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Westward Beach
4.8★ · 40 Google ratings · Malibu, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · paid
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 525 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
1.1 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Westward Beach
Guide
Good to know
Explore Point Dume trails
Walking to Point Dume's bluff or scrambling to Pirate's Cove at the south end adds hiking and rock exploration.
Go for sunset views
Clear evenings deliver consistently beautiful sunsets and make the beach ideal for evening strolls.
Visit on weekday mornings
Weekdays and early arrivals mean free or cheap roadside parking before the lot fills mid-morning.
Expect $6–8 parking fee
The paid lot at the south end costs around $6–8; free roadside parking exists but fills quickly.
Pack your own food and water
No nearby restaurants or supermarkets exist, so bring supplies or eat before arriving.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°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, 4:36 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Malibu, CA 90265
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 525 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Westward Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Westward Beach?
120 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Westward Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 525 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
