Coastal trails are one of my favorites! This was no exception as it was easy breeze beautiful. Trail was well worn and marked and maintained. There’s definitely a bit of foot traffic but the views are worth the short trip. There’s a few anchors bolted up near the beach for the rest of you climbers out there

Really cool place! Nice view to the beach and cliffs along the beach. I heard lots of animals shouting and I realize there are 4 sea lions enjoy the spa! Quite an interesting place! The cliff along the coast just super awesome. Just wonder if there is any sea cave beneath it.

Closest state beach to Los Angeles. Great walking on the point and along the beaches. Walking the Pt Dume trails in spring, you can see the brilliant yellow blooms of the tree like Coreopsis Gigantea. Great beach for body surfing with lots of steep beach and shore break. This also means there can be strong undertoe and riptide if you have youngsters or inexperienced ocean swimmers. If you find yourself being pulled out, put your feet down and walk in. If you are unable to walk in, swim parallel to the beach against the current. This is a South facing beach. Usually the long shore currents will rum West to East, meaning you will want to swim West, into the current, in the direction you feel the water pushing you as it runs parallel to the shore. The water will appear rough and brown from the sand it kicks up and will extend from the shore out to deep water. Look to the lifeguard stations and on duty lifeguards for more information

So nice here. Kids n pets friendly. Parking is small so you have to find street parking close by. If you are tire, beach are below and have a very good tide pool for the kids too.

Me & my family took my mother here for Mothers Day. It was a beautiful day out and the gardens were beautiful. However, since it was Mothers Day it was rather crowded and parking was hard to find. The roses were beautiful and in full bloom. It was a really nice place to take the family if you are into these things. Its $7 for admission plus additional fees for any guided tours. I recommend this place around April/May when the roses are blooming. We were a little late for the camellias as there were not more flowers. They have a restaurant and other snack vendors if you get hungry. They also have a marketplace to buy trinkets and other house decorating items.

Gorgeous ocean and cliffs. We went to go climbing and see malibu but they were filming and we werent able to climb (#malibu I guess). However there was a friendly seal and the ocean is gorgeous here. $6 to park and there are public bathrooms. Overall it was worth it but the trash and crowds made it not a full 5 stars for me.

Definitely ones of the most beautiful beaches in Malibu. The cove usually does not have many people at all, but requires a small hike to get there. Seals often hang out below a portion of the trail at the bottom of the cliff. Always has been and always will be one of my favorite beaches in SoCal.

The most beautiful beach i have been to. There are a lot of fun things to do in Malibu. You can surf, rock climbing, swim and hiking. The most amazing thing is the sunset. Dont miss it! Take your girlfriend or boyfriend, lie on the cliff, look at the slowly sunset and kiss. Romantic.

Attended Pepperdine for grad school, almost 20yrs ago. However, this was my first visit to Point Dume. How I wish I had visited sooner! This is a nice beach, the main beach has a parking lot for $6 entry. I thought it was worth it, although there is also some street parking available.The beach was not heavily populated on the weekday I went, so it was pretty good social distancing. Also, the Point Dume Natural Preserve is there to walk around and take scenic photos from, which I enjoyed. Dont know that theres a lot of food or concessions around, so might be best to bring some drinks and snacks with you.

Excelent view. Small trail but yet good hike. You can start by the beach (more parking & longer hike) or on top by the houses, but if you start on top there is only about 6 or 7 parking spots.Great for quick run to the top.

Summer nights are amazing here. Its a great escape from the heat in the SFV and breeze is fresh amd cool coming off the ocean. Its peaceful and calming.

If you just want a selfie or pictures, videos of this place yes you can...But it would be worth staying or hanging in if there are some benches to sit on to watch the sunset or sunrise.. or enjoying the scenic beauty of this place..Parking is only limited for few cars.

