Address: 30000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Phone: (310) 457-9891
Park features: Restrooms, Easy Hiking, Parking Lot, Drinking Water, ADA Accessible
If you're looking for a picnic beach, and don't mind the long drive, Zuma is a great choice. For starters, it's big, so there is plenty of room to run around. It's also well equipped with parking, volleyball courts, swing sets and a snack bar. A south swell makes for challenging surfing in the summer. The water tends to be colder than at the beaches further south, but it's also cleaner. Zuma has a scenic bike path, which runs northbound about 2.5 miles. Be aware that the wind sometimes howls at this beach, so the conditions aren't always ideal for sunbathing. Do not touch, feed, or disturb any marine life on the beach. Animals on the beach are wild and may bite. If you see an injured animal on the beach, ask a lifeguard to call animal rescue. Call 911 for any emergencies No Alcohol on the beach No pets on the beach No fires except at the Dockweiler Beach or Cabrillo Beach fire rings Hours of Operation for all beaches: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Trails & hiking
Featured route: Zuma Beach Walk (trail details & live conditions on AllTrails)
- Distance: 2.5 mi (4.0 km) — Out & back
- Elevation gain: 13 ft (4 m), high point 16 ft
- Difficulty: Easy
- Typical time: 1–1.5 hr
- Rating: 4.8/5 (412 AllTrails reviews)
- Good for: Walking, Running
- On the trail: Dogs on leash, Kid-friendly, Beaches, Views, Wildlife
Conditions vary by season. Check live weather and air quality on the AllTrails trail page before heading out.
Location
30000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Approximate coordinates: 34.019, -118.823
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Park description restored from the 2017 lamountains.com archive (Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy). Trail statistics courtesy of AllTrails. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
