The 11 Best Beaches in Malibu (Because You Deserve a Getaway)
There’s a reason so many celebrities chose to live in Malibu. The main one—admittedly, based on no factual knowledge—is for the gorgeous beaches. Whether you’re with the kids, your pup or your crew, there is a stretch of shoreline in Malibu calling your name. There are so many incredible spots along this 21-mile span of the PCH that we couldn’t narrow it down to just one place. That’s why we’ve rounded up the 11 best beaches in Malibu, covering the uber popular spots and the hidden gems.
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1. Pirates Cove (at Point Dume)
- Where to Find It: Park at the lot for Point Dume/Westward Beach at 7103 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
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2. Westward Beach
- Where to Find It: 7103 Westward Beach Road, Malibu, CA 90265
3. Staircase Beach
- Where to Find It: 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
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4. Leo Carillo State Beach
- Where to Find It: 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
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5. El Matador Beach
- Where to Find It: 32350 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
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6. Zuma Beach
- Where to Find It: 30000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
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7. Paradise Cove
- Where to Find It: 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265-3928
8. Dan Blocker Beach
- Where to Find It: 26000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
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9. Malibu “Surfrider” Beach
- Where to Find It: 23050 & 23200 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90265
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10. Broad Beach
- Where to Find It: 31200 Broad Beach Road Malibu, CA 90265 (There is an access gate next to the addresses 31344 and 31200 Broad Beach Road.)
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11. Nicholas Canyon Beach
- Where to Find It: 33850 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265