Paradise Cove Beach

Here's the thing. Parking in Malibu California is going to be a hassle. Today, for us, it worked out ok but 5 minutes later, 10 earlier who knows. We may have been circling the lot for half an hour. If parking next to the beach is an absolute must for you, don't go to Malibu. Period. That out of the way the second thing you may see reviewers complain about. Lack of usable beach. We were there at high tide and there is still decent sand property but there are not a lot of beach friendly spots around Malibu. Not for full day trippers anyway. Again though, if that is important to you check the tides. They're easy to find online and plan accordingly. That said the beach at Paradise Cove is spacious, accessible and great for family beach day. If you're there all day grab a bungalow and have at it. Beautiful scenery, water and the like. Pier is accessible. We had a fantastic day today eating at the cafe onsite and sitting in the free chairs facing the ocean near rocks, on Labor Day so non holidays should be even less hectic. We'll be back.

Today I had late lunch/dinner. I made a reservation even it's a week day. Parking with validation $10. Food is delicious, the service very friendly. We ordered Hot BBQ combo, is was huge for 2 people, I wish I would it know about it because this combo is for 4 people!! 2 beers, 2 sodas and food $115. BTW the view and the beach is a breathtaking.

Lovely place with a great view 😍 We had some cocktails, the famous calamari and fish tacos! The calamari is top!! You should try! Also really kind staff 👌🏻.

The view was great even on a June gloom afternoon!! The service was slow but didn't bother me. The food had good presentation but was lack luster. I had the tuna poke bowl my friend had the fish tacos. You're definitely paying for the view.

I went for are aniversary well the pier is closed looks like they should rebuild it 😒 The beach well there was a lot of people they should limit how many people to be at the beach during these times to be safe . Also social distance is suppose to be happening.for everyone s safety. Restaurant make sure you make a reservation or your going to wait about 3 hours we made a reservation☺ On the weekend parking is $50. 30$ minimum purchase they validate it but on the way out you still have to pay $10😶 Food was delicious drinks were good service was pleasantly great.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 We had a romantic time there I recommend to go and enjoy ❤ Were a mask or no service👌

You're driving out here anyways, just fork over the extra cash and go to an incredible, and sparsely populated beach! With out food, we only paid $10 as opposed to the $45 for four hours. So worth it, especially after seeing how packed the public beaches were.

Beautiful beach! Cabanas are offered here! Such beautiful scenery and waves when I went! For sure recommend going closer to sunset! Bathrooms are really well kept here! Parking when I went was about $65 dollars and parking was a little tricky! But we'll worth it!

It's a great little beach, although it costs a lot to park there, $65 to park, and if you eat or drink something you can validate the parking and pay $15, aside of that it is a great beach to hang out and chill with a beer, yes! It's allowed to buy beer and take it down the beach. You can sit and eat inside the resteraunt too but if you don't want to wait you can just visit the little bar behind the restaurant, right in front of the beach, and buy some food or drinks there and sit right on the beach. A must go beach at least once. 🏖

This was my second visit to this restaurant, and I fell in love with the view from my first time here, so I had to come back. I love that you can sit on the sand while enjoying the beautiful scenery. The portion sizes are generous, so be mindful of how much you order. It's a great spot to come with family and share dishes. While much of the food is fried, the flavors are great, and the sauces are incredibly tasty. The service was attentive; our server checked in regularly and made sure we had everything we ordered. I highly recommend making a reservation, as this place gets quite busy. Before I forget! The cocktails are amazing !

Food was terrible service was not great. We used to come here all the time. We have not been in over 7 years and we were really looking forward to the way it used to be. We were not happy with all the menu changes. And there were 6 of us and out of the 6 meals, the things that were half way decent was the calamari and the one burger. All the rest was not even edible. The only thing great was the ocean view.

You pay for the ambience. There are very few places you can put your feet in the sand, have an ocean front table and enjoy for good food. It's pricey but you are paying for the view and experience. Clam chowder was good but tiny for the price. Mexican street corn was delicious. Fish and chips were large and worth the price as well as the coconut shrimp. Service was slow, took a while to get waters, everyone seemed flustered and rushed. Overall the experience was nice and worth the price for the experience.

