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1. Amarillo Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Big Rock Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Broad Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Dan Blocker County Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. El Matador State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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6. El Pescador State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. El Sol Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Escondido Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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9. La Piedra State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Las Flores Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Las Tunas Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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12. Latigo Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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13. Leo Carrillo State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Malibu Colony Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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15. Malibu Lagoon State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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16. Malibu Surfrider Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Nicholas Canyon County Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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18. Paradise Cove Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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19. Pirates Cove Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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20. Point Dume State Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Sycamore Cove Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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22. Topanga Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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23. Westward Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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24. Zuma Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Many stunning beaches line Malibu, with all beachfront areas located below the mean high tide line accessible to the public.
  • Many state beaches in the area offer extensive public amenities, including nature centers, hiking trails, restaurants, and public fishing piers.

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