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Sycamore Cove Beach
4.6★ · 1,183 Google ratings · Malibu, California
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 80 ft away · paid
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Water quality
Good · all 52 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Sycamore Cove Beach
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1Parking80 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2016–2026
Go for uncrowded sunsets
This small beach rarely gets packed, making it ideal for watching sunsets and ocean views without crowds.
Arrive before 5pm for fire pits
Bonfire spots are first-come, first-served and fill up quickly during early summer afternoons.
Parking lot closes at sunset
Rangers clear the lot shortly after dark, so plan accordingly if you want to stay for an evening bonfire.
Expect to pay $12 per day
Daily parking costs $12 by card or $3 per hour, with payment at the entrance kiosk accepting card only.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · clear
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.4 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
7 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, 5:30 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
🅿 Parking 80 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sycamore Cove Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 80 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sycamore Cove Beach?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sycamore Cove Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is Sycamore Cove Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 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.
