Walking on the sunny Beach. No need to make chatter. If you…read moredon't start conversations you are pretty much left alone to enjoy the views.

I went on the weekend. Based off these reviews, I thought that it would be extremely packed but…read moreit's not like the other beaches in Malibu. It is mainly locals here, which is amazing because it is so clean. If you have to other beaches in California or LA, you will be amazed by how there is no trash at the beach. There is free street parking, but I decided to pay for parking at the end of the lot. It is $8, no ins and outs. Lots of parking at this lot, but they do close at 8:30pm. I want to come back again because this place is just too beautiful.

A beautiful stretch of beach that's always a must. Along the famous highway 1, it's a nice big…read morebeach thats for perfect day outing. Parking wise, there's street parking along PCH, paid parking lot on PCH, street along the beach as well as another paid lot on the beach. Depending on the time, parking is a bitch as it's always full. It's a pretty wide stretch of beach so there's plenty of spaces for laying out and so on. One side has all the volleyball court. We arrived around 11:30 and luckily found street parking along the beach. It was nice out, sunny and a good amount of people along close to the water. We found a spot and made ourself comfortable. There was a good half dozen or so school buses parked where the volleyball courts are. Either a summer camp or school is back in session and it was a beach day. The odd thing, after an hour we arrived, the clouds started to roll in. Within minutes, it went from sunshine to overcast and gloomy. Stayed like that for a good hour and half. Even looking out to the hillside, it was so gloomy that you couldn't see down the beach. When the clouds burned off, it was back to beautiful beach weather. Lifeguard towers were in full force. We did notice that security on four wheelers were patrolling. They did questioned some people. It's a beautiful stretch of beach if you haven't been. The water was beautiful and looked clean but the waves were on a different level. They were pretty massive so lifeguards were on full force. People did go in the water but not a lot. To make it more magical, there were schools of dolphins swimming close by the shore. Even more fun, you could see them basically surfing the waves. That brought everyone on their feet trying to get the perfect picture. There's a good amount of restrooms and showers. It was actually clean which is a major plus. There's also a little lagoon that's a hangout for all the seagulls and pelican. Sand was soft and hot. Beach was clean, water was clean so it's was a good experience. It's a must if you haven't been.

Zuma has always been my tried and true. It's easy to get to, there's loads of parking, and the…read morebathrooms are pretty decent for public beach restrooms. Waves are great, lifeguards are present and plenty of beach space to picnic. There's really no bad time of year to come, though in the summer months it definitely gets more crowded. I wish there were more trash cans present on the beach part as well as some sort of food options available. I know there used to be some small food stands, but they have since closed. Love coming here with the family for a beach picnic. Love that the bathrooms have showers to rinse off after a day of playing in the sand.

So be warned that parking is limited and also expensive, even if you want a quick little stop. We…read morewent super early on a week day so there was no one else there. Also the porta potty had no toilet paper. So not sure what the parking fees are upkeeping. Anyway, the beach itself is really pretty. The walk down is a little touch with stand on a steep slope so you have to be careful. But it's worth it for the views. It's a very romantic spot.

El Matador Beach is truly one of the most beautiful spots along the California coast, and it never…read morefails to impress. Walking along the sandy beach, surrounded by dramatic rocky cliffs and sea caves, feels like stepping into a postcard. The ocean views are breathtaking, the sound of the waves is calming, and there are so many little hidden nooks to explore. It is also an amazing location for a photo shoot if you have a permit, with the cliffs, natural arches, and golden sunsets providing endless opportunities for beautiful shots. The only reasons I gave it three stars are practical. Parking is expensive, which can be frustrating when all you want to do is enjoy the natural beauty. If you want to do professional photography, you also need a paid permit, which adds to the cost. On top of that, there are lots of stairs to get down to the beach, so it can be challenging for anyone with mobility issues or small children. Despite these drawbacks, I keep coming back because the scenery here is truly unmatched. Whether it's strolling along the sand, exploring the rock formations, or just sitting and enjoying the view, El Matador Beach captures the essence of California's coastline. It's a stunning, iconic location that I would recommend visiting at least once, just be prepared for the stairs and parking fees.

