zuma beach

If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing beach then this is your place. A simply stunning place my kids loved this beach. Lots for kids to view ocean life at it's finest.

Very peaceful and quiet and clean. I came here on a wednesday morning in march on an overcast cloudy day tho. The drive there was very pretty lots of green mountains. The only reason why i wouldnt give it 5 stars is because i like to have the option to grab lunch by the beach or ice cream. It definately feels like a beach the locals go to as opposed to tourists. If you like the quiet and relaxation this is a great clean beach :)

Zuma Beach is one of the nicest beaches I've ever been too. The sand is so soft and the sea is lovely too, Its also very clean and patrolled by lifeguards along the beach. Some days you can get most of the beach to yourself. Its great to just relax and watch the cool surfers ride the waves.you may even spot a celebrity or two! As Lady GaGa lives around here. Don't pay the crazy parking charges and just park on the street for free just make sure you park sensibly! Make sure to come and take a visit at this amazing Beach. Its around an hour drive from West Hollywood or central LA.

I love Zuma Beach. It is a long stretch of light colored soft sand with ample parking if you get there early. There is a boardwalk which you can walk/bike/jog on. The snack bar is adequate. There are things like peanut butter and jelly and hot dogs, which are quick and easy to eat plus other things from the grill. I like to just go and put down and chair and people watch, read a book and walk along the water. I'm not in to surfing or volleyball. If you like to just chill at a nice beach, Zuma Beach in Malibu is your beach.

When the weather is warm, we walk on the concrete sidewalk and the beach. My daughter likes to practice her rock climbing skills and you can walk from the beach up to Point Dume. We usually go in the morning or early evening which is pre or post crowds. The only thing we don't like is that people leave their trash behind and it all accumulates in the small salt water ponds or in the shrubbery. If you do go for a walk, bring a big trash bag and leave the beach better than you found it. I have been doing that for years and it never ceases to amaze me just how much trash is left behind.

Great beach to go when beaches are not on the agenda of everyone in LA.Fall winter and spring, this beach is fantastic....good fishing as well.As soon a summer hits it's mayhem and chaos....not my idea of fun on any levelhowever if your insecure and need to be surrounded by people in order to feel coolthen you have the right summer hang out.

nice beach apt for walking. its very long amazing views of the hills nearby. best with kids to spend a day here

Zumba beach is worth the drive. Sandy and sunny, like all the beaches, but not crowded. Real showers and toilets too.

I liked the beauty of the beach and the abundant parking. The view of the ocean and horizon is inspiring. It was a great place to walk around and be at peace. The lifeguards were helpful to me when I asked them questions and the help they gave me was very much appreciated. The people working in the parking lot also gave me directions on a few occasions and that was nice. One of them also gave me some useful advice related to the cost of the parking lot at different times and that there were some free parking spots nearby. Nearby this beach is a mini-mall in which I was able to get some food and drinks so I didn't have to drive the car out of the paid parking lot to go to a restaurant. This was quite helpful because the interior food kiosks were closed when I was there. There is also a surf shop nearby where the girl working there gave me directions on how to get to the beach the first time I went there. She had a great attitude and if I wanted to rent a surf board I would definitely go there. I went up to Point Dume and enjoyed the mini-hike and a view of the beach from a different angle. I also spoke to a several people at the beach who I did not know and I had a couple of brief but pleasant conversations with strangers. I also enjoyed watching people play volleyball for a little while. There was also a guy and his 4 or 5 year old kid there. The kid was wandering away from the beach and the father didn't realize it at first. I kept my eye on the kid as the father got up to chase after the kid. I made sure the kid didn't get too far away because I was concerned that it could get hit by a car in the parking lot it was wandering into. The father caught up and brought his kid back into his protection. I was happy to provide the brief supervision I offered. That became an unexpected but positive experience and memory of Zuma Beach. Om.

We went on a Sunday morning around 9am and it was almost empty. It was gorgeous and relaxing. We were able to park on the street right in front of the beach - plenty of parking! The waves were beautiful and there were a couple surfers so it was fun to watch them. This definitely beats Malibu Lagoon which IMO was not worth seeing. If you go early enough to Zuma Beach, you will most definitely have street parking so you don't have to pay the $6 entry to the lot. Overall, very nice beach! Beautiful water and soft sand.. would be great for families.

Visited in mid-January. Pristine beach was barely dotted with people. Tip: Don't pay the $6 entry-fee to park in the lot. Loads of free parking along PCH and the walk is easy. Eateries not open during winter so bring food. Some construction going on at facilities but there are porta-potties.

Absolutely loved the sand, view and surf. Fantastic place.. so beautiful.. the sunsets are to die for!

Gorgeous views and serenity. Enjoyed the time we spent together there. Awesome sunsets. Peaceful and quiet. Enjoy the serene sound of the surf.

This is a super clean beach. We have spent many happy hours sitting on the sand watching surfers, dolphins and pelicans at play. There are some great photographs to be had at sunset. Don't miss it.

You can't deny the power of the Pacific Ocean as it crashes to shore at Zuma. The surf is mesmerizing, the sand pristine and endless. Truly the California dream beach. Don't miss it.