Malibu, California
Malibu California is exclusive coastal community north of Los Angeles. Famous for its natural
beauty, twenty four beaches and casual, yet elegant lifestyle. We review only a few
of the best beaches in the region.
WESTWARD BEACH.....MALIBU BEACH..... SURFRIDERS BEACH
TOPANGA BEACH .....ZUMA BEACH
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Malibu Lagoon Beach
(Surfriders Beach - Malibu Beach)
A beautiful lagoon beach with 22 acres of wetlands, gardens and sandy beach is where
Malibu Creek meets the sea.....'Malibu Surfrider Beach' is on one side of the
Pier and is considered one of the worlds premiere surfing beaches in. On
the east side of the Malibu Creek Bridge is the Malibu Pier. And an
is excellent for saltwater fishing. On the west side of Malibu
Creek Bridge is the nature area with great bird watching
Wetland guided tours of natural elements such the
monarch butterfly, tidepools, and the gray
whale are scheduled seasonally.
recommended lodging
MALIBU BEACH INN
Malibu's only luxury beachfront hotel.
"...for the first time in 40 years, Malibu has a hotel worthy of the area"
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Zuma Beach
Zuma Beach is two miles long and a hundred yards wide. The widest sandy beach in Malibu.
With volleyball courts, snack bars and play ground it is a popular summer spot for
the Valley kids. A great place for bodyboarding (use caution when the surf
is heavy). A great family beach, noted for its clean sand, relative
privacy from Pacific Coast Highway with heavy traffic.
Westward Beach
(aka 'Drainpipes' by surfers)
part of Point Dume State Beach
Point Dume State Beach features headlands, cliffs, secluded coves & tidepools. Westward Beach,
is part of Point Dume which is a large sandy stretch of shore that is popular for swimming,
surfing, scuba diving & fishing. The headlands offer views of the coast, including the
the passing sight of migrating California gray whales (November & May). Westward
beach has more privacy (shielded by high bluffs). Located at the southern end
of Zuma Beach. Surfers know it has one of the heaviest beachbreaks in the
Southern California region. Follow Westward Beach Road 1 1/2 miles
out to a dramatic rock cliff at the north side of Point Dume
and noted scenic drive and perfect sunset watch.
Trancas Beach
Topanga Beach ~ Malibu
Topanga Beach a state beach in Los Angeles County in Topanga State Park,
in the town of Malibu. It is close to the road and is noisy.
It park however offers 36 miles of trails run through
open grassland, with spectacular Pacific ocean
views. The park is Among the worlds
largest wildlands within
a major city.
recommended lodging (none)
consider nearby on Malibu Inn on Surfriders Beach above!
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