Budget-friendlyBeaches & Coast

Malibu Lagoon & Surfrider Beach

Malibu, CA

★★★★★4.6(894 Google reviews)

What parents say

AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

Ocean on one side, lagoon on the other, with birdwatching and a walk along the sand toward the pier. Parking is paid by the hour through a QR code, then a short walk in. Toilets are portable and one reviewer found them unpleasant. Another describes people camping in the lagoon brush.

Protected lagoon and bird estuary beside a classic surf beach with boardwalk nature trails.

Good for

Ages 0–2
Ages 10+

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Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Malibu, CA 90265, USA

~$12 parking

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Tides today

Next low tide

2:42 PM

1.3 ft — best for tide pools

Next high tide

9:13 AM

5 ft

Predictions from NOAA · Santa Monica station

What visitors say

J MR★★★★★
This is a beautiful beach with an amazing and peaceful view. The Adamson house located right on the beach and view of the pier are added bonuses.
9 months ago
Ron Milkowski★★★★★
Great place to surf or paddle board or just walk.
5 months ago

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