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Malibu Beach
4.6★ · 1,866 Google ratings · Malibu, California
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
You're on it
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Length
1.4 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of Malibu Beach
Guide
Good to know
Come for peaceful solitude
This beach remains notably uncrowded even on weekends, offering a calm alternative to busier Southern California beaches.
Time your visit for sunset
The sunset views are frequently praised as exceptional and worth planning your day around.
Arrive early for parking
Street parking is limited and fills quickly, especially on weekends and sunny days.
Expect cold water year-round
Pacific waters here remain cold even in mild weather, so plan accordingly for swimming.
Bring your own supplies
Limited on-site food, bathroom, and shade facilities mean packing a picnic and umbrella is essential.
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
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Malibu Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Malibu 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.
When is Malibu Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
