Excellent experience for grandkids age 12 and 8 and our daughter. Chris and Zeke and Heather make a…read moregreat team. They are all so patient and great at teaching safely and making it a fun experience for every skill level. None of them had been ocean swimming and yet they were surfing quickly!

It is feels impossible to write about someone so special in this format. Chris "Stingray" Stiegler…read moreis an incredible human being and gifted instructor. His authentic soul and pure love of the water have imbued a level of sensitivity, passion, and deep study in my son, nurturing his growth from a young boy into an adolescent. I can confidently say the level of care offered by Malibu Surf Coach is not readily available with most, if not all, Los Angeles surf companies. My son was 7 when he had his first lesson with Malibu Surf Coach. When he was 12 years old, we had a brief term of surfing with a company in Venice through our Charter school, but our experience so paled in comparison, that we chose to forego the lessons paid by our charter, and invest in Malibu Surf Coach. This was the best decision we could have ever made. The unparalleled excellence of Malibu Surf Coach is unique and rare. Most surf companies lock in at one location, no matter what the surf conditions are, operating mostly like a day care. With Stingray, you get the most authentic, raw surf experience in some of the most beautiful locations California has to offer. Stingray's ties to the land and sea go back generations, and surfing with him is a spiritual experience. His priority is the very best experience and surf available for my son, and after each lesson, my son is filled with such gratitude, as if transported by the lesson. Before scheduling, Stingray will track the waves, and pick the most optimal window and location to offer my son. His generosity, time and commitment here are heartfelt. He and my son will sometimes start at one location, then drive to another if the waves aren't good. My son has learned so much from the extra attention, effort and care Stingray offers. More over Malibu Surf Coach's rates are low for the incredible gifts that come with each lesson. My son has been gifted an invaluable journey into the life of a surfer by Stingray, which has contributed so meaningfully to his maturation and growth. He has flourished under Stingray's mentorship in ways that are subtle and significant. As Stingray's student, he has received a depth of physical, emotional and psychological development. Our family will remain indebted to Malibu Surf Coach, with the deepest respect and affection. Thank you, Stingray.

Zuma has always been my tried and true. It's easy to get to, there's loads of parking, and the…read morebathrooms are pretty decent for public beach restrooms. Waves are great, lifeguards are present and plenty of beach space to picnic. There's really no bad time of year to come, though in the summer months it definitely gets more crowded. I wish there were more trash cans present on the beach part as well as some sort of food options available. I know there used to be some small food stands, but they have since closed. Love coming here with the family for a beach picnic. Love that the bathrooms have showers to rinse off after a day of playing in the sand.

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.

Awesome shop. Friendly with good coffee and tasteful stuff…read more Small and pleasant. Definitely worth a pause

Great coffee. We had the iced caramel latte and vanilla latte. Awesome ambiance. And friendly…read moreservice!

Thank you for taking the time to explain all of my novice surfer questions! I appreciate all the…read moretips and sincerity! All the workers were friendly and so helpful!

Went here yesterday to get my wetsuit because I'm planning to go surfing in the near future. I'm…read morecurrently enjoying swimming in the ocean which freezes me so I got really cool and friendly advice on what wetsuit was best for me! Tried on my wetsuit today and SUPER SUPER HAPPY THAT IT KEPT ME WARM BOTH MY SUIT AND BOOTIES! Huge THANK YOU TO the guy who helped me out because I am a big chicken when it's cold I honestly hate CA beaches being freezing cold so I need the thick suits! It was challenging to get in and out of but well worth the hassle At first I was torn between a cute design or being practical and in the end I'm glad I got the wetsuit perfect for winter weather because it's always cold for me anyway! Also bought some booties and other cool stuff. I plan to come back for more stuff because I absolutely LOVE this place! They've got the cutest swim suits and accessories. It's a shopping heaven for beach lovers and I definitely found my place. I'll also take surf lessons here and super excited to do it finally! I kept trying on my own and bumped my head and that was insane. Gotta do things the right way!

Walking on the sunny Beach. No need to make chatter. If you…read moredon't start conversations you are pretty much left alone to enjoy the views.

I went on the weekend. Based off these reviews, I thought that it would be extremely packed but…read moreit's not like the other beaches in Malibu. It is mainly locals here, which is amazing because it is so clean. If you have to other beaches in California or LA, you will be amazed by how there is no trash at the beach. There is free street parking, but I decided to pay for parking at the end of the lot. It is $8, no ins and outs. Lots of parking at this lot, but they do close at 8:30pm. I want to come back again because this place is just too beautiful.

