Zuma Beach Reviews

Wasn't impressed with this beach. $8 parking and a very long walk to the water. Extremely windy the day we went. The water was freezing. Ended up leaving and going to El Matador which was much better.

Zuma is a huge sandy beach with plenty of parking and open spaces to play volleyball and other sand sports, or just lay out, or take a long walk along the waves, or swim or boogie board. Though it attracts alot of visitors, you can always find a spot that's big enough to spread out and enjoy yourself. If you see kite surfers, they are very impressive! There's a bunch of stacked rocks on the north end of the beach. Not sure if it's one person or just random people, but I had alot of fun trying to stack rocks myself. The water was pretty warm and clean to swim in, compared to other beaches around Los Angeles. The smaller beaches in Malibu aren't worth the effort. Zuma never disappoints.

When my wife and I were first dating we came here on a trip and it was here on this beach I realized how much I loved her. Now many years later the beach still looks amazing as ever. Parking is easy to find and whether you're looking to catch some waves or find some playful seals here and there here's the place to be. The beach is clean and has a great vibe. I will be coming back on every trip for years to come!

The first thing I noticed about Zuma Beach is how clean it is. We walked past at least 35 volunteers who must of just finished a clean-up job. This looked like a regular thing. There is also plenty of parking.

The sand isn't as white and soft as some other beaches in SoCal but it's still nice to walk along the shore with the waves crashing in and cute seagull chicks running around. We visited on a warm Thursday morning whilst driving up Highway 1 to SLO so it was also nice and quiet.

Unfortunately we misjudged the tide somewhat and ended up getting a little wet, this isn't a big deal normally but we didn't have any towels to drive ourselves on this day! Laugh it off and carry on :-)

When going to Malibu you must go to the beaches there's nothing more spectacular and relaxing and sitting on the sand watching the sunset with somebody you love

It is very nice and scenic. A wide area do spend some time and it can offer some nice activities. It can be a bit of a hassle to find a place to park on the PCH. Of course it can be a hike to the shoreline, but it gives you the chance to hang out and see the sights. A very nice expanse of beach which is great.

I went to this beach ,weather was amazing
Not so crowded (except weekends )
Really clean & crystal clear
The water is a bit cold compared to other beaches I visited in LA
Warning
We brought our boards to surf in the waves
The waves were sooo strong
Like there were 2 waves in a raw with no 5 seconds break that turned me upside down
Tried to surf Waves ,it literally washed me on shore
Not sure if waves are strong most of the time or we weren’t lucky
The lifeguard swam fast when a girl struggled to reach the shore since the waves pulled her deeper
But he saved her (maybe I am overreacting) but several people were watching the incident
Immediately after that situation I decided to leave ,,I had a little brother who may face a dangerous situation like this so I stepped back
Carful if you have children & decided to go deeper
Actually a solid 7 steps is enough to put you in the dangerous spot of strong currents

Whether it is the week before Thanksgiving, or summer, Zuma Beach is one of the shinning starts of Highway 1. Mid day to Sunset, wow its always gorgeous. Go you will be thankful you did!

Parking here is $8, and definitely worth the money. As we drove to this beach, we saw several cars parked on the side of the road (without a parking fee) for nearby beaches, but we found this beach was not crowded at all. The sand area is very large and flat, and very clean. There were lifeguards, restrooms, showers, and a small walk up restaurant We saw a few pods of dolphins frolic and swim by. The lifeguard walked around several times, giving people warnings when the waves became very strong. We had to heed the warnings and get out of the water, but my kids transitioned to playing in the sand and running from the waves on dry land at that point. This is one of the better beaches we’ve been to. I definitely recommend it.

Didn’t think much of it, just a sandy beach in Malibu. Famous for Baywatch. Maybe I’ll visit if properly one day.

definitely a must visit ! Best parking price! Beautiful views and long long beach! Bring your lunch or stop by the beach front cafeteria.

Located along Pacific Coast HWY. Pass Malibu Pier, pass Pepperdine University, and pass the homes of Robert Downey Jr and Robert Duval (of course i did not get to see the homes personally). Parking available off the HWy for free. Jump over the sidewalk / parking lot and your on the beach. Beach itself is clean, not crowded at all. No surfers. Water super cold.. walked the shore a bit. Very little to no sea shells out there. Waves were rough but the ocean was mesmerizing. Laid out a bit and enjoyed the sound of waves, sea gulls, and Cali rays. Clean restrooms and showers available!

