rock. The beach is small but fairly clean with some rocks we climbed to explore the graffiti. It's like a hidden getaway and we really enjoyed this beach on our trip! After spending some time here, there's a fruit vendor near the lot to grab a snack before continuing on our little adventure. read more
9 years ago
Don't you hate it when the sun refuse to come out in the morning by the ocean? Such a huge potential this morning had. But the sun refused to come out. Parking: you can park inside and pay $8 for the whole day (till sunset). Or you can park on the highway and walk to the beach. It is a minute walk. The beach is clean and isolated. There are signs declaring clearly that there is no lifeguard on duty. Beautiful beach. Dogs are allowed. Fun fun fun. read more
6 years ago
The scenery at this beach is to die for. Not crowded either. This is a really chill spot. Double thumbs up. The lifeguards were super cool too. Definitely planning to return here before the years end. read more
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I've been going to Point Mugu since I was in my 20's, both for camping trips and for days spent enjoying the beach. Even though I am a huge fan, I must say I am biased. There are too many happy memories associated with this little park for me to give it a bad review. Point Mogu's Thornhill Broom Beach is rocky, dusty, and devoid of shade. It's a narrow strip of sand sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Highway. If you camp here expect to hear more traffic noise than the sound of the surf. You're literally feet from the highway, and Highway One never sleeps. On the other hand you are camping ON THE BEACH. No road separates you from the sand or the waves. There are no flush toilets, though I noticed on this trip that there are new pit toilets. Maybe they're nicer than the old, basic, ones. I don't know. I didn't try them out. The beach is dog friendly. I didn't see any signs posted that required leashes, though many dogs are leashed. There are plenty off leash and no one seemed to be handing out tickets. As a general rule there are rarely a lot of people on this beach. It's up on the top of Malibu, far, far, from Los Angeles, and there are prettier, sandier, beaches up in Oxnard to tempt the people who live further north. Parking is pretty easy on the side of the road. If that's not your thing you can pay the $8 day fee and park in the lot. read more
I was asked about my favorite scenic hiking trails N of Malibu and Point Magu Beach/Point Magu State Park is one of several favorites. Despite the past recent fires there is a stark beauty to the mountains that contrasts with some incredible views of pristine Pacific Coastline. There are numerous trails and you can easily adjust the length and difficulty of the trail to your needs. There is also a small campground here just across from Point Magu Beach that is a real hidden gem. Quiet, peaceful and shaded with beautiful old sycamores! We went on an overcast day with a storm coming in from the North. It was breezy, cool and enjoyed hearing the distant thunder. Bring hats/sunglasses/sunscreen/plenty of water/snacks as other than the campground it is an unshaded hike. Sadly, many of the old Sycamores in the canyon were consumed by the fire. The review and photos below are from our hike 11Dec2014. For more pictures of this hike and my other hiking reviews see my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/SoCalHikerGirl/ https://www.facebook.com/SoCalHikerGirl/ read more
8 years ago
It's a fun beach campground that's close to civilization yet some seclusion in nature. Nice balance for a day or weekend getaway. Seems to be a good place for dogs as well. Great hikes across the highway. You can use your parking permit to park in the other campground across the highway. read more
11 years ago
Wow I never knew that you could camp on a beach. My mind is still blown! Clean beach and the camp sites are huge plenty of room for at least 4 regular size 4 person tents if not more. Plenty of parking to bring extra people. Comes with fire pit running water and port potties. Ideal weekend vacation spot. Please bring lamps tho super dark at night. read more
I am not much of a beach person so I rarely visit one, and when I do I defer to my friends for which I should spend my time at. So one breezy Saturday in April a friend and I went to Malibu and drove up the PCH to see which beach struck our fancy. Point Mugu (pronounced like Mr Mugu, I'm told) ended up being the winner. We arrived here around 1pm and opted to park on the street as the lot costs $8 to park in. The beach was pretty deserted with only a dozen groups dotting the sand. We made our way past the porto potties and chose a spot where we could view the waves, and not have to be too close to any other humans. We sat in the sun on the sand for a good few hours and only a person or two passed by us. At one point we even dared to dip our toes in the water which was icy cold. But beyond that (and the less than appealing toilet situation) the beach itself was great, and definitely one of the less populated in this region. read more
8 years ago
This place is beautiful. We did some hiking at the park, then hopped in the car and drove over here to relax. There was a pay-to-park area but we just parked on the side of the highway and walked on over. It was about 3 pm and the place was pretty empty. We picked a spot near the shoreline and ate our picnic lunch. The waves were pretty rough/big but the kids still had a blast - just had to get in the water with them. It was our first time there so I don't know if that's the norm! A good place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon. read more
9 years ago
What beach isn't pretty? Mugu Beach at Point Mugu State Park is no exception. We spent some time at this beach with friends after hiking nearby Mugu Peak. Parking lot was quite barren at 12 Noon. Costs $8 to park at the lot, and it closes at sunset. Hardly anyone around which made the beach quite peaceful. Saw a pod of dolphins while chillaxin!! Only negative was that I stepped in some tar while walking along the beach. Be careful where you step, relax, and enjoy the scenery! read more
6 years ago
Bad points for portable Restroom very very dirty , walk to the police station and you will find a decent ones , this beach charge $3 dollars per hour parking , enough tables , some with grill , only one shower for all area ., Beach wide area . Cold beach very windy. read more
I would give this beach 5 stars, but their 2 porta potties were horrible, I have to take away one star. We love to stop here on our way out of town or back in town to stretch our legs. The parking lot can be accessed north of the "rock". This lot is huge. It is easy to drive in and out. There is a short walk on the sand to reach the waves. This beach is a nice pit stop or to hang out for a couple of hours. read more
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9 years ago
This is a must see beach for anyone near Ventura or Malibu. I fish here often and catch many species. Mostly a lounging beach that's safe clean and fun for the family. read more
One of my favorite beaches in the Ventura County/Malibu area. It's the first one on the PCH driving from Camarillo and is right across the street from the La Jolla Canyon hike, which I love. Parking costs money in the lot if you want to park there, but you can also park on the side of the PCH which is free. It's a quiet beach with a lifeguard most times; on weekends and hot summer days there can be more people, but it's never overcrowded. The water is decently clean and though the beach is small, it has a private feel, almost. read more
11 years ago
Beautiful beach/ campsite. Crossed the street from hiking and took a nice little break. Lovely to see that this place was completely empty. Very clean. Took the tunnel to go across to get back to the car. read more
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