Point Dume is a beautiful coastal trail that overlooks a turquoise blue ocean. The trail isn't very…read morelong, but it's well worth exploring simply for its location and incredible views. You can head up the hill to a vista point, while at the bottom of the hill there's another trail that leads you all the way down to the beach. The trail leading to the beach is sandy rather than dirt or rock, but it's easy to navigate since the sand isn't very deep. As you approach the beach, there's a vista point overlooking a rock climbing wall, where you'll often see climbers. There are also steps down to another beach near the beginning of the trail. It's worth the trek down and up the steps. There is also a surf area here. Parking is scarce, so you'll likely have to park in the surrounding neighborhood. There are also almost always seals to watch down below from the trail, which adds to the experience. I highly recommend this trail. It's a relatively short hike with beautiful coastal scenery, beach access, and some of the best ocean views in the area.

Beautiful Area to enjoy the nature and walk around…read more Pros: Different trails with various terrains so everybody can enjoy Point Dume! The nature preserve is clean and walkways are maintained and clear! Loved hearing seals nearby and the birds chirping as they flew overhead. Con: There are only SIX PARKING SPOTS and first come first serve. Overall: Fun experience! But I feel like once you've been here, you can check it off your list.

We went on one of the many trails around here, and it was absolutely stunning! The views on this…read moretrail are breathtaking--definitely worth the effort. It's a loop hike, and we preferred doing it clockwise. This way, the climb felt more gradual at first and gave us those rewarding canyon-top views with the canyon on one side and the ocean on the other. There's also a little waterfall and a lively stream running through the trail (we went in July, and the water was still flowing nicely). Be prepared--the ascent can be quite steep in parts, but the payoff at the top makes it all worth it. Facilities are only available at the trailhead, so plan accordingly. Dogs are allowed, but they should be kept on a leash. Parking is a bit tricky. The lot only seems to hold about 30 ish cars. I would say on the moderate / hard side.

A beautiful hike! I love a good canyon hike, and this one…read morehad some excellent views. No complaints :)

We had a fun and fantastic time with Kurt. He was such a wonderful Guide truly made a big…read moredifference in our whole experience! He had a wonderful full of life personality. He had tons of information about the animals, history and property. The VWBus was so very unique. I have done the hike before, but this was so much better!

What a great experience at Malibu Wine Hikes vintage VW Bus wine tasting tour!. So informational,…read morebeautiful sites, mountains animals, great wine and charcuterie board! and an awesome live band, and it's the absolute perfect day out - who could ask for anything more! Our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, leading you through stunning mountain views and up-close encounters with the ranch animals.

Consider this hike when you need a fun, low-impact, and nature-ous experience! However, parking is…read morequite aways from the actual entrance; there are some hills and dips, but it is a great full body workout for everyone and anyone. The waterfall at the end of the hike is so pretty and it has a bench for you and others to enjoy the view.

Place is open. Fun hour of walking and hiking. Parking is the only issue as you have to park down…read moreoff of PCH unless you get one of the lot spots. Watch out for parking in no parking zones. Saw cars being ticketed. The walk wise, I counted 4 light easy streams you have to walk through on branches and rocks. The trail is fairly easy and moderate to do. About 30min to get down to waterfall. Fun way to spend time with family.

We've all heard of PTSD…read more... You know, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But have you heard of PDSB?? (I'll break this one down in a bit) Well, if you've read any of my other reviews of the picturesque beaches in Southern California, your PTSD of "here we go again, another review about white sandy beaches, moderate temp. waters and picture perfect sunsets" by Lance L. just might kick in. But bear with me, because this review, you're definitely not gonna want to skip. So what is PDSB you ask? Well Point Dume State Beach of course! Yes, one of Malibu's finest & for good reason too! Sure, when everyone thinks about beaches in Malibu... For those with families, It's usually Zuma Beach, but that's where EVERYBODY goes and because of this, it's ALWAYS packed! And of course, there's where all the surfers go.... Surfrider Beach, hence the name! But Surfrider is for hangin' 10 and you just might get a big stare down by the locals. But Point Dume State Beach or PDSB as I know you will now refer to it is about to be your new favorite. Here's why: A pay lot which sounds like it sucks to have to pay just to go to the beach, but the minimal cost ($6-$15 depending the season) is worth it. The lot is literally parallel to the beach and once you park, you are right on the sand! In addition, Point Dume State Beach, although smaller than Zuma is pretty decent because it's not as well known about so you will definitely find a place to plant that umbrella and set up your beach towel to watch the kids play, throw a football around or work on your tan lines. As far as Safety, Not only is lifeguard towers right on the sand, but a lifeguard headquarters office is also onsite, so if something goes south, help is very nearby. Point Dume State Beach does have fairly maintained, public restrooms that's are serviced regularly by the beaches and harbors maintenance team as well as a few porta-potties onsite for use. The beaches themselves are clean and do not have a lot of trash, debris or tar like some of the beaches that I've been to up North on the Ventura County Side (Oxnard & Ventura beaches). And the best part, some of the best sunsets you can catch on this part of the coastline. Besides the actual beach, you can actually hike from the beach side itself up the Point Dume hiking trail to get an even better view or jump off the cliff if you dare. But.... Please, Please, Just make sure you are a solid swimmer if you are a real swimmer thrill seeker as the water near the cliff is rocky and the currents are very unforgiving. There are always calls for service where Lifeguards, Firefighters and the Sheriff's department are on scene performing rescues, but unfortunately, sometimes are unsuccessful and people have tragically drowned. So maybe leave the Olympic style diving into the Big Blue to the pros. And now that you probably have actual PTSD from me telling you how you could actually die if you aren't careful.... Maybe just shake it off and get some PDSB instead and enjoy the Best of Malibu from the safety of your seat right on the sand! "Life's a Beach, Enjoy it!"

