Sunset Surf and Dine…read more The entire evening, from beginning to end, was truly magical. What a special night filled with connection, laughter, and joy.

Spencer was an excellent instructor. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the lesson enjoyable…read moreand easy to follow. He provided clear guidance, helpful feedback, and helped build my confidence in the water. I had a great experience and would highly recommend Malibu Surf Coach to anyone looking to learn or improve their surfing skills. Thanks for a great lesson! ‍

Zuma Beach is on of my favorite beaches in Southern California. It is located in Malibu off PCH and…read morethe traffic on PCH is often terrible, so leave early and expect to be in traffic on your way back. Part of the beach is used for surfing and that is fun to watch if you don't surf. They keep the area clean. Parking is for a fee. It is most beautiful at sunset. If you are not a good swimmer do not go swimming in the water or let your kids go swimming alone. There are life guards most of the time and they are great, but really you could drown. Zuma has a strong riptide that will just take you away and if you are not a strong swimmer this will not be fun. I don't swim there anymore even though I have all the Red Cross cards you can get for swimming, even lifeguard. But that was some time ago, I am much older now, and will not go beyond my calfs. It is also cold water all winter and nippy in the summer. Be careful. The lagoon area is a great place to see birds. The place one of the largest, widest, and popular stretches of sand in Malibu. It is known for its clean water and has been used many times for and appearances in TV shows and movies like Baywatch and Planet of the Apes. It really is stunning.

My favorite beach. So clean, not Like Venice or Santa…read moreMonica. The quality of the beach and the water is amazing Guests don't play music load and everyone is so respectful of each person and their belongings

BEST coffee in Moma Bu. Sweetest vibes. Perfect shop to groove in on tha skates n make some art…read more Rad tunes. John, the owner, man does he rock (& the whole crew I might add) SEA N SOUL teaches LOVE! peace, Dove p.s bring a mug to help plastic waste :)

The County Line Latte was absolutely tasty with the Pistachio Milk. I didn't even know there was a…read morePistachio Milk, soooo good! The surf rider matcha was great as well but next time I'm gonna have it with the Pistachio Milk

We're trying to decide on a wetsuit for my daughter and the guy working here was extremely helpful…read moreand nice. He didn't try to pressure us and seemed knowledgeable. Seems like a great shop. Thanks for your help! We'll probably be back.

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!

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!

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

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.

I'm here about a year later reposting this review because I guess the owner had it removed. The way…read morethe owner is attempting to censor me should be extremely telling.  I still think about this horrible experience every time I'm in Malibu, which is almost weekly. I went to another business in the plaza well after Zuma Jay's had already closed. The parking lot is extremely small and spaces are limited, so I ended up parked in a spot directly in front of his shop. I had a friend with me who stayed in the car, and I left it running because I was only going to be gone for no more than five minutes. I was upstairs in the other business for no more than 90 seconds when the owner stormed into someone else's establishment looking for me, yelling at me to turn my car off because it was blowing exhaust into his shop. And I say this because it is relevant, I drive a brand new, well maintained, luxury vehicle that does not just sit there emitting fumes like that. If his concerns were valid (they weren't) there were so many other ways this could have been handled. His shop was already closed. He could have simply closed his door, waited, or calmly approached me when I came back. Instead, he chose to come into another business and aggressively attack me.  When I finished my business and walked downstairs, I saw him trying to yell at my friend, who was still sitting in the car. She didn't engage with him because she genuinely thought he was a crazy homeless man harassing her. This interaction was completely unacceptable and left a lasting impression. I would stay away from this place and spend your money at a more respectful establishment that knows how to treat people professionally.

Had a wonderful experience at Zuma Jays! My buddy and I rented a couple surf boards at very…read morereasonable price. When we got to the beach we realized one of the boards had a broken leash. When we returned the rentals, the owner personally gave me a discount. Really appreciate the outstanding service! Would definitely recommend!

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.

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 !

Tom was wonderful and got my 7 year old son in for a surf lesson same day. He then paired him with…read morea young man named Miller for the lesson. It was the perfect pairing. My son trusted him immediately. My son till two weeks prior was scared of the ocean and would not step near it. Miller made him comfortable and was playful with him. He was a great teacher and you can tell he really cared. I would highly recommend Mako Surf Club for lessons. Its a great location for learning and Tom and his team are so great. I thought they were especially safe and great with kids. Miller was so lovely to my son and even played soccer with him after the lesson. It was very generous and sweet. My son will have a core memory about this, I know it! We will for sure be using them again too.

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.