![]() Upon first stepping onto the sand, it’s easy to see why directors choose this coastal front for their cinematic endeavors. While Point Dume’s arresting seaside cliffs are among the best places in Southern California to view a coastal sunset, movie buffs should descend the staircase to visit the beach below - which has been used as a filming location for many iconic American movies, including The Big Lebowski, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Pearl Harbor, Iron Man, and the original Planet of the Apes. (Just make sure your pup watches his step on the rocks.) Movie Nostalgia: Point Dume State Beach Not only is Leo Carrillo a spectacular, protected state park – named after its late celebrity advocate and preservationist – its north side is also one of the only dog-friendly beaches in the LA-area. As the tide recedes from the pocked landscape, it leaves behind a scattering of small pools filled with temporarily displaced critters like anemones, fish, sea slugs, and crabs. While the waters here are ideal for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding, the shore itself affords prime beach-combing and an up-close glimpse of regional marine life. Just off the PCH, and hemming a grove of giant sycamore trees below the Santa Monica Mountains, lies the 1.5-mile stretch of Leo Carrillo defined by coastal caves, towering bluffs, and a sprawling reef just off the shore. From here, ply up the coast to explore Little Dume Beach or Paradise Cove (stop for lunch at Bob Morris’s Paradise Cove Beach Cafe). Those yearning to engage in a little coastal reconnaissance (in addition to a good workout) will want to discover the sweeping shore of Escondido Beach, just east of Point Dume, whose sands provide an ideal ramp to launch a kayak or paddleboard into the Pacific. To check out some of the region’s most expensive and architecturally impressive homes, step right out of Malibu Beach Inn and onto the sandy crescent of Carbon Beach, otherwise known as “Billionaire’s Beach.” The epitome of waterfront luxury, the 70 properties on this exclusive strip are owned by Hollywood’s elite as well as various moguls of business and law.Įven during high tide, Carbon Beach provides a wide expanse of sand suitable for various recreational pursuits or relaxing under the sun within view of the waves. With no shortage of dramatic scenery and picturesque lighting, amateur and professional photographers alike flock to the beach’s geological arches to get that perfectly framed shot as the waves roll in across their bare feet. Instagram Moments: El Matador State BeachĬomplete with craggy, sea-carved rock formations, an abundance of caves, and sunsets that make the sand glow with golden light, almost every angle of El Matador provides ample opportunity to add to an Instagrammer’s collection of photography. As a focal point for the sport since the 1950s, the surf culture abounds in local fashion, music, art, and dialect. ![]() Visitors don’t have to be surfers to appreciate this iconic beach though. Attracting wave chasers from all over the world, the area’s consistent swell and long breaks are cherished by surfers of all abilities from novice to pro. Right across the street from Malibu Beach Inn, Surfrider is the birthplace of the Golden State’s surfing scene - and for good reason. The Perfect Wave: Surfrider BeachĪfter exploring the 123-year-old Malibu Pier (open daily from 6:30 am to sunset), bring a board along to ride California’s most quintessential waves. While its gentler waves and 12 lifeguard towers provide a safe setting for amateurs to try their hand at body surfing or body boarding, the beach’s broad sweep of soft sand is ideal for sunbathing or searching for Pacific bottlenose dolphins and seals playing just beyond the surf.īecause it offers an array of amenities like bathrooms, outdoor showers, food stands, volleyball nets, and plenty of parking ($15 for a day in the lot or free along the PCH), Zuma is considered a top choice for spending a day by the sea with loved ones. Surrounded by California hills, Zuma Beach is one of the most family-friendly shorelines in Malibu. ![]() Here are our top recommendations to suit your interests – from family-friendly to Hollywood iconic – all just a quick walk or drive from Malibu Beach Inn. With so many amazing shorelines in one destination, the hardest part of your beach day may be choosing your beach. Look closer and you will find 36 singular beaches brimming with white sands, tidepools, and sought-after surf breaks, each with their own personality and charm. Set between the ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains, a drive along 20-plus miles of Pacific Coast Highway affords views of one of the most beautiful coastlines in all of Southern California.
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