Love this beach. Parking is fairly easy and I feel like it's not a beach that's gets overwhelmingly…read morepacked so it's enjoyable. Waves were coming up high n knocked me over but it felt good once drying off in the sun lol. Made some sandwiches that were so delicious!! Just a great vibe on a Sunday when it's sunny!

Beautiful hike! You can't beat the views!…read more I wanted to check Corral Canyon for a while in Malibu and went recently for my birthday. We parked on the PCH passed Malibu Seafood (watch where you park, cops are serious in this area, they were hunting to give tickets to people when we went!). We walked into Malibu Seafood parking lot, there is a sign and you start a hike. You can check various trails, we stayed on the main path, which is tight and there is vegetation on both sides, so long pants are important as is sunscreen and water due to lack of shade. There weren't too many people, the views are incredible, the Pacific ocean shines in the horizon and Malibu coastline is gorgeous. We saw a few hawks flying above. We stayed on the trail, the chimney comes up fast, then kept going for a while and we did take a left at the fork and the views got better and better! Whatever trail you take, you won't get lost since this is a loop. Around 2 miles hike, not easy, but not strenuous, I'd call it moderate, good exercise, but not too hard. I can't take the images of the view out of my head. I'd do the hike it again in a heartbeat! It was a great way to spend my birthday! And of coursed we rewarded ourselves at Malibu Seafood with a nice meal since this b-day girl deserved it with the hike and all!

This 2.5 mile loop trail is perfect when you just want a bit of hiking but not too strenuous. It's…read moredoes have a gradual incline but it's not too bad at all. We came recently during Covid, and there's definitely a warning sign to wear masks. At some part might be hard with a mask when you're going up incline so don't forget your water and water for your pooch! Although the parking lot is not that big, there were plenty of space at 8:30am. Parking is $12 and the machine dose take credit cards. This loop took a bit longer than we thought because we kept stopping for photo-ops and had to let couple families pass us. Towards the end of the loop, there's a short cut to go back down to the beginning but it's pretty steep so just be-careful. Right now in the summer all the plants are mostly dried up and dead. Hopefully we can make it back next Spring to see all the flowers. The ocean view is always fantastic, air is breezy, and it doesn't hurt the trail starts and ends at Malibu Seafood Cafe either! We were the 3rd in line at 10:30am and the restaurant opens at 11am. The parking lot by then was quite full too so come early!

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.

Parking was a nightmare - waited a while and then no spots so had to drive a long time to find a…read moreturnaround spot and then park on the side of the road about a 10 min walk away. Granted this was a Saturday afternoon so a pretty popular time. They do have port-a-pottys and I saw maybe one picnic table near the top. Lots of stairs to get down to the beach but the views are spectacular! Would make sure you don't go during high tide because there's not a lot of beach between the ocean and the rocks.

You cannot go wrong hiking in Cali....especially when you are in Malibu! This trail can be super…read morebusy, especially on early morning weekends! A nice time to visit in the summer is about 6pm on a weekday! Besides our group, we did not see a single person on the trail nor did we have to fight for a parking spot. Note there are two small parking lots both off highway before the tunnel if coming from 101. From the trail there are beautiful views of the mountains and the canyons. you can even see views of the ocean in malibu. when there is a wet winter season, you can see loads of waterfalls. my fellow hiker said she saw 18 falls. Worth visiting during the wet season. Just be careful. also note there is poisonous oak along the trail. Unfortunately in July the falls were all dry. There was some water in the creeks. As for amenities: there is a toilet at the start of the trail.

This is not for the beginner hiker. You'll need hiking poles and lots of water. Other than that,…read moreit's a great trail! The hardest part is the first mile. If you can get thru that, everything else will be a breeze. At mile 2-3 you'll reach the fire lookout point. It takes about 3-4 hours to finish this trail depending on how fast you're going.

Point Mugu State Park includes the famous Point Mugu (Mugu comes from the Chumash word for…read more"beach"), sand dunes, five miles of coastline and seventy miles of hiking trails. Pt. Mugu was the site of the largest Chumash settlement in the Santa Monica Mountains and I can see why. The beaches are stunning, creeks run throughout the land of lush chaparral and sycamore trees with abundant wildlife. There are several campgrounds, some along the beach and some inland; seems that reservations are required for the camp sites. If you'd like to visit just for the day, the California State Park Library Pass is accepted here! A beautiful location for all ages.

Easily one of my favorite beaches in California…read more This intimate beach is extra unique due to its rock formations and large trees. It's a perfect hybrid of park/beach. They also have every amenity you could need for a perfect afternoon: bathrooms, bonfire pits, picnic tables, showers, etc. I especially love that this beach is dog friendly as long as your pet stays on leash. It's connected to a nearby campground, making it the perfect place for a quick summer getaway with friends.

Excellent in every way! Tucked in a quiet residential neighborhood a few miles from Zuma Beach was…read moresuch an ideal location. We arrived at 8:20am with plenty of available parking and only a handful of cars in the dirt lot. The trail is maintained and visibly marked with no possibility of getting lost. We came across many lizards and a rabbit in the 5 mile round trip hike. The trail itself has loose gravel in some areas and compact in others. The incline is a great one and we definitely felt it later in the day. It took us almost 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete and that was with stops along the way for photos. So many beautiful wild flowers right now and early morning fog was the perfect touch to our great hike! Enjoy.

Great hike, but if you bring your dog, they will absolutely need a bath afterwards. They get dusty,…read morethere are so many burrs and 3 ticks washed off my dog in the bath. We might avoid it this time of year (June).