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USA, California, Malibu Lagoon beach, sand

Malibu Lagoon beach

Ultimate guide (October 2025)

Malibu Lagoon - is the iconic surfer beach (aka Surfrider Beach) located north of Los Angeles. Swimming is usually dangerous here. Malibu Pier is one of the most recognizable places in all of California. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

This beach ranks #3 of the "Best beaches in Malibu"
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Rating: 7.2 - 239 votes [vote]

Coordinates: 34.036239, -118.678008

Contents:

1. Hotels
2. How to get there
3. When to go
4. Other beaches nearby

Hotels [edit]

There are several hotels of various price range near the beach: Malibu Beach Inn, Malibu Beach Apartments & Malibu Motel.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Next hire a taxi or take a bus.

When to go [edit]

August and September is the best time for surfing at Surfrider Beach.

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