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El Matador State Beach in Malibu is one of the most picturesque locations in the Los Angeles area. A highly popular site for wedding and engagement photography, this dramatic beach has high bluffs, large rocks on the beach, and sea caves to explore.
It is not accessible to those with mobility issues – from the parking lot on top of the bluffs there is a dirt trail which leads to stairs down the hill. There is an incredible view from the clifftop: Deep blue water with thick kelp forests and the sight of migrating whales. El Matador State Beach has hiking trails, restrooms, and drinking water.
El Matador State Beach, 32215 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90205
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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