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Zuma Beach
4.7★ · 2,770 Google ratings · Malibu, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 140 ft away · paid
Walk
200 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
1.7 miles of shoreline
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Map of Zuma Beach
Guide
Good to know
Enjoy long walks and wildlife
The beach stretches over five miles with frequent dolphin sightings and diverse bird species.
Visit on weekday mornings
Weekdays before 10am offer solitude and easy parking, while weekends and afternoons fill quickly.
Expect strong waves
This beach has powerful surf better suited for experienced swimmers than families seeking calm water.
Plan for parking fees
Lot parking costs $6-15, but free street parking along PCH is available if you arrive early.
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, 4:34 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Malibu, CA 90265, United States
🅿 Parking 140 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Zuma Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 140 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Zuma Beach?
200 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 Zuma Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
