5 Free Swimming Holes near Manhattan Beach, CA
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Rock Pool
Agoura Hills, California
23.4 miles NWA river-fed swimming hole deep in Malibu Creek State Park, ringed by forest and rock formations — reach it via a short level path from the Visitor Center or a scenic 2-mile out-and-back from the campsite.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
24.2 miles WHeadlands, rocky coves, a quiet beach, gray whale watching from December to April, an easy coastal hike to sweeping views, and a fun Iron Man movie cameo — all at Point Dume in Malibu.
Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Switzer Falls
Altadena, California
30.4 miles NEA 4.5-mile round-trip hike up into the San Gabriel Mountains delivers a rewarding waterfall — purchase your Adventure Pass before heading up to the trailhead.
Swim
Bonelli Park Swim Beach
San Dimas
37.2 miles EA lifeguarded sand beach with a roped swim area on Puddingstone Lake in LA County's Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, open Wednesday to Sunday in summer. No swim fee, but cars pay a $15 park entrance fee.
Hike, Kayak, Swim
Castaic Lagoon
Castaic
44.3 miles NThe lower lake at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, with a lifeguarded summer swim beach on the west shore. Swimming is free; the county charges $15 per vehicle.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
