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Big Rock Beach (Malibu)
4.8★ · 18 Google ratings · Malibu, California
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Water
74°F
Length
1.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
190 ft from the water to the back
Map of Big Rock Beach (Malibu)
Guide
Good to know
Bring a camera
The rocky coastline and ocean views make this a worthwhile location for photography.
Come for a short swim or walk
Visitors report clean sand and clear water suitable for brief swimming or exploring the coastline on foot.
Good for families and couples
The relaxed atmosphere and quiet setting appeal to multiple visitor types seeking peaceful time together or alone.
Quiet escape from crowds
The beach sees fewer visitors than nearby Malibu spots, making it ideal for peaceful relaxation or nature observation.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
3.0 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:36 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Big Rock Beach?
190 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Big Rock Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