My husband and I called Tony, presumably the owner, shortly before coming in. Both of us are…read morebeginners and have been learning to surf. We called asking about longboards and Tony told us to come in and check out what he has. As soon as we walked in, I felt uncomfortable. He was looking me up and down and it felt he was already assessing my level of ability based on size. When we told Tony we were looking for boards he suggested soft top boards. Not a problem but we told him we had been learning on glass boards and preferred looking at those. He then proceeded to say "Oh! So you're popping up and riding waves? Wow. Not to sound like I'm better than you but most people who learn from non professionals are already doing 5/6 things wrong..." I then immediately walked out. Tony was extremely disrespectful and made my husband and I both uncomfortable. Do not recommend coming in at all. Highly would suggest not coming in if you are a woman of any larger build. Come on, Tony. Do better, please.

Real Deal! Tony is…read morethe guy who will give you 100% of his attention. He is a pro in what he does! Besides the surfing lesson, Tony was hospitable and let my son take a shower at his office. On top of the great experience was a beautiful sunset

Loved coming in here and getting great service from the owner. It's so tough to run a business…read morethese days and I admire what this local surf shop is doing. I'll be back for any of my gear needs. They also have cool tshirts if you have friends from out of town looking for a Malibu souvenir.

Love the service. Love the Store. Love the prices. What else could you ask for except a couple more…read moreparking spots.

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.

There seems to be a ton of misinformation regarding this beach. Perhaps the MRCA which owns and…read morecontrols it should do a better job of signage and use instructions. First, read the California law on beach's. Not all beaches are public. The public may walk below Ho tide line- which basically means wet sand but above that may be private property and trespass laws apply. Don't believe it? The Malibu sheriffs will explain it quickly. The entrance at East Sea level IS a private road and gated community. Pedestrian beach access was granted but if you attempt to drive through and park you will be towed. It is a very long walk to LaChuza beach at this entrance. You will pass a sign half way telling you that entrance is a Private beach ( above hi tide line) so walk alllll the way down to the end to the stairs. If you decide to stop on the lawns for lunch and photos you are trespassing. The stairs and entry at Broad beach road is the best access. Parking is limited on broad beach and if you block a driveway or lawn, or litter you will be cited buy the Sheriffs. LaChuza has strict rules about use: Only service animals on leash. The MRCA rangers Will cite you. No alcohol. No smoking or drugs. No fires. Closed at 8:00. If you chose to use the stairs , the beach is at the bottom to the RIGHT. The beach area to the left is Private above the high tide/ wet sand and you will be tresspassimg and they will call the police. LaChuza looks lovely but it can be dangerous. No life guards. No toilets. If you pee or poop-you will be fined. The water is so nice- sometimes but there are strong currents and rips and NO life guards. Very Rocky with many submerged jagged rocks. In winter when the sand is low the water has many mor obstacles- wires- pipes- concrete pilings that can be dangerous. Swimmer beware. During hi tides sneaker waves cover the beach sending all your stuff to Japan. How do I know? I go knocked down and swept out by one. During hi tide the waves cover the entire beach. There are better beach options like Zumba or Leo Carrillo.

My 6 year old went to Makos surf camp for spring break and had an incredible experience! She had…read morenever surfed before but was standing up on a board, having a blast, on the first day. By the end of the week, she was confident on the surfboard and in the ocean. The instructors are awesome with kids; encouraging and positive. They reapply sunscreen throughout the day and there are plenty of options for the kids to rest and do other water/ beach activities if they get tired of surfing. We will definitely keep Makos in our camp rotation !

This place is amazing! Great instructors and Tom is incredibly communicative…read more We have booked even more lessons with Mikey and will be going to their surf camp. Thank you all for showing my son all of the joy that surfing brings.

Love coming to this beach for a quick swim. The parking costs $15 or you can park on the street if…read moreyou get lucky. We have done both for many years. Depends on the day and time of the week. Beach access is so easy that's why it's so convenient to come here. The views are beautiful specially the Malibu Pier right there. My kids love swimming here, just a few steps down from the road. You will also see a lot of surfers on the right side of the pier.... Another Beautiful Malibu beach

You can gain access to this beach thru the Akerberg Access Point off of The PCH. Once beyond the…read morenarrow corridor is a stretch somewhat rocky terrain. This was not the finest sand and there was a lot of debris washes up. Also to mention, my friends were doing a little photo shoot on a bench a little ways down where the beach got considerably narrower and a huge tide rolled up almost knocked them down. But you can't go wrong with the views. Beautiful.