The space is pretty neat! I didnt really expect a lot from the installation, but I do wish it was a bit bigger. Ive seen so many incredible pictures that I kind of wanted to replicate, but it was hard when there were a bunch of people all moseying around the borders. I would say show up later in the evening/off peak season because its definitely not just a tourist attraction, though you can find mostly tourists all at one time.

Steak burrito and a coke is $11 and change. Line is fast, people friendly. Very tasty. Chile relleno burrito is good, too.

This place has breathtaking views. We were here for our pre-wedding photoshoot , and we couldnt have chosen a better place!

Great place for hiking. Lots of flowers. Since its on the mountains, you have a wide angle when you take pictures for the ocean views, and there are some great spots right above the precipice for selfie. This place is also good for rock climbing fans. One cliff is steep and the surface of this cliff is smooth, I saw a lot of rock climber climbing there. Also, a huge beach is next to it.

Great views from most places on the trail.. A quick easy hike if youd even call it a hike. Its more like a stroll on a short dirt trail. Parking is an absolute nightmare.. there are maybe 12 spots and they all require parallel parking skills. No other complaints. Ill go there once a week on my way home...if nothing else to but clear my mind and enjoy the views....

This beach is shy of perfection and the view from Point Dume is worth visiting if you’re driving through Malibu. The parking situation is a HOT MESS. I parked by the houses near Point Dume elementary and walked there but you will get a ticket if you’re over the white lines on the sides of the street. I came back to my car and caught the officer just in time but a line of cars had tickets because their tires were over that line. Also the parking down at the beach was toooo much $$The hike up there is serene, relaxing and beautiful. I can’t imagine being there for sunrise or sunsets!

It was a beautiful short hike up in the mountain. Beautiful ocean views. And we were able to see whales passing through. It was an amazing experience.

This place was definitely worth it! With just a very short hike, you will get a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Santa Monica Mountains on the other side. It was a little bit hard to find a place to park, though. And for those who take Metro, I think in the morning and in the afternoon, the route for 534 will slightly change to go inside the neighborhood and will bring you very close to this place

What a beautiful place to take a hike, enjoy ocean views, and navigate a rocky beach. Our visit didnt disappoint

We visit often but this sunset was too beautiful not to share.

Easy and free parking if you go early or on the weekdays and know where to park! Beautiful spot and literally park on the beach almost.

Beautiful view. Very relaxing. No dogs allowed on the trail due to wildlife/Eco-life rehabilitation. Pick up your trash people...leave it better than you found it...not worse.

Beautiful beach! Easy access and free parking available.

Great day everyone had fun and people were having social distance. Love it

Always one of my favorite spots. So beautiful

$15 parking all day unless you can find street parking. Not too crowded, quiet, clean, & plenty of restrooms nearby...many lifeguards and beach sheriffs on duty

Absolutely beautiful outlook over the beach from the bluff. Parking is, if course, difficult. There is a parking lot, but is not always open. Make sure to lay or you get a fat ticket. There is some street parking in the neighborhood, but what the signs or you will get towed.

Gorgeous, but extremely crowded. With the interior of the county being 111 to 116 degrees the beach was cool in the high 80s. I have never seen Zuma this packed.

The beach is super clean, not crowded like other beaches close by. There is plenty of meter parking spaces. This is a beautiful place to catch sunsets.

Hiking, legit rock climbing, boulder climbing and beautiful sunsets. Hike up the path to left as you look at the ocean and you can spend an hour or so hiking around the overlooks. Or climb through the rocks to the left and you can see a private beach and go further through the rocks to see the seals and sea lions up close.

Must see place if youre around!! Highly underrated location to get a good view of the ocean and the mountains together!!

Nice people. Lots of SHERIFF DEPT personnel around. I saw a Sheriff helicopter come over cliff so close it was awesome! They were patrolling the beach.

Remarkable beach for family and friends to see Sea lions, dolphins,and sea gulls plus other sea birds. Great place for rock climbing enthusiasts. Fabulous waves. Great view of Catalina island. Excellent outdoor to soak up the zen of nature. Free way to kick off the blues and heighten endorphins release plus happy hormones, oxytocin and melatonin. Nice good restful night of sleep when spending a day on Point Dume beach.

