Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
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The Malibu coastline is like a chameleon. In some areas it resembles the French Riviera with its lush, green hillsides descending into crescent-shaped shorelines. In others, it feels 100% Southern Californian with beaches wide and flat as a football field, and often crowded with beach-goers lounging on towels and playing volleyball. Other coastlines still feel secluded, tucked under tall cliffs and dotted with stunning rock formations. In certain areas, where the ocean waves are just right, surfers can be seen bobbing in the water. Up in the mountains to the east hikers take in truly stunning views of the ocean and the sprawling Los Angeles landscape. And along Pacific Coast Highway, restaurants are filled with visitors and locals from all walks of life. Stumble into the right place at the right time, and you’ll likely encounter a celebrity.
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Ralph Wilhelm
Carmel, IN805 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Malibu Beach is exactly what you would expect: great sand, cooler water, a bit of waves, and great sun. If you haven't been, you wouldn't expect water on two sides (the lagoon and the ocean), and the natural park nearby. Just a fun place to go with friends or family to spend part of a day. You can park on the road, but we elect to pay the $$ per car ($$'s change by number of hours) to be a bit safe with our vehicle. GIve it a try; you gotta experience the Beach at Malibu!
Written March 24, 2024
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RoP
Los Angeles, CA73 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Malibu Lagoon is gorgeous i December! It is peaceful with a variety of birds to watch and explore! It is everything nature has to offer! Water on two sides (the lagoon and the ocean), birds singing, mountains and sand. It was pleasantly cloudy today with lots of surfers out there.
Parking is easy to find. On a week day, it is $6 for almost the whole day . Many choose to park at the side of the road, but I prefer the safety of the parking lot. Safe environment! Mostly families and surfers.
Parking is easy to find. On a week day, it is $6 for almost the whole day . Many choose to park at the side of the road, but I prefer the safety of the parking lot. Safe environment! Mostly families and surfers.
Written March 3, 2024
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC25,938 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Trying to find parking at Malibu Lagoon was horrible. There was no street parking left and the paid lot was narrow and overfilled with cars and people. I got a spot in the lot but almost damaged my car and another person’s. The beach there is nice but they advice against swimming at present because of all the rain and bacteria in the water.
Written January 8, 2023
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ForeverCharmed
Santa Monica, CA81 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The water was so nice and the waves of moderate proportions. The lagoon is off limits but watching the birds was very interesting. We spent a nice afternoon swimming and relaxing on this beach. The Malibu Village is right across the parking lot on the PCH and that’s a great plus. You can add shopping, lunch at Malibu Kitchen and ice cream at GROM to your Malibu Lagoon beach day. :)
Written August 10, 2018
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ZumaDawg
Los Angeles, CA1,057 contributions
May 2014 • Family
First off, the picture on Trip Advisor is not Malibu Lagoon, it is a picture of Pt. Dume. They have done some extensive work on the Lagoon, so it's not quite the same as before. I like to park at Surfrider Beach, maybe a half mile south on PCH and walk the beach from the Malibu Pier around the point of Surfrider Beach to the Lagoon area. The scenery along this walk is spectacular. It is fun to to watch or actually surf here, the waves are perfect most of the time. There is no swimming at Surfrider Beach, it is reserved for surfers, but you can swim closer to the pier or closer to the Lagoon. Restaurants are a quick walk away in either direction on PCH. Great place to hang out even if you are not a surfer.
Written May 26, 2014
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CalGirl84
Sacramento, CA198 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
If you are looking for a romantic white sand beach, this is not the place. This beach was a laidback place amid a marsh area. There was hardle anyone when we went there.
Written January 3, 2013
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fiamma11
Tysons Corner, VA5,988 contributions
Apr 2021
Thirteen miles west of Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway, this state beach is excellent. The day lots are open and it is really beautiful. Parking fees are required.
Written May 30, 2021
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Reign68
Rancho Cucamonga, CA586 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
After going to Malibu’s Dume Reserve went to stroll In Malibu Lagoon. Weather was great and not crowded.
Written October 29, 2020
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Claire M
Leatherhead, UK69 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Busy as you would expect for an August weekend but a nice beach spot with a lovely lagoon which attracted some nice birds to watch.
Written April 18, 2020
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avidtraveler5
New York5 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Has spectacular cliff views. Descent requires some agility, however well worth it. Sand is super clean.
Written May 6, 2019
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Can you rent chairs/umbrellas? Thanks!
Written July 20, 2018
8 dollars for whole day and yes one side for swimming/other for surfing
Written February 3, 2018
No there but you can up the road about 12-15 miles at a place called sycamore beach
Written July 29, 2017
É preciso pagar para entrar no parque/praia?
Written June 14, 2015
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