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Malibu Lagoon State Beach
4.5★ · 1,589 Google ratings · Malibu, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 310 ft away · paid · fills up
Access
Hours vary by day
Walk
400 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 500 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Water quality
Good · 2% of 45 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 7pm
Map of Malibu Lagoon State Beach
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1Parking310 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 31 visitors · 2016–2026
Best for bird watching and nature walks
The restored lagoon estuary hosts 20+ bird species and tide pools with crabs, sea urchins, and sea slugs to observe.
Visit at low tide for tide pools
Low tide reveals tide pools with visible sea creatures like hermit crabs and sea urchins that disappear at high tide.
Arrive before 10am on weekends
The parking lot fills quickly on busy days, though street parking and nearby shopping center lots offer alternatives.
Wear water shoes or sandals
The beach has significant rock coverage and wood debris in the sand, making shoes essential for comfortable walking.
Plan for a half-mile walk
The path from parking to beach is longer than expected with uneven sand, so pack light or bring.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
3.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
8 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
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Plan your visit
📍 3835 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, United States
🅿 Parking 310 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 400 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 500 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Malibu Lagoon State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 310 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Malibu Lagoon State Beach?
400 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Malibu Lagoon State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 yd from the listing.
When is Malibu Lagoon State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 7pm and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
