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Westward Beach is an expansive beach near Malibu's Point Dume, located within Zuma County Beach Park at the southern end of the three-mile Zuma County Beach. The beach is a popular swimming and surfing spot throughout the summer months, with lifeguards staffed on duty at peak times.
What beach activities are popular in Malibu? Fishing and sunbathing are also popular visitor activities, with hiking trails embarking from the beach's parking lot into nearby Point Dume Natural Preserve.
What is this area famous for? The secluded Pirates Cove Beach, best known as a filming spot for the 1968 feature film Planet of the Apes, is accessible via the southern end of the beach.
Where to eat: Beach visitors can also dine at the fine-dining restaurant The Sunset, which is open for lunch and dinner service daily.
7103 Westward Beach Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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