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Point Dume State Beach
4.8★ · 1,186 Google ratings · Malibu, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 110 ft away · paid
Walk
340 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 450 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
1.1 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 3% of 91 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Point Dume State Beach
Guide
Good to know
Go for sunset and wildlife viewing
Reviewers frequently reported seeing dolphins, whales, and seals, plus calling it an exceptional sunset spot.
Visit weekdays or after 4pm
Midweek visits and sunset hours offer significantly fewer crowds than daytime weekend hours.
Arrive before 10am for parking
The lot fills by late morning, especially on weekends and warm days when parking costs more.
Plan a full day, not a quick stop
One reviewer notes parking is a one-way fee, so pack lunch and stay several hours to justify the trip.
Bring proper footwear for hiking
The cliff trail has steep rocky sections requiring sturdy shoes; one reviewer warned the route is perilous.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.2 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 4:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 6800 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, United States
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 340 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 450 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Point Dume State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Point Dume State 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 Point Dume State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 450 yd from the listing.
When is Point Dume State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
