Zuma Beach

More scenic and less hectic than L.A.’s beaches and more spacious than the nearby Will Rogers and Surfrider beaches, this clean, wide patch of sand and surf at Zuma is the region’s ideal mega-beach. A popular spot on weekends and holidays for locals and destination beach-goers, this Malibu beach can hold crowds with plenty of onsite parking (pay at the lot or for free along PCH and Westward Beach Road) and lifeguards on duty. Surfers can catch some waves at this sandy beach break, but waves tend to close out, making this a perfect spot for boogie boarders and body surfers. Venture to nearby Point Dume for idyllic hikes and repelling.

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