Zuma Beach is in Malibu on PCH. Large and most popular beaches in Los Angeles County, Known for its long, wide sands and excellent surf, Good beach, beautiful place. Clean. Great sunset view. but during weekends hard to find free parking

The beaches are clean as are the facilities. The food is typical and tasty not incredibly expensive. Be sure to wear suncreen even if overcast, you will burn!

I've returned to Zuma Beach, Point Dume, CA.,just north of Malibu for the first time since March, 1969. You now pay for parking but the beach is sooo nice. Used to come out from LA to watch the moon set over the "red tides". Great memories. Guys roll their ice cream carts by selling cold confections and there are what look like actual food concessions in permanent buildings every 1/8th mile along the parking area. Everything you need except SPF 85 sunscreen. Ha, ha. Lots of sun and fun. Even beach volleyball set ups are in place.

Early October still brings temperatures in excess of 26 degrees C so my husband and I spent half a day at Zuma Beach whilst staying in Santa Monica. The beach was virtually empty and spotlessly clean. I would highly recommend.

This beach wasn't to far from the valley and got lucky we didn't hit too much traffic. Another great thing is that parking is free up on the street. The beach wasn't that pretty to me but there was a good variety of people some sunbathing, some surfing and some just playing in the ocean. The water was cold so we didn't stay here too long not much to do. It is a nice place to go if you are in the area and want to go to a beach.

Beautiful long beach, very crowded on weekends when I went but it was OK. The parking fee was 15 dollars and there were enough parking spots. I'd expect more food stalls. But overall it's a pretty clean beach.

We went on a cloudy day. It was warm, but comfortable, a lot of people were swimming. The ocean was nice and inviting. The beach was clean and not crowded due to the clouds. The parking lots along the beach are easy to access and not overly expensive although a lot of people park along the road for free. The sand was very soft and didn't get too hot to walk on like it can get on a hot crowded sunny day. We had plenty of space to ourselves and walked easily up and down the length of the beach. The mountains at Zuma Beach are not overly developed with houses and the views are spectacular. On a good day you can see dolphins frolicking within 50 yards of the shore. I still got a sunburn.

A nice beach in a very beautiful part of the west coast. Was too cold to swim but it was a nice place to visit

Zuma beach is gorgeous! It's wide, with plenty of room for playing. However, every time we visit here it's always crowded--and this time was no different. Great stop, beautiful beach--but crowded.

If you're looking for a clean relaxing beach with fewer people and nice surf, it's worth the extra drive from LA. There is a changing house/restroom. There were no lifeguards on duty when we went (a Saturday in late November). There is a pay parking lot but we parked for free along the roadside

Located in the exclusive colony of Malibu, Zuma Beach is one of the most well-known and largest (almost two miles long) beaches in Los Angeles County. It’s become well-known for its wide sand, excellent surf, cold water and tricky riptides.

It has an ample amount of parking (not free), rest rooms, lifeguard stations and snack stands. The nice thing about Zuma is that because of its size and the relative remoteness of Malibu, it rarely seems overcrowded. If you want to spend a day at a quintessential Southern California beach, you won’t go wrong with Zuma.

Stunningly beautiful beach. Clean water. Full of families. Relaxing. Many amenities such as bathrooms and places to eat. Just love it! Would go again in a heartbeat.

Large public beach with plenty of parking & restaurants. Quite often good surfing too. On the south end a rock cliff for climbing too.

This is a really great beach. Very crowded. Easy to get to. Family oriented. Lots of amenities. One of the nicest in the area.

Having been to Malibu a handful of times over the years, it's a bit of an odd place. The wealth/celebrity factor weigh heavily on the air of the town, but there is also pretty conspicuous evidence of an emerging (or abiding) grunginess. That said, Zuma Beach never fails to seduce and lift away all other elements and considerations if you let it. Go at sunset; you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful scene.

This big beach north of Point Dume is a playground for water and sun aficionados. Enjoy the beach parking, few steps to the sand and the people from all points east and more. It’s a nice place for a half day adventure and people watching. Rough shore break at times can make surfing a challenge but body surfing first rate.

