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Zuma Beach, Malibu

Zuma Beach Access Road, Malibu, California

Description

Zuma Beach is located in Malibu, California and is one of the most popular beaches in the Greater Los Angeles area. It is almost 3km long with lifeguards on duty during the day and a good infrastructure for visitors (restrooms, restaurants, showers)

Access & Transport

The beach is at 30000 Pacific Coast Highway, 30km west of Santa Monica. There are eight parking lots with approximately 2,000 parking spaces Bus 534 from Santa Monica stops there at 'Pacific Coast Hwy / Morning View'

Instructions & Recommendations

The water tends to be cold. Don't forget the usual protective equipment (hat/cap, "green" sunblock, sunglasses, slippers) and some water.

Meta review

This is an iconic beach with its lifeguard towers and being windy, it makes for a popular surfing spot. Most visitors describe it as large, clean with easy access and generally enough parking spots. Tip: bring an umbrella for shade as the sun can be quite strong.

Environmental & Social

No environment impact provided visitors do not leave any waste behind. Socially neutral.

Conclusion

Zuma Beach is a long and scenic stretch of beach with good swells for moderate-level surfers. It also makes for a good half-day escape from LA or a stop before or after a visit to the Californian metropolis.

Key positive

Long beach with clean sand and water

Some good surfing potentially

Key negative

Water is cold

Can be crowded in the summer

Suitability

Quite accessible as beach wheelchairs are available

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 40m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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