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Mugu beach
4.6★ · 225 Google ratings · NAS Point Mugu, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 ft away
Walk
340 ft · 1 min
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Water quality
Good · all 42 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Mugu beach
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Guide
Good to know
Come for quiet relaxation
The beach stays less crowded than nearby alternatives, making it ideal for picnicking, sunbathing, or photography.
Visit at sunset
Multiple visitors highlighted sunset viewing as the beach's best feature, with dramatic ocean and rock formations.
Expect rough water, no swimming
The ocean has strong waves, deep shelf, and dangerous conditions unsuitable for young children or casual swimmers.
Bring cash for parking
Parking costs $3 to $8 per hour or $8–$10 for day passes, with fines if unpaid.
Plan a hiking option
A challenging 40–45 minute hike with 1,200 feet of elevation gain offers scenic views without a paved path.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · clear
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.2 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the N
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:35 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 799 Pacific Coast Hwy, NAS Point Mugu, CA 93042
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 340 ft away, about 1 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mugu beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mugu beach?
340 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Mugu 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 Mugu beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am 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.