Long sand, perfect waves, parking nearby, public bathroom, all perfect. It is worth seeing this beach that looks like the postcard of Malibu.

Sample a CA beach - very popular in the height of the summer with teenagers and large family gatherings, but can always find a spot to sit without feeling your are too close to your neighbours ! The beach is closely monitored by lifeguards which is good especially for kids as the waves can be big. Its also closely patrolled by security guards on beach buggies - no dogs , no alcohol . Parking 8 dollars weekdays for the day or approx 15/20 dollars on weekends or free alongside the road. Toilets and showers along the beach front , not much in the way of food shops so most people take picnics. Small town centre at one end of the beach, with Starbucks and a up -market supermarket.

Have seen plenty of dolphins at Zuma 🐬
Particularly nice at off peak times.

Really not keen on the tar which is washed up and can sometimes get on the soles of your feet - tricky to remove !

Beautiful beach. Parking. Restrooms far between. Attentive and considerate life guards. Keep eye on kids. Big waves and undertow.

The spot to go to when I have friends or family from out of town. There is very limited free, street parking available, but it is better to pay the $8 parking fee and go into the area with plenty of parking, restrooms and showers to wash the sand off your feet. The beach is clean, not crowded and as my teenage nieces stated, Instagram pretty. These particular spot has been in countless music videos, commercials, tv shows and films.

Stopped by for an hour or so the other week before we were leaving LA. A beautiful beach, plenty of space and even on a Saturday didn't feel crowded at all. Managed to park for free in a small strip mall across the road but there is paid parking right by the beach.

Great views, plenty of space and good facilities and a clean beach. Would definitely visit again.

This was the beach we went to when I was a kid, and it is still breathtakingly beautiful. Great parking for fifteen dollars. Bathrooms are clean. Fast food joint is slow, but worth the wait. The people waiting in line are interesting. The beach is clean, and there are plenty of lifeguards on the weekend.

Fantastic place to stop and soak up the atmosphere. We stopped and built sand castles and just enjoyed the view! Loved it!

Very Big Beach with a lot of poeple on a saturday. The Wave are very big l. I recommend this Beach you can park for free on the road.

Parking there costs USD 10,00 - That's the only bad thing.
The area is known as california riviera... wonderful.
Many original scenes of Baywath (with David Hasselhoff) were filmed there.
Laying in the sand i'm dreaming from Erika Eleniak and Carmen Electra with my wife by my side ;-)
There are restrooms to your needs and much, much place!

Beautiful beach with friendly lifeguards. It's a great spot for a morning run, beach volleyball, or surfing. Just a heads-up—be cautious with food. One group left their snacks unattended while playing volleyball, and the seagulls wasted no time swooping in.

It was a good sunny day that we spent in Zuma beach. Facility was little bit ok and beach was some how clean.

This is a very nice beach. Very large that feels very open even when there are hundreds of visitors. A lovely place to take your significant other to for a sunset.

Zuma Beach is one of the nicest beaches in Malibu to spend a day with family and friends. Perfect for a gentle swim.

Go to Zuma...its awesome but stay away from Pt. Dume( just south of the zuma parking lot)...Pt. Dume is serious " locals only" , especially if there are waves.

This is the place to watch the sun set. Fantastic views and colors come to life and is right off highway 1. Worth checking out but get the timing right

Beautiful beach. But I stay by the #5 or 6 lifeguard stations up towards the #10 or more at west end of Zuma beach. If I walk by the water from #1 to #5 I usually get oil globs on my feet or shoes. Messy to get off. Don’t know why it’s different in those areas that close together.
You can park on the highway for free. Usually some spots open. If not then you can go into the paid parking area.

This is the classic California beach vibe. It is so scenic and beautiful too. We did go on a cloudy day so the beach didn’t feel as packed even though there are lots of people. Parking here is $15 for the whole day, so worth spending a lot of time here. Please bring your beach umbrellas/tents as there is no shade. Also, the waves are very strong here and while there are plenty of lifeguards on land and also patrolling via boat, please keep an eye on your young children here. In terms of washrooms, there were portapotties in the section of the beach we were at. But overall, a lovely beach and beach day!