I like that you can bring your own alcohol here! I brought a half bottle of wine and charcuterie board snacks to have my own picnic and had a great time watching the sunset. Originally I wanted to have the picnic on the beach but by Saturday afternoon the tide was too high and the beach itself was littered in trash and seagulls. I highly suggest backing into one of the spots by the pier and having the picnic in your trunk. Public bathrooms available and they were much better than using the cafe's because there's never lines for the public ones outside the cafe but once it's dark out, there aren't any lights inside! Parking prices are horrendous but you can get some drinks at the cafe to meet the minimum for cheaper validation easily. The specialty drinks are quite expensive so choose wisely and inquire about pricing.

We come here often with our family and we do really enjoy sitting in the covered patio. We also sit outside near the water but the seagals always try and take your food. It get annoying especially when your with kids. What we love about this restaurant is the setting and that the outside tables and chairs sit on the sand. The kids get to play with the sand while you enjoy your meal and drinks with a beautiful view. The food isn't great but it's good when you have this view. We always get the kids cheese burger for our kids. They have large portions so the order is good for two toddlers. I tried the trio taco plate this time and I wasn't happy with the rice nor the steak. I normally get fish and I honestly think that's the better choice unless you want a burger. We also got the burger with bacon and that was good. All in all, totally worth going especially during the day. You get to enjoy the water views and eat at the same time.

The ambiance is worth the drive to Malibu from LA. The staff was welcoming and engaging with us. The food was average the portion size for the salmon order was small compared to the other options the portions were enormous . The other added value was being treated to entire seven layer chocolate that can serve 10-12 people for your birthday . We were told the cake is made on site. It was moist and not very sweet which satisfied my sweet tooth for about a week . ‍

The restaurant is right on the sand and truly a beautiful setting. There's really no other place like it that I know of. But you do pay for it. The food is here is really expensive. $38 for fish and Chips. $13 for a cup of Clam Chowder (excellent! ). Most of the food we ordered was pretty good . Maybe it was just this particular day but the fresh fish choices were limited. I am not fond of Talapia and they use a lot of it. Good thing is that the portions are large so suggest sharing . You get 4 hours with the $10 parking fee (with validation) and it's lovely to walk the beach before or after your meal. There are showers to rinse off. We love to bring "out of towners" here. You have to splurge in life!

This place is just a sad situation. It's so dirty and unkept. You are basically renting a cabana $700+ to sit in... well just trash and debris all around. I hope the owners do better and have more integrity in what they put out especially in Malibu where it could be such a beautiful place. Otherwise, I think it's time to close shop people. Some things are better just closing down and pivoting and restarting something fresh.

We had a reservation for 9:15 am on the Sunday before Memorial Day. We came early and were promptly seated! We had a indoor seat with a window view which was nice since the weather was on the cooler side. Our server was quick to take our orders and our food arrived at a great time. We ordered: + damn good eggs - and they were "damn good". Plenty of sausage and thick bacon mixed with veggies and a side of potatoes. + the chilaquiles - awesome, not too soggy since the chips were tossed in the sauce The servings are huge!! They validate parking but it's not free- it's discounted This restaurant is a good place to people watch. Lots of fun car enthusiasts come to hang out and other people coming to relax and hang out by the beach.

Nothing beats the view at this place. The proximity to the beach, and the sound of the ocean all add to the amazing experience. But the food leaves a little to be desired. Unless we ordered poorly. I had a virgin mojito- well made, perfect balance and very refreshing. My guest ordered a virgin pina colada - it tasted like vanilla ice cream with a hint of pineapple and absolutely no coconut flavor. I ordered the sashimi grade ahi tuna which was sesame crusted and seared. Well (not over) cooked. But that's where it ends - the wedge of tuna didn't look like it belonged on a sandwich. I don't eat bread so it didn't matter much to me, and in hind sight I should have just ordered it on a bed of lettuce. My friend ordered a BBQ tuna melt. It came out with no BBQ sauce on it. The coleslaw was soupy. There was so much dressing that it felt more like the dressing was the star and the cabbage the condiment. It had a one dimensional flavor to it. The fries were absolutely delicious. Right amount of crunch, well seasoned and were the star of the meal. $100 for 2 virgin drinks and 2 sandwiches. And what the heck is a 5% environmental fee? That's a new one for me.

