Malibu Surfrider Beach

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Address
23050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
Parking
90-space lot plus street
Lifeguards
Daylight hours
Transit
Metro 534 at PCH/Malibu Pier
  • Surfing
  • Fishing pier
  • Wildlife & birding
  • Lifeguards
  • Restrooms

About this beach

Malibu Surfrider Beach is part of Malibu Lagoon State Beach, along with Malibu Lagoon and the Malibu Pier, at 23050 and 23200 Pacific Coast Highway. It has almost a mile of frontage, and its surf is among the best in Los Angeles; swimming areas are limited.

Around it

The pier is a good spot for saltwater fishing. Malibu Lagoon, 22 acres of wetland, gardens and sand, is a resting and feeding stop for more than 200 bird species, and the Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum are next door.

Facilities

There's a lot with 90 spaces plus street parking, restrooms and showers, and lifeguards on duty during daylight hours. Metro Bus 534 stops at PCH and Malibu Pier.

Rules

LA County beach rules apply: no dogs, alcohol, smoking, glass, fires or barbecues, and no loitering between midnight and 6 a.m.

Getting there & access

Getting there

The beach is at 23050 and 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, beside the Malibu Pier. Metro Bus 534 stops at PCH and Malibu Pier.

Parking

There's a 90-space lot and street parking along PCH.

Dogs
Not allowed

What's here

  • Surfing

    Some of the best surf in Los Angeles

  • Lifeguards

    Lifeguards on duty during daylight hours

  • Restrooms

    Restrooms and showers

  • Pier fishing

    Saltwater fishing from the Malibu Pier

  • Wildlife

    Malibu Lagoon, 200+ bird species

Rules & official resources

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Questions boaters ask

At 23050 Pacific Coast Highway, between the Malibu Pier and Malibu Lagoon.

Yes, during daylight hours.

Yes, but swimming areas are limited because it's a busy surf break.
Sources: beaches.lacounty.gov · beaches.lacounty.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 ·

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