Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
| Address: | 6801-7299 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA |
| GPS: |
34°0'10.1"N 118°48'33.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
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Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, and Swim
Point Dume State Beach features headlands, cliffs, rocky coves and vast beach access. The beach is presently operated by Los Angeles County, which also operates Zuma County Beach. These facilities are noted for swimming, surfing, scuba diving, and fishing. Point Dume is a perfect place to watch for California gray whales during the December to mid-April migration period.
Point Dume Beach is a great place to get away from the crazy summer crowds that flood California beaches. It still gets its fair share of visitors but is not overly crowded like many of the other beaches. It's one of the more quiet and tranquil beaches around. There is an easy hiking trail where you can hike up the to the highest point of the coastal hills and see a great view of the beach all around you. At the A fun fact: you can see Tony Stark's home from the Iron Man movie up there.
This location is a popular destination for filmmakers shooting movies, so it's not uncommon to see camera crew here.
There is very limited parking near beach access, so finding a parking spot may prove to be a hassle. Some places are free to park, others have a small parking fee. You should also expect to walk a bit after parking since there are only a few parking spots right next to the beach access point.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Malibu, California
- Head south on Winding Way toward CA-1 N (20 ft)
- Turn right onto CA-1 S (2.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Westward Beach RdDestination will be on the right(1.3 mi)
From Santa Monica follow Pacific Coast Highway 18-miles west to Westward Beach Road. Turn toward the ocean, go beyond the fee collection station to the very end of the road. From the 101-Freeway, exit at Kanan Road, follow it south 12-miles to Pacific Coast Highway, then turn right. Westward Beach Road is over the rise, at the foot of the hill.
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