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Zuma Beach is one of Los Angeles County's most popular public beaches, consistently ranked as one of the region's highest-water-quality beach sites.

The beach is named after a misspelling of nearby Point Dume on an 18th-century charted map of the region by explorer George Vancouver. Today, it lies along the Pacific Coast Highway and is known for its beautiful wide sands and prime surfing conditions. The beach was featured in many prominent 20th-century American films and television series, including Planet of the Apes and I Dream of Jeannie, and was the site where the hit pop song "The Boys of Summer" was written by Don Henley.

Swimming, windsurfing, fishing, bodyboarding, and kiteboarding are permitted at the site, which also offers volleyball courts and an ADA-accessible walkway. Visitors should note that the beach's parking lot requires an entrance fee, though limited street parking is available along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Zuma Beach, Malibu, CA 90265

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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