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La Costa Beach
4.1★ · 25 Google ratings · Malibu, California
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At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 600 yd away
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Water
74°F
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
280 ft from the water to the back
Map of La Costa Beach
Guide
Good to know
Come for peace and solitude
The beach is uncrowded with clean sand and unobstructed ocean views, ideal for relaxation or quiet walks.
Expect difficult beach access
You must scramble over large slippery boulders to reach the sand, and parking is extremely limited on the narrow street.
Watch for stingrays in shallows
Multiple visitors reported stingrays in the shoreline, so wade carefully or check conditions before entering the water.
Prepare for a rocky shoreline
The beach has significant rock formations, though sand patches exist for spreading a towel.
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.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Malibu, CA 90265
🅿 Parking 600 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 225 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at La Costa Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 600 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at La Costa Beach?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does La Costa 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.
