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Point Dume State Beach, Malibu, CA

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Sports & Outdoors

Point Dume State Beach

Coastal state beach on a rocky Malibu promontory, popular for whale watching and sweeping ocean views.

Malibu, CA

About Point Dume State Beach

Point Dume State Beach sits on a rugged Malibu headland above the Pacific, with cliffs, rocky inlets, and broad stretches of sand. The park is a well-known spot for seeing gray whales during their winter and spring migration. Above the beach, a trail climbs to an ancient coastal dune, where a viewing platform looks out over Santa Monica Bay, the Malibu coast, the Santa Monica Mountains, and Catalina Island on clear days. Visitors should stay on marked trails to protect the dune. Dogs are not allowed on trails or the beach, and drones are prohibited. Access to the lower parking lot was closed in late August 2026 because of a road closure, though the beach itself remained open.

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