I have been coming here for over 30+ years. It's my visit back since December 2022. I booked a day bed. It was a terrible waste of money. So Sad they wouldn't clean this before the day got started. Ants crawling all over the beach, the bed, everywhere. Even saw 2 rats coming from this mountain of trash. This is immediately next to my day bed. You can see it just to the right. It smelled so bad! The 4 hour day turned into $580.00. We had to leave a the 4 hour mark because I couldn't justify paying $65 for parking when I just paid almost $600 on a day bed, some lunch and a few drinks. The beach was so crowded you couldn't walk. Plus, next to my day bed was Paradise Trash Mountain. Never going back here again. Sucks.... I loved this place.

This beautiful piece of land sits right at the edge of the beach! After the first visit I was completely hooked and the second visit solidified their 5 star rating. I can't wait to get back. The iced seafood tower had the most tasty calamari steak pieces I have ever had. The shrimp were huge and tender and so tasty. Ceviche and crab round out the perfect platter for a group of 6 hungry ladies. The fried calamari is crispy and full of amazing flavor. One of the best I've ever had.

Beachfront dining, excellent breakfast menu, coffee and lattes were delicious, nothing better than a relaxing brunch by the ocean.

Horrible food. Last time I was here was about 9 years ago and I left mid dinner.. horrible experience back then even worse now.. Food is 85% all deep fried.. guacamole comes with 9 tons of chips and 4 tablespoons on top. This is the first and last.. never again

The food is decent, the prices are okay but the view is to die for but some restaurants refuse to understand that kicking customers out after 2 hours and putting a time limit on their happy occasion will earn them bad reviews and they will lose customers. These are businesses that will start losing serious business when the economy turns around. This is the only country on Earth that allows such ridiculous rules so we give them reviews that they deserve.

An all time favorite - we bring all of our guests here. It is THAT spot. We love the brunch here specifically. Toes in the sand with an excellent cup of hot coffee. Or dine indoors at a beautiful booth surrounded by the old time photos and an ocean view. It is hard to beat paradise cove. They reopened the previously shut pier on our last visit which was such a treat! Loved seeing the beach and pier from a "sea" perspective is a game changer. And their beach is delightful- truly a cove. Delight yourself in Paradise, right here.

Such a nice experience. Came here for my birthday and I had a great time. Sitting on the sand so close to the water while eating food was so relaxing. You feel like you're on vacation lol. We got the calamari which was AMAZING. My husband and I barely made a dent in it before we got full so it's definitely for 3-4 people. I felt bad leaving so much behind. I got the tacos for the entree which I wasn't really a fan of, but they were okay. I'll definitely try something else when I go back, maybe breakfast. For the drink, I got a Mai tai in a pineapple and it was great. Even though the tacos weren't it for me, I definitely look forward to returning and trying other food. Being able to put your feet in the sand while eating is enough for me lol it was very nice.

The food here is always good it is a bit expensive. The view is well worth it. After eating you can hang out on the beach or just sit in chairs and look at the beautiful ocean. So peaceful.

We ordered 6 different drinks off the alcohol menu and liked them all. The guava fusion and the blue paradise were our favorites. We ordered many entrees and the tacos fell short. The BBQ sampler was definitely our favorite. Burgers were good too. The ribs, scallops, and calamari were at the top. We felt very comfortable having small kids with us. Parking lot is a bit tight and would avoid summer afternoons.

What's happened to this place??? It used to be sweet and small and of course a great location. Today, we had terrible/entitled service all around. We ordered food that took an hour to come and when we asked about maybe getting our appetizer, the waiter just said it was coming. My friend went to talk to the manager and as she was coming back a different waiter behind her said: "Fucking move, bitch!" We also told the manager about this and they comped our parking. Im so appalled that people who work here are allowed to talk to customers this way. Apparently, we aren't the only ones complaining about this. Also, the bathrooms and the lounge chairs area are dirty and unkempt and horribly expensive for what they offer.

There is no other place on earth like this place. The view, sound, and the breeze of the ocean is awesome. The food could taste like cardboard and I would probably still give it a 5. The food was much better than cardboard. The portions sizes are big!!! Tip: if you are with someone you can probably share. They were super busy and the service was still ok. Only one negative comment, if you order alcohol drinks, ask for an shot as their drink are pretty weak.

I always like to go here in the summertime but I was there last week and it was just as amazing experience even better no crowds very easy to get a table great service like always nice people and the food is amazing every time.

Favorite place in Malibu for larger groups. Love the fun cocktails and fresh seafood. Being able to walk by the beach after eating is a nice plus. Parking can be tricky.

Everything! They are over priced! They have no management skills whatsoever, all they care about is money. Don't let the beach fool you bring your own food. You will be disappointed

This is definitely not a destination for the food. Extremely overpriced and definitely below mediocre! I'd rather eat a frozen pizza than the meal I took home with me, I would have left it if I hadn't sacrificed an arm and a leg for the meal. Thank God I had a view of the beach as it distracted me from the fact that I overpaid for basic food.

Amazing service. The food is absolutely delicious. The best thing about paradise cove is the ocean view. It doesn't get any better than this. The dishes are very worth the price!!

Witnessed the worst customer service today leaving. The parking attended was having it out with a customer and was swearing at a customer. He was cussing at her and would not allow her to speak. The customer was almost in tears and the attended went as far as saying " F your mom". He also shut the machine off and made it worst. If you are in customer service you provide customer service. This customer is owed an apology and a full refund for her and her families day. The parking attendant needs to be fired no questions asked.

Not only are the prices outrageous, they are cheating!! First, they charge you a "sustainability fee" which we were told it's for putting money towards the employees healthcare, which I'm guessing most are on free medical, but if you add it up, they are not charging 5% they are charging 5.5%! It should have been $2.84 not $3.13. It's not about the $.29 that I overpaid, it's about them lying and cheating! This is on everyone's bill! I showed the manager and demanded my $.29 back! Check your receipts people.

I'm born and raised in LA... so I've seen a lot from this city! My advice, STAY AWAY FROM PARADISE COVE. They are not black and brown friendly. I made a reservation and showed up with a black girl and they refused to seat us... too busy, I asked for the bar but even though there were plenty of seats, they said it was too busy too... so we left... A year later I stop in with a white girl and introduced myself as Tom Smith and they seated us immediately... I was so so angry we just left.... Many of my black and brown friends have confirmed to me that they have been mistreated there as well!

My whole group got burgers and fries and I have no complaints about the food. The fries were wonderfully crispy and the burger was solid. However, it was nowhere near good enough to justify $30 for one burger plus $15 to park and a sustainability fee. It was nice to walk around the beach while we waited for a table.

Love this place . Huge portions - watch out! Great drinks , my favorite is piña colada

Service was not great. We asked for a kids menu to start for our daughter and the first thing the waitress said was "is she 12 because we only allow kids meals for 12 and under." The waitress kept coming back and making rude comments. Not sure if it was her personality but it wasn't appreciated. The menu said "Juan" taco which I didn't appreciate as well. The birds were all over the place, swooped right in through my table and knocked over a water. When we asked for napkins, took awhile to get them. We did our own cleaning up. Other tables that have been vacated by diners were quickly overtaken by sea gulls. The Oreo cake dessert was nothing more than crumbs adhered to a ball of ice cream. Nothing exceptional. I could have enjoyed it, had I not gotten such a rude waitress. Being Mexican makes me wonder if the facility was a bit racist. Come on now, "Juan" taco.

Beautiful outdoor beach seating! We made a reservation and got seated right away. We sat for a while and enjoyed the scene. But the service was very slow. It took 20 mins just to get water. The food was alright. I think the best thing was the fried calamari. The best thing is the ambience. Great views nice beach views.

Poor service - apparently waiters hates their job. Like going to a fast food restaurant only cost a fortune. Don't recommend going for dinner.

We came on a Sunday to go lobstering off the pier. It's a public beach but the paradise cove restaurant maintains the pier and its open to the public. Parking in the lot is rather pricey as of this sunday ( Oct 2, 2022) it was $45 weekdays and $65 weekends, if you order food from the restaurant ($30 min) then the parking fee drops to $10. Pro tip tho is to park on PCH (it's free!). However it is about a 10 minute walk, so if you a lot of gear or people that can't walk long distances you may need to pony up for the spots closer. It's a nice beach with good views. We were the only group at the time using the pier for fishing/lobster catching. Most of the other people on the pier were there were families trying to enjoy the view or lovey dovey couples. You can bring your own food and drink and you can even drink alcohol (but no hard liquor). It was pretty spacious and the people were friendly there. If you don't want to bring your own food, you can get the food to go from the cafe. I had a good time. Will be back!

Subjective: - imagine this, you just finished working 26 hrs straight, you get in your car and just drive north on the PCH looking for a beautiful escape. Then, as you drive through malibu and think you'll have to drive another 20 miles before you find a place that's secluded enough for you to find peace, you look to your left and spot what looks like paradise. Well thats what brought me to paradise cove my first time. I was leaving a call shift and just wanted the perfect way to escape. - the water on the beach is amazingly clear and calm. The waves rush in and hit the cove to drown out all the noise of the city of Malibu just a few hundred feet away. - there are plenty of great spots to catch great waves, making if a perfect surf spot - not to mention that it is dog friendly so you may see some of mans best friend while you're there Objective: - parking is pretty easy, there are two options on either end of the cove: one near the cafe which is about $35 for the whole day (which is what I chose and it was totally worth it) - ambience: I mean what can I say that I havent said above. If youre looking for peace and tranquility this is it. Assessment: - an amazing spot just 30 min north of santa monica with a lot less of a crowd and a lot more of a view Plan: - cant wait to come back her and bring some friends and loved ones so we can spend time enjoying the amazing view together - also can't wait to hit the waves here!

Bucket list check off!! Had my birthday here and it was amazing!! The food was incredible! We ordered paella, calamari and fries and mussels. Kids had burgers and fries. Thank you so much for seating all of us at the same table!! The chocolate cake was moist and delicious. Thanks for honoring my reservation and making my birthday so amazing and memorable!!!!!

Honestly very pleasant views but unfortunate service and terrible conflict resolution. The scenery of this place is absolutely gorgeous seems to be a private beach with a restaurant atop the sand. we were not truly greeted in a welcoming fashion with our party of three, but we were seated promptly by manager JJ. Upon ordering our food with our dietary restrictions we were met with a little bit of resistance by Lupe. We all have dairy dietary restrictions but wanted to order the nachos so we pick that and ask for the cheese on the side and he let us know that that was not an option. So we ended up ordering it and got a surprise in our meal. There was a very long dark strip of hair that did not match any of our curl patterns. To was a long straight hair. Upon bringing it to the managers discretion he did not try to offer another solution and just offered to take the plate back. We decided to leave. This was very unfortunate because the views of this beautiful beach/cove were very welcoming but this restaurant was not. Bathroom was semi clean too. DEF DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Question: how to guarantee ... (1) parking just a few steps from the beach (2) beautiful and pristine sand on a super-clean, family-friendly beach (3) easy access to tons of food and drinks (4) private lifeguard station (5) cabana style loungers, towels and umbrellas Answer: unlimited funds and Paradise Cove Beach! This beautiful beach offers most of the amenities of a Hawaii beach-side or Las Vegas pool-side hotel, but you must bring many clams to reap these rewards. Check web site for current lounge chair ($250 weekends) and cabana pricing (as much as $600 on weekend and holidays). BUT, split among many pals, for an entire worry-free day, you may decide to make it rain at Paradise Cove. Parking is a breeze (with food purchase, validated for four hours is about $10; more time brings the parking tab to $50). Double lounge chairs come with two towels and beach umbrellas; cabanas come with lounge chairs, table and chairs. Bring your cooler with food and drink. Or, order from the restaurant; check web site menu first to avoid sticker shock. You are paying a premium to have food prepared for you right on the beach. Loungers and cabanas can be ordered in advance on the web site. There is not a bad seat in the house. OR! Much of the above can be done on the cheap. Park on PCH (free, no meters to feed, watch the signs), and walk down the steep hill to the beach -- free access and entry. It is a public beach after all. There are about 100 wooden lounge chairs, maintained by Paradise Cove, but free to use! Order food and drink from the restaurant if you like, or bring your own grub. Great waves for surfing at this beach. See you at Paradise Cove.

Found this place on tik tok and decided to check it out since I decided to have a beach day. Parking is $45 but you can park all day. It is such an aesthetic, cute, secluded area which makes the whole vibe of the place nicer. I love Malibu so much and this place is no exception! I really enjoyed my time on this beach. The showers all work and the restrooms/changing rooms are pretty clean given it's at the beach, given sand gets EVERYWHERE. There is a cute little restaurant right above the beach which I will check out next time. Looked very busy! I'll be back in the future to this particular beach because I loved it. Super nice and clean!

Not the best picture of the seafood-tower but it was delicious. I don't understand why they put it on such a huge bowl because the back was sparse, they front loaded it. Service was horrible as it took 30 minutes just to order drinks and an hour and a half later we finally got our food. :(

A beautiful place for a restful day. The nerve sets in when those seagulls come to table and eat your neighbor's food while you try to enjoy your afternoon. It's quite flustering. Other than that the tacos are amazing! The drinks are the bomb and beautifully made, but being I am the DD today I had to drink vicariously. Go to the beach before or after and your day is set! Parking is easy if you get it in the parking area but if not be aware if Parking by street. Tickets do come easy!! Sadly.

I know this place is special. It is in Malibu after all but Jesus Christ they not shy about their prices. First of all, you have to pay $15 just to park second of all the breakfast consisted of cinnamon French toast (very good) and a side of bacon with the tip it was $41. Yikes.

BEST CLAM CHOWDER EVER!!! The food is great, the drinks are great, and the staff is great. I have been coming here for years and I love everything about it except parking. Once the lot gets full you have to look for parking at the top of the hill (Goodluck) and then walk down to the restaurant. I gave this place 4 stars because the parking is not the best situation. Besides it being restaurant parking there are residence that live in that area and get priority (as they should) and people visiting the beach. So if you want to park close then you need to get there early.

We had dinner here for my moms birthday, we had a big group of 11 and 7 which was divided in 3 tables. The food was good but a bit over priced but my mom love their paella. We ordered 2calamari tower, 3plates of burger which one was onion burger , 2kids meal and seafood linguini And thats only on our table. Service was 4 out of 5 Since the paella was a little bit sandy. my mom asked them to replace it, we had a little bit of exchange of words but in the end they gave as new paella and its much better. Also they gave as a free drink when we explained that our daughter accidentally spilled one of our drinks ( we were with 3 toddlers and 2 kids) hectic group. All in all its a good experience

be warned!! 45 dollars to park here! the beach absolutely sucks! seaweed and trash on the sand. the beach is super small. not worth. it actually feels ghetto. tourist trap

If you use a wheelchair and want to enjoy the outdoor dining experience, then just be aware that accommodations is really difficult to find.

It's beautiful but the staff for the most part are lacking any customer service. The manager Pablo or something that starts with a P was so rude and unhelpful!!! After waiting for over an hour and still was told we'd still have 1/2 hour to sit outside. I told him that I couldn't wait that long so he said I would have to pay the$65 parking fee!!! He was so rude. I worked for over 30 years ago at the Hyatt in Waikiki and believe me, no one would have a job that acted like that!! We always made every effort to correct a problem, who ever is managing Paradise Cove has a lot to learn, It's gorgeous but that is the 3rd time in a row that I was not happy with the staff. What a shame!?? We

Great location! Clean bathroom and outdoor shower. Nice beach even though water temperature was 60 degrees. The kids loved it. The cafe food was mediocre. Portions are huge though. Love that they had a full bar. Mojitos and the beach just go together! We got a day bed which came with an umbrella and towels for $300 and all day parking for $65. If you just go to the cafe to eat I think the validate your parking for 4 hours only. My only 2 complaints: 1) There was no food/drink service from our daybed. Or is that asking too much? I live in Vegas so I feel like that should be standard. So we had to go to the restaurant to order drinks and food to-go. 2) There is only 1 line to get food and drinks. I feel like if you purchase a daybed and they don't offer service outside, there should be a separate line for guests. There was a 30min wait in line to put our order in and another 30min to get our food.