Beautiful but parts of the beach are covered in tar…read more The beach is rather small and doesn't get as many people as other nearby beaches. It borders a naval base. I went for a run along the beach. When I came back my feet were covered in tar. It took me a long time to get it off as soap doesn't work well. If you got tar on yourself, cooking oil works well to remove it. I was having a nice time until my feet got covered in tar. I'm not sure if it's the road construction nearby or the naval base that caused the tar problem. I probably wouldn't return. The beach charges $3/hour or $8/day to park at the beach. I recommend picking a different beach. Although there are some hikes nearby here that have awesome views.

Really pretty beach with easy free parking next to the highway. Great pit stop outside of Malibu.read more

Absolutely loved it! Delicious food, stunning views, and the most amazing cocktails…read more Thank you so much

Parking is very limited and very expensive. We asked our server if the parking validation had a…read moretime limit and he said that no, we had plenty of time. What he meant was that there was a a four hour limit from the time we came in. We spent $65 on parking. Lunch was mediocre, it definitely wasn't worth the price we paid. The outdoor seating on the sand is a nice touch, but it's gimmicky and I could not see myself going again without family visiting from out of town. All in all, there's much nicer beaches and restaurants in the area where you won't be charged an arm and a leg.

On my cross country I was looking for a beach I could bring my GSD Judge. After asking around, I…read morewas told staircases beach was the best option. I was not disappointed. Walking down to the water from the lot was kinda sketchy due to the narrow switchback path, but definitely worth it. Once Judge touched the water, he became my first dog to go in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Some local surfers even offered to take pics of Judge and myself. I highly recommend this beach

What a view!!! Watch the parking on PCH as the signs will…read morelet you know even if people are parked there already. Best views in the city.

You'll be doing a little hike to get to the beach, and it's a very well kept one, although the…read morerestrooms are porta potties. There's lots of rocks, but several areas with rock free sand.

This is a small beach right next to billionaires row and is directly across the street Malibu…read moreCountry Mart. There is ample parking at the Country Mart area. There is a small lagoon and a walk way that leads to the beach. When I went there wasn't a lot of people there and pretty easy to get a spot to park up. The beach is a bit rocky in parts of it but I saw quite a few surfers. If you're looking for a nice small peaceful and non crowded beach this is a great spot

Great secluded beach that connects to Point Dume. It's a bit rocky in area but wonderful sand…read moretowards the center of the beach. Only 8 parking spots.

This beach was sooo beautiful and amazing! I did not know it existed. Me and my girlfriend hiked…read morefrom point dume and we decided to check it out and it was such a beautiful and remote beach, perfect place to escape and just chill out. One thing that was pretty disturbing was that we stumbled across at least 10 dead seals and lots of dead birds as well which was pretty disturbing and they smelled awful but other than that it was an amazing beach to go to!

I love my private beach days as an LA native and spent a lot of my weekdays in Malibu in 2024-2025…read morewhile working there. Since I never had the chance to explore the beaches there, I decided to drive down from WeHo and spend my afternoon here. It's genuinely a hidden gem, tucked away in a residential neighborhood and "hard to find" in a special and earnest way. The waves were beautiful, people were swimming in the waters even on a gloomy day and I was able to lounge and enjoy my book. The only downside is the lack of restrooms, but parking is relatively easy!

Absolutely stunning beautiful Beach. Many beautiful rocks and the sand is super soft and a…read morebeautiful off-white color. I usually carry my wagon with me with blankets and pillows and the necessities so after observing how many stairs there were to get down to the beach decided to go elsewhere. But if you have very little to carry, I recommend this stunning beach. Not too crowded at all.

One of the best beaches I've ever been to. So peaceful, beautiful, and private. I could lay out…read morehere every day if I had the choice.

When I think of Malibu, I think of surfing and of course filthy rich people. I got to see both…read morehere. The homes that line this stretch of beach are nothing short of spectacular. You know big money is right in your face. The waves were spectacular and this was my first time seeing people surf waves like that in real life.