When I was a kid, we went to Zuma several times a summer. I have not visited in over 20 years. Most notible changes are the pristine condition of the sand and overall cleanliness of the beach. Life-guards are on the job every couple hundred feet. Ample refuse cointainers line the back of the beach. I saw nothing but individuals and families having a great time. A wonderful environment.

What a wonderfully refreshing experience.
The waves were crashing and rolling in so I chickened and only went im waist deep, which was plenty to experience the invigorating effect of the ocean.

It was a nice beach with great view of the waves and ocean. The restrooms around wasn't very clean but u can't expect it to be super clean.

I’m not sure if I was beached out, but I was disappointed by Zuma Beach. It seems to be the beach made to host a large number of people. When I visited it was after some bad storms, so it was covered in seaweed and sea foam. They also had piles of sand waiting to be pushed out to deal with the erosion from all the rain. There is a nice path along the edge of the beach and the parking lot. The lot costs, but there is also parking along PCH which is free.

The beach is nearly 4 miles long and has tons of parking. This beach meets the needs of all beachgoers from families to couples to groups of friends to solo beach bums. There is often free street parking, but on summer weekends, there are plenty of spots for about 10 bucks.

It's California, so of course Zuma is beautiful but not my favorite beach, particularly after spending the day at Malibu Lagoon State Beach just 9 miles to the south. It's very clean and family friendly with lots of paid lot parking ($8) and some free street parking along with bathrooms. It is guarded and the waves are good but the undertow and the surf can get intense for kids or those uncomfortable in the ocean. For me, the view was boring and a bit lackluster. Our entire family did not think it lived up to it's 4.7 rating and we decided to return to Malibu Lagoon State Beach.

Beautiful beach that makes you want to be at the right mountain to swim there. We only made a brief stop towards LA but it is true that it is a beautiful beach that bears its name.

Along with Santa Monica absolutely the most beautiful area of Los Angeles. Not to be missed at sunset. Quiet and elegant area, full of surfers who are really nice to see in the waves. For us it was exciting, we had the honor of seeing the most beautiful sunset of our lives

One of the longest beaches around with huge, crashing waves and soft sand. You can walk for miles!!! Great scenery.

We had a lovely afternoon walking along the cement walkway of this beach, taking in the glorious views of the ocean on one side and the cliffside mansions on the other.

Great surfing spot for locals but visitors should limit their visit. Clean beach no parking fees. Great waves.

Always so refreshing to spend time walking on Zumba beach. It is the most serene experience seeing dolphins, surfers and even whales in the migrating season. I always find it uplifting there.

Zuma was near our airbnb. The food offerings were pretty drab, and no drinks on the beach. But it was gorgeous and peaceful and very enjoyable for a few hours.

Chose this beach after reading reviews on Trip advisor and wasn't disappointed.
Went on a Sunday and even though it was busy had no problem finding a paid parking spot and the beach is large enough that it didn't feel crowded.
Our son loved body boarding in the waves and the beach dropped away slowly so had no issues with him getting out of his depth. Was nice to see the dolphins swimming close by. Would recommend if you are looking for a beach in the Malibu area.

Broad beach with good restrooms and showers. You can either get into the paid parking or park along the PCH. Walk towards the great lookout on the hill.

Walked this beach on a Sunday morning with very few people in November. Has parking lots, bathroom facilities and wonderful, wide . beautiful beach. Loved watching surfers at far north end.

if you like crowds. Not that crowed, but there are more secluded beaches in the general neighbourhood.

This is a large beautiful beach! It has changing areas and restrooms. $8.00 parking fee. Ocean was a little rough. It was the end of the day but beautiful. A little windy that time of day 5-6 PM. Fee lowers at 6pm. Plenty of room on the beach when we were there.

We were staying in LA and made the decision to drive to Malibu for the day. It was definitely worth it just because of Zuma beach. It is the most beautiful beach I have ever been too. The weather was so warm, sand so clean and the water was so nice. We paid the $8 for parking but would just park on the street next time.

Zuma Beach is wonderful with lifeguards, restrooms,showers and plenty of parking. Parking thru the week is 8 dollars and there is free parking on the street, however..Deputys patrol the street that runs parallel to the beach and the free parking on 4-wheelers. They issue citations to the cars that are in the free parking. Mostly what I have seen is citations for no front license plate, illegally tinted windows, expired registration, you get the idea. They don't issue citations to cars that have paid for parking! Alcohol is not allowed on the beach and occasionally you see a Deputy checking drinks and coolers. On busy weekends get there by 11 a.m. to secure a good spot on the beach.

