Point Dume State Beach

I had such an amazing time at Point Dume! The location is absolutely stunning, with beautiful, clean water that’s perfect for a refreshing swim or just relaxing on the shore. It’s a fantastic spot for families too—our kids had a blast! While parking can be a bit challenging, if you arrive early enough, there’s public parking available that makes it manageable. What I loved most is how peaceful it felt compared to the busier beaches in LA. We saw an Orca happily swimming in the water. It’s the perfect escape if you’re looking for a more tranquil beach day. Highly recommend this spot, 100%!

Another one of my happy places. Probably my favorite beach in all of California. It is so quiet, so beautiful, so peaceful, with great surf, & an excellent hike to the top of Point Dume where you'll get to see dolphins & whales out in the ocean. You'll have to pay for parking to get on the beach but it's well worth it. This section of Zuma Beach beats the other two sections by far, with those sections being Westward Beach and Zuma Main Beach. You must come check it out.

Forget those other beaches and head here for the real thing. No wonder the A-listers have set up residence in this location. You have crashing waves, sandy beaches, rocky beaches, and wonderful hiking trails together in one place, plus dolphins and whales. This is also the site of Dr. Evils’ secret lair and ending scene of the “Planet of the Apes”(1968). This place is magical and sure to please.

After going to just about all the beaches of Los Angeles County, this one is among my favorites! While it may not be as popular as Surfrider and Zuma Beaches, the fact of it being secluded below a cliffside of multi-million dollar residences gives it an almost private backyard beach effect! The beach is kept clean, the water’s clear and lifeguards are stationed as needed. Restrooms are ok tho could be better. There’s a basic open space parking section between Zuma Beach and Birdview Avenue. This section is ok to park on weekdays where available, tho on weekends, spaces may be overly occupied. The paid parking section, just past Birdview Avenue, is my preferred stretch! Not only is there more availability of spaces to park with day use beachgoers, it also provides access to hiking trails, including the back way up to the Point Dume natural area!

You will have to pay $15 for parking if you plan on hiking up to Point Dume, which is a bit much. Plan on spending time on the beach to make it worth your while. Lots of wannabe influencers walking around taking selfies. Sunset is the best time to visit.

Our favorite beach! ☀️ The kids and mom always have so much fun here! The parking is right on the beach. It’s a small beach so there’s usually not too many people. We try to go during the week. The walk close to the water is not very far and that’s my favorite part. I usually like to go in the afternoon because my favorite time is watching the sunset! 😍

Absolutely beautiful beach! The water is a beautiful blue and the waves are huge at times and a lot of fun to watch. A good chance you’ll see dolphins while here. We decided to visit this as the wrap up to our California vacation and it was perfect. Free street parking is available but can be very tricky to find. Despite all the cars the beach didn’t feel overly crowded and there was plenty of room to spread out. Excellent beach!

Point Dume is a on the coast of Malibu, California in the Pacific Ocean. The point, a long bluff, forms the northern end of the Santa Monica Bay. Zuma Beach lies to its immediate northwest. We lived in California for many years, but clearly I missed quite a bit in tourism. So every two years we head back to Cally for more adventures. First off the road trip to Malibu is so pretty and relaxing, it like a scene from a movie! I was there during the week so no parking issues for us. I definitely can see why people flock here all year round. There is a paid parking lot at all the beaches, so have patience and chill. Lot of trails, stairs and hiking. Check online for a more user friendly area for the disabled. Yes, I highly recommend having a plan and booking your hotels in advance, this is a very popular route. If your military there are a few lodges along the way, we use them to save a few dollars. Do your research and enjoy your benefits. @glampedlife