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Known as Point Zero among local surfers, Nicholas Canyon Beach is a popular hangout spot in western Malibu. The idyllic setting is an ideal place for surfing, swimming, wading, scuba diving, windsurfing, and beachcombing. Aside from a small parking fee, the beach is free to the public.
There are picnic tables, restrooms, showers, and spaces for sitting.
Good to know: During the summer there are lifeguards on duty and food trucks that park in the area for beachgoers.
Pro tip: The main parking lot for Nicholas Canyon Beach is easily accessible from the Pacific Coast Highway.
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