My husband and I stopped here to just relax and enjoy the day! We parked along the street, although there is a huge pay to park lot. We went to a little grocery store just north of the beach and picked up drinks and pistachios. Then we sat on our blanket, snacking and watching dolphins just off the shore. This is a beautiful, clean beach! Great place to spend the day or just to watch the sunset.

Spent 4 days in the LA area. I could happily have spent 1 day exploring the city and the other 3 relaxing on this beach. The beach is a wide swath perfect for long walks in shallow water. I enjoyed watching the shore birds run in and out of the waves. Wish I'd brought a boogie board for the teen to body surf on the waves.

Terrific beach tons of parking, lifeguards in the summer. I usually head left and then take a long walk the length of the beach. Summer, winter, year round but beaware the life guards are there on holidays and in the summer.

While in California on vacation, we made our way to the north and south looking for all of the touristy things to do. Malibu was on that list. We buzzed through the town, and then stopped by a few of the beaches for some pictures of the ocean. It was a nice drive with plenty of salty air for those not from the coast.

We decided to go here after Universal Studios, and it was very fun for the kids as they got to ride the sand mobiles. It was something the kids haven’t done before and they had lots of fun doing today.

It's classic, it's got great surf but still: I'd rather spend my day on the beach somewhere a bit less crowded. But that's just me - an introvert.

Beautiful beach to watch the sunset. Easy to park too. Bring a blanket and sweatshirt as the nights are very cool.

So a grate place to visit!!
It’s so good place to swim to lie on the sun to serf on a board. Even in the morning and on the sunset!

Really peaceful area. The Saturday we went there were like a dozen people at the beach. It was clean and we had fun looking for seashells. A nice stop driving through Malibu.

This might be the longest stretch of white sand beach I have ever been to. It seems to go on forever. We were here early in the morning and people were everywhere. There were tractors raking the sand so the beach was very clean. We didn't stay too long, but with more time this would be the perfect place to spend the day. great waves for surfing, boarding or just swimming in. huge parking lot but it was $15 for the day. There is also plenty of parking on the street if you want to go that route.

We went on a Tuesday in late March and there were only a handful of people, some even in the ice cold water. This is a beautiful beach, with picturesque dunes. Some sunbathers chose the top of dunes for their sun worship. On the day we went, the beach was immaculately clean, as were the freshly washed down restrooms. In future, I will make the drive north of Malibu just to expose friends and relatives to the pristine beauty of a Southern California beach.

Right off the Pacific Coast Hwy, a great cove beach for all ages. Good for volleyballers, surfers, and kids with parents.

On a super clear winter's day this is a great spot to watch the sunset! Sure to get lots of ooohs and aaahs when out of town guests see this.

We drove up the Pacific Coast Highway and found Zuma Beach to be the best beach in the Malibu area. Parking is convenient, sandy beach is great and waves are good but not too big.

Parking is pricey, but the beach is clean, and L.A. County Sheriff's deputies patrol the area. This makes it about the best local option for a day at the beach.

Eight family members and friends went to Zuma on a Sunday. The parking attendant at the gate collected $10 cash for parking near LGS #4. All of the bathrooms and showers near station #3 and #4 were locked. The only toilets available were porta-potties. They were all smelly, disgusting and full...probably from Sat beach visitors. There wasn't a hint of deodorizer in that mess! The hand- washing stations were out of soap or sanitizer. It was a germy, nasty mess! If I ever go back...ahh, forget that.

Very Nice beach, beautiful place. Clean. Great sunset view.
but during weekends hard to find free parking

The beach is relatively close to Los Angeles. It is a nice area for windsurfing and the parking it is also relatively easy.

Loved this place. We went twice during our vacation to Los Angeles. A beautiful beach to go for a long walk. Everything was clean.
It was relatively cold and windy for March but that made no difference.
During our first visit they were shooting a movie but nobody on set would give any information. Still, cool to see the process.

Go to this beach. You will not be disappointed!

Staying in L.A. Malibu is a must-go place. Very popular, very crowded, but I wouldn't change Nielsen Park or Parsley Bay in Sydney for Malibu beach. Frying on the hