About Malibu, California
Malibu is a small picturesque city that lies on the coast of California, USA, and due to its extremely high real estate prices, the town is home to a small population of only 13,000 mostly wealthy residents. Malibu is of course well-known for its incredibly scenic coastal bluffs that provide jaw-dropping views around every corner. Comparing it to other cities in the area, Malibu has a much more relaxed feel and surfing seems to be the order of the day. This is precisely what attracts so many celebrities, who work in Los Angeles and want a quiet place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. That being said Malibu does get busy with tourists who are road-tripping on one of the most awe-inspiring roads in the world, the Pacific Coast Highway, which runs through Malibu and provides an excellent drive up the California coastline all the way to San Francisco
Beaches in Malibu
Malibu has miles upon miles of splendid coastline and with that, comes a seemingly endless amount of beaches. Malibu has enough beaches to keep you busy for weeks just visiting a new one each day.
- Sandy Dune – A great stop along the PCH where you can hike to the top and get some excellent shots of the Malibu coastline.
- El Matador State Beach – A park that features dramatic cliffs, sea caves, rock formations, and a large sandy beach.
- Leo Carillo State Beach – A beach park and campground that is a very popular spot for its excellent surfing, as well as hiking trails.
- Las Tunas Beach – A popular public beach that offers good swimming, fishing, and diving. Lifeguards are on duty during the day.
- Big Rock Beach – A rocky beach that is submerged in water during high tide. Named for the big rock that lies offshore. Lots of sea birds and seals are found here.
- La Costa Beach – A public beach that doesn’t have any access, except for local residents.
- Carbon Beach – Nicknamed “Billionaires Beach” for the extremely expensive homes that line the shores.
- Malibu Surfrider Beach – A recreational beach that is a popular surfing spot because of its excellent conditions. Also features the Malibu Pier, which is excellent for fishing.
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach – Located on a large sand spit where Malibu Creek exits into the Pacific Ocean. This spot boasts a beautiful lagoon that is excellent for wildlife watching.
- Amarillo Beach – A public beach located along Malibu Road and below Malibu Bluffs Park. This beach is popular for surfing, scuba diving, sunbathing, and beach walking and connects to Malibu Bluffs park hiking trails.
- Puerco Beach – Located between Puerco Creek and Corral Creek Bridge. in good weather conditions this beach can be a great place for snorkeling, and scuba diving.
- Dan Blocker Beach – A long sandy beach that is named after television actor Dan Blocker from the TV show Bonanza.
- Latigo Beach – A public beach that is 3 miles North of Malibu Pier on Latigo Shore Drive. This beach is incredibly beautiful, but has no parking, so beachgoers must park somewhere else and walk in.
- Escondido Beach – A beautiful beach that is somewhat hidden from view and located at the end of a narrow access road. When translated to English “Escondido” in Spanish means “hidden”
- Paradise Cove Beach – A very popular Pacific coast surf spot featuring dramatic scenery. Movies are frequently filmed here.
- Little Dume Beach – A small secluded beach backed by steep cliffs. This beach is popular for its ideal surfing conditions.
- Big Dume Beach – A scenic beach featuring splendid white sand and beautiful blue water.
- Point Dume State Beach – A world-famous beach known for its vast, rugged coastline, and nature preserve.
- Pirates Cove Beach – A hidden sandy beach situated in a small cove of Point Dume. It is well-known for being the filming location of the end of the 1968 movie Planet of the Apes with Charlton Heston.
- Zuma Beach – This is one of the largest and most popular beaches in Los Angeles County. It is known for its long, wide sands and ideal surfing.
- Lechuza Beach – A tranquil and lesser-known sandy beach with amazing rock formations.
- Playa San Juan Leighton – Another one of Malibu’s controversial beaches, that sees local homeowners fighting the public to keep access private.
- La Piedra Beach – A gorgeous beach situated right next to the popular El Matador, but much less crowded.
- Encinal Beach – A beach featuring one of the most beautiful bluffs in California
- El Sol County Beach – An amazing, and controversial beach that is supposed to be open to the public, but local homeowners have fought tooth and nail to keep it private,
- Nicholas Canyon Beach – A large sandy beach with lifeguards. Great for swimming, surfing, and fishing. Features food trucks in the summer months.
