When you think of Malibu, you may imagine million-dollar mansions, private clubs, celebrities and beautiful landscapes. Well, you’re not far off.
Malibu is a city west of L.A. and seven miles north of Santa Monica along the Pacific Coast Highway. Once you hit the ‘Malibu’ sign, you will start the 27 miles of scenic landscapes - basically all pictorial beaches from one end to the other.
Malibu is mentioned in many song lyrics, and movies are often set here because of the picturesque surroundings.
10. El Pescador State Beach is one of three beaches that makes up Robert Meyer Memorial State Beach. The other two are El Matador State Beach and La Piedra State Beach. This beach offers private parking to visitors. The walk to the sand is short but beautiful; you pass through a cove, along cliffs, rocks and tidal pools.This beach is less busy than the other two, which offers some reclusiveness.
9. Carbon Beach is known as the ‘Billionaires Beach’ by locals, because of the enormous mansions that are tightly packed in above the shoreline. There were some problems years back because homeowners did not want this beach to be public. Luckily, they didn’t get their way. There are three different entrances to the beach. The shoreline is narrow, but it’s definitely a place you should explore when visiting Malibu.
8. Zuma Beach.
Many Californians will argue that Zuma Beach is the best beach in the entire state.
With clean sand, food stands, restrooms, gentle waves and an abundance of parking, this place is an all-time favorite. Not only is Zumba beach popular in the summer for swimming, it is also well-frequented in the winter for wildlife spotting.
7. Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach.
A dog-friendly and family-friendly place, Le Carrillo State Park and Beach is a great place to spend the day. If you want to extend your beach time, you can camp at the campground for a few days. There are special sections on the shoreline for dogs, so just look for the signage if you want to bring your four-legged friend along. Whether you enjoy walking through caves or exploring the tidal pools at low tide, it’s a great day out. You can follow the trail at North Beach and head north towards Staircase Beach.
6. Surfrider Beach is part of Malibu Lagoon State Beach and we recommend visiting both at the same time. The name perfectly captures the nature of the beach; Surfrider beach is great for surfing due to the long right-hand break. The Malibu pier is perfect for taking in the views and watching all the action on shore. Regardless of what you choose to do here, it is a comfortable spot to hang out with friends and family.
5. Topanga Beach was the first legit beach in Malibu. It has over 21 acres of land and one mile of oceanfront. This is one of the best surfing beaches in Malibu, but not the best for swimming. The views are appealing for sunbathers and there is plenty of parking - it’s also wheelchair accessible. Aside from surfing, this beach is great for scuba diving, windsurfing, and fishing.
4. Paradise Cove is a public beach with the same name as a privately-owned restaurant located in front of the beach. Depending on whether you eat at the restaurant or not, the parking varies. The food is great and worth a bit of a splurge while you are in the area.
You can enjoy beach walks down the coast and marvel at the enormous mansions.
If you keep walking, you will come to the steep sandstone cliffs close to Little Dume Beach.
3. Westward Beach is three miles long with wide stretches of sand.
It’s one of the best places to surf in LA. This beach is by far one of the largest and most admired beaches in LA. Westward Beach continues to be one of the cleanest and healthiest beaches due to the pristine water.
2. Malibu Lagoon State beach starts where Malibu creek meets the ocean - the lagoon is formed when the creek pools up. During winter, the beach parts to allow tidal streams to form.
1. El Matador State Beach.
Residents call El Matador State Beach their best-kept secret. Unfortunately, we have let the cat out of the bag. Parking can be tricky if you arrive in the middle of the day because the parking area is rather small - get there early to find a spot. The sea caves and massive rocks are stunning and make this the perfect beach for pictures. Be prepared to walk down a steep hill to reach the beach; it’s short but steep and definitely worth the trip.
If you need to use the bathroom, it is located at the trailhead.
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