Convenient scenic beach in Malibu. No fees. Pull in, parallel park directly on the beach - no hike to sand required. Arrive early to beat congestion in vying for a spot. Sea Lion not far off waterline. Very chill beachgoers. Some campers and teardrop trailers.

Absolutely beautiful, and not too difficult or long a hike to get to the top!

Amazing place. Highly recommended

The views and hiking paths were better than expected! All along paths were the multiple types of yellow flowers. At various elevations all the views and scenery were extraordinary!!The paths were soo much fun and adventurous, all the while watching Wales, dolphins, and sea lions in the water! It was breathtaking!At the end of the day my family camped on the beach to watch the sunset, it never gets old. The calm and quiet at the end of our day with only waves washing in brought us to perfect serenity and relaxation... Ill be back here as much as possible!

Much water, much sand. Nice little beach. I dont know if we really went all the way into the state beach part but the first little stretch of water and sand was a nice little escape from the car.

This was defiantly on my bucket list and I was told there will be a lot of people, so to be prepared. We went on a Saturday around 11am and surprisingly there wasnt any people! This was perfect time to take a good picture.

Lovely place to go on a walk and enjoy some fresh air - beautiful scenery. Watched the sunset over the ocean- can’t beat california sunsets! Also the houses on the drive there along the pacific coast highway are so dreamy- can’t wait till I’m rich to buy one of those!

On the busiest summer day in Southern California when all of the beaches are filled and all the parking lots are filled and all the road sides are filled. This hidden gem is sparsely populated. It wouldnt be uncommon to have a 30-yard stretch of beach all to yourself.

Under the cliff nice secluded beach cove had amazing view

Nice light hike to point and beach if you want

I love Point Dume! If you want, you can pay for parking. If not, you can always park on the street! Quiet place to chill!

Parking was only $3 because it was later in the afternoon and the hike up to the cliffs was easy enough. At the top, we got to watch dolphins swim! We heard from other locals sometimes you can also spot whales from here. This was a beautiful beach to visit and hike. I also wanted to go further West and see El Matador beach but we ran out of time. Next time!

Hidden beauty - great walk for kids or disabled with hard to get parking.

One of the best beaches in LA to watch a sunset ~ beautiful, clean beach!!

Best place in L.A. to watch the whales and seals. Always come here when in town. Would love to live here...

Great spot with great sights. Highly recommend. Parking can be challenging so be careful.

Nice place for short walks and an extraordonary view over a beautiful beach, a steep coast and the ocean blue pacific.Parkings space was very limited at the closest spot to the top of the hill.If you have time and a car and you wanna stay close to the LAX airport its well worth the trip.

LOVE this place. Parking is very limited so you will most likely have to park in one of the nearby neighborhoods. Definitely obey all the signs and if there are white fog lines make sure that you are parked completely on the other side of them (so not in the road at all) or they WILL give you a ticket. From the road there is a path that leads toward the coast and you will eventually come to a staircase that leads down to the beach, or you can keep going up to the cliffs and the actual point that extends out into the water. SUPER pretty at sunset time. Photos by Carrie Rogers Photography (@carrierogersphotography)

This road, this people, food and drinks, the weather absolutely in love.South of Zuma Beach, houses begin popping up along Hwy-1 to block the oceanfront views, and more-elaborate multimillion-dollar homes dot the canyons above as well, forming the sprawling exurbia and movie-star playground of Malibu, which stretches along Hwy-1 for the next 27 miles to Santa Monica and metropolitan Los Angeles. The best road to drive, strictly my opinion.

Point Dume is one of my favorite places to visit anywhere. The panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean are magnificent. You can’t help but feel a sense of peace and calm on this hike. Just be aware that parking can be a bit of a challenge. There are 6 or 7 free parking spaces off of Cliffside Drive but those go fast. Another option is to pay for parking at Point Dume State Beach parking lot around the corner.

