Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, CA
~$12 parking
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(1,194 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Paid lot at the bottom, and one reviewer notes you cannot come and go once parked, so bring lunch. Restrooms nearby and lifeguards on duty. The cliff hike is moderate with unfenced drops at the top. Quiet midweek and at sunset, busy summer days. One reviewer found the lot shut for roadworks.
Scenic Malibu cove with a headland trail, tide pools, and seasonal whale and sea-lion viewing. The mile-long network of bluff trails climbs about 100 feet to an overlook platform, a good perch for spotting gray whales during their December-to-April migration past the point. The headland was sacred ground for the Chumash people long before it became a coastal landmark.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
- Works for a wide age range
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Point Dume State Beach, 6800 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
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Tides today
Next low tide
2:56 PM
0.1 ft
Next high tide
9:02 PM
4.7 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Santa Monica station
What visitors say
- The Shorts Travel (Aaron & Sarah)★★★★★
Parking is $8 to drive alllllll the way down to the most stunning hike up the cliffs. The hike was fairly moderate & beautiful at the top. Be careful at the top! We visited in May, midweek and it was quiet on the beach. Once you park you can’t come and go, so pack a lunch and enjoy the whole day at the beach. There was also bathrooms to use nearby.
4 months ago
- Reza M.★★★★★
Absolutely breathtaking! Point Dume State Beach is easily one of the most beautiful spots in Malibu. The views are stunning from every angle, and the photos you get here come out unreal. Super easy access to the beach, which makes it even better, and parking was convenient with plenty of spaces available — only $6 for a 2-hour window, which is a great deal for a spot like this. ** HIGHLIGHT— We saw whales while we were there, which made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re in the Malibu area, this is a must-visit for the views alone , peaceful, scenic, and picture-perfect.
6 months ago
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