Point Dume Area Beaches
A string of beaches both north and south of Point Dume are favorites for surfing, sunbathing, diving, and tide pooling. Some are designated as state beaches but are operated by Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors. Access to a few beaches in this area has been a point of contention between property owners and the public. Much has been published over the years to clarify the public's right to access these beaches.
Point Dume Beach
Follow Westward Beach Road all the way to the end to find Point Dume Beach. Operation of the beach is handled by Los Angeles County. The beach is most popular for surfing, swimming, diving, and fishing. Lifeguards are on duty during daylight hours.
Pirate's Cove
You can park along Westward Beach Road for free and walk into the park, or use the parking lot for a fee. Alcohol and dogs are not allowed on the beach. Trails lead to the top of the point where you gain spectacular views of the ocean and beaches. Rock climbers test themselves on the cliffs.
Escondido Beach
This small beach is located off the Pacific Coast Highway near Geoffrey's Malibu Restaurant. The beach is most popular with kayakers who use it as a launching point. Because the beach is so narrow, high tide pushes the waves almost to the houses. As long as you stay below the average high tide line, you are on public beach. There are no facilities at the beach.
Access the beach through a public access gate at Escondido Creek or take the steps near Geoffrey's Restaurant. Parking is limited. Check signs to find legal parking spaces on the roadside.
Dan Blocker County Beach
Less than a mile long, Dan Blocker County Beach offers a quiet place to enjoy the ocean away from the tumult of the bigger, more popular Malibu beaches. The beach was formerly known as Corral State Beach. Located at 26000 Pacific Coast Highway, it is 5 miles east of Zuma Beach and 4 miles west of the Malibu Pier.
Swimming, surfing, and diving are the most popular activities there. The somewhat rocky beach deters a few, but most consider it one of the prettiest locations along the Malibu coast. At low tide, the tide pools reveal some of their secrets to visitors.
Dan Blocker Beach
There are 2 lifeguards at peak season times, along with portable toilets and outdoor showers by the lifeguard stands. Parking is limited along the highway. Access is by undeveloped trails.
