Zuma Beach

Overview

A van or RV trip to Malibu isn’t complete without a walk along the famous Zuma Beach.  The beach is 1.8 miles long and has actual parking right up to the beach. The beach includes food stands, restrooms, restaurants, showers, and volleyball courts. Zuma Beach makes a wonderful place to park the van and spend the day surfing, paddle boarding, or just lounging around watching the scenery. 

Adventure 

Zuma Beach is a great place for any van lifer to spend the day. The beach offers surfing, swimming, sunbathing, hiking, paddle boarding, windsurfing, and much more. The water at Zuma is a little colder than at other beaches, and the surf can be rough at times, but it’s still a favorite place for residents and visitors alike. 

Point Dume State Park

Located adjacent to Zuma Beach is Point Dume State Beach. Point Dume features headlands, cliffs, and rocky coves. The beach is noted for swimming, surfing, scuba diving, and fishing.

Point Dume is a perfect place to watch California gray whales during their December to mid-April migration period. A gradual trail from the parking lot leads to an ancient coastal bluff dune. 

Also located at Point Dume is Pirates Cove beach, a small secluded beach that allows you to escape the crowds.

Beach

Malibu Pier

No trip to Southern California is complete without a stopover at the Malibu Pier. The pier is a historic landmark located in the heart of California’s surf culture. The pier has a festive atmosphere of good food and fun. It’s a great place to spend the day.

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Camping

Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Creek State Park is located in the Santa Monica Mountains 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The park has camping, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, swimming, rock climbing, and horseback riding. Located in the park is the Malibu Lagoon, a small lake that allows swimming, and the M*A*S*H filming location.

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