Bona Ventura

Malibu · Los Angeles

Malibu Lagoon State Beach

ParkLocal favourite

The lagoon at the mouth of Malibu Creek, with nature trails for birdwatching and a beach that includes Surfrider, the world's first World Surfing Reserve (2010). Locals come to watch surfers and shorebirds; visitors drive past on PCH.

Address
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy (parking at Cross Creek Rd), Malibu, CA 90265
Hours
Day-use parking 8:00-sunset (parks.ca.gov, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Morning · About 1.5 h
Price
Parking $3 per hour or $12 per day (parks.ca.gov, 2026-10)
Price level
$

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Good to know

  • Park at Cross Creek Rd and walk the lagoon trail to the beach
  • Surfrider Beach is part of the park
  • The historic Adamson House is next to the lagoon

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