I wouldnt really call this a hike, its more of a trail. Its an easy trail that anyone could do, even children. It has a beautiful view of the coast. You gotta get lucky with parking, if not youll probably be waiting for a while. Since theres limited parking, its not crowded with people.

Fantastic panoramic view once clime the 400 ft rise! Exercise with payoff at the end. But, please stay on the designated paths.

Beautiful day at Point Dune with my friends The Bergs. Walked the beach and finally threw myself into the Pacific Ocean. What a great day!

Beautiful view with a mild uphill hike. Theres flowers and nice vegetation on the way up. The incredible scenery of the water and rocks below is well worth it when you get to the top!

Really cool stop on the coast with hiking, climbing (bring your own gear) and a sizeable beach.

Parking is EXTREMELY LIMITED here!!! There is only about 10 parking street spots and 2 handicap spots. You can’t park on any of the side streets or you’ll be towed.That said, if you can make it here it’s very beautiful and relaxing.

It was nice, relaxing, calm & chill beach. Must pay for the parking to enjoy the clean area and the no close interaction. everyone kept a good distance. Risky on the other part of beach, very crowded, lots of trash on beach.

Look amazing from the road. But the parking space is too limited. No way to park and hike here. It’s pity that we can only drive by. Hope they can provide more parking space in the future.Finally I got parking due to the pandemic~ the view is so awesome. Sea lions are cute.

Stunning views from the top of the cliff, its a must-see spot in Malibu! Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes because youll be walking on sand and rocks. The beach is also lovely. Parking is $8 flat.

Loved it! We went on a weekday so wasnt too busy. The hike was as expected, but maybe I should have worn shoes. I went barefooted - so never made it around the second cliff to see the seals except the one in the water! We even saw a whale breach (ok just the spout and tail) - this was late March.

I love this beach is so clean the water and not expensive to get in parking lot and people do keep their distance

One of the best places to visit in So Cal. There are 3 coves on the side of the point that are definitely worth checking out if you want to see some seals and the 1st is even a secluded beach. They can be a little treacherous for the unskilled climber though.Hiking around point Dume is also very nice and gives you an increadibly beautiful view.Also, try and go during a weekday if you want easy parking, because there are not many spots.

This is the place to be, with family and friends plus love ones. Playing, relaxing under the sun in and or next to the water .

Nice quiet place with an awesome view.

Historical plaque inscription:On November 24, 1793, English explorer George Vancouver, commander of an expedition to determine the extent of settlement of the northwest coast of America, named this rocky promontory, Point Dume, after his Franciscan friend, Father Francisco Dumetz, at Mission San Buenaventura. Point Dume is the western terminus of Santa Monica Bay and has been an important landmark for navigators since Vancouvers voyage in 1793.

Nice views! Hike isnt too tough, and the view at the top is breathtaking! Definitely a must see if youre in Malibu!

Amazing place for a small breeze walk. Also great place to sight see the wild life. My recent trip, I encountered, seals, dolphins, and a beautiful hawk. Great place for the family. Highly recommend.

Best beginner rock climbing area in SoCal. Perfect for learning the ropes. Really easy fun chill place for a beach/climb day. Go at sunset for spectacular views.

Beautiful spot to see the sun set. A little walking to get to but could being anyone to the vantage point.

If you wanna stand over the ocean and really take it all in, then this is your spot! There’s no hidden beaches here just straight amazing views with a great beach. Pay to park and enjoy it! I’d say grab food before coming here or bring food. There’s some cool rock climbing that happens, so if you’re into that bring gear.

It’s a good place to stop when you drive on PCH and have the great view in Southern California coast. Compare with big sir or Monterey, it might be nothing. But the sunset is unbelievable and it’s the lovely quiet moment to be with the family and the ones you love. Parking is a big challenge but if you don’t mind climbing on this place, it’s the great workout and nothing bothering you.

Awesome place to go but on its busy days must get there early to get a nice spot on the sand and parking or youll be asked to come back around a short time later when spaces open up.

Dolphins. Not too busy on the beach but parking is always an issue. Great place to walk or jog. Have fun and enjoy the beach.

Beautiful beach and free parking on weekends. Worth to drive

Great clean beach..nice sand...doesnt get as crowded as Zuma..easy paid parking average price $10-15

So beautiful! Really needed a change so I went there and that area was amazing! Went to Malibu Seafood and enjoyed lunch at the beach!

Very beautiful place to go. Youll love the scenery.

I proposed at this gorgeous beach!

Great place for a Saturday morning jaunt with your morning coffee and to breathe in the fresh ocean air. Theres a great wall for climbing in case you get the urge to scale some cliffs. The rock face has all the necessary infrastructure needed all you need is a harness and spare rope per your preference.Keep an eye out for sea lions off the point as they can often be heard and seen sun bathing on the rocks below. Unfortunately, they charge you to park here but if youre with a bunch of people and staying for at least half of the day then its a nominal fee for the experiences youll gain and the breathtaking views youll see! Highly recommend!

Lovely view. Good hike for beginners

Nice short scenic hike, maybe a half a mile hike. Loved the green, the ducks, sea and flowers! Not difficult hike, but would recommend good shoes. Terrain varies from rock, to sand, to slight inclines, to makeshift steps, to a brand new board walk. Lots of nice bends with beautiful views. You can start high and go down to the beach, just stay on top, or hike from low to high. More parking from the beach, but to start at the base you pay either $3 to $6 depending on the time (9am to 4pm I think is the higher charge time range). You can also park along the beach and walk to the base beach parking area, about a 15 minute walk and no fee. You can park on top, but very limited parking.

This gem was a perfect find on earth day, also if your looking for a romantic place to watch the sunset this is it. Definitely recommend coming here with your special someone I approve

It was worth paying for the parking at the end. The beach itself is at a slant so it makes sitting near the parking lot just as enjoyable as the front(kind of like auditorium seating). We ended up mere feet from the truck

One of the best place I ever been, amazing sands and location.

This is a must stop! The parking its small and chaotic.  It is a perfect place to enjoy a beautiful sunset. I love South California!

Beautiful view. We saw a whale swim by as well as dolphins . Really nice spot for pictures.

Nice people. Places to rock climb. Not too crowded when we went. Parking was easy enough in the lot and we could pay for parking with a credit card at the kiosks around. There is also free street parking in some of the higher up streets for those who dont mind walking.

This place is an unreal miracle. Every minute spent here is precious. Good hike and beach at the same place. Although traffic is bad when you come here and go back, especially on weekends. But everything is totally worth it.

Clean and beautiful beach. Just no good parking!

Good scenic view spot on PCH!! Only downside is parking is hard to find there.

Love this stretch of beach. End of the parking lot(paid lot) w/bathrooms, short walk, and beautiful views

This pace is like a heaven. Absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Loved it.

Such beautiful views! I go here to take photos to create art work projects. Lots of great textures to capture here. When I was hiking up the rocks I saw a couple taking wedding photos during the sunset. Honestly very romantic, would suggest anyone to go. Peaceful and a great place to think about your thoughts or go alone.

A nice strip of beach on the north end of Malibu next to Zuma Beach. free beachside parking when available. Nice place to just kick back and enjoy the sun and surf

Great view, super easy to walk there, you dont have to be a hiker, a very short walk from. The parking will get you there. You cant park in front of the main gate, but theres a free parking very close. Theres an alternate path from the parking space that will also get you there, but its a shorter walk if you go along the road and go inside through the main gate. Though the alternate path from the parking space is also very doable if youre not fit, just take more time, like 5 minutes more. Yeah, you got it, Im talking to the non fit people out there, just go, its doable! Hahaha, you dont have to be a true hiker to walk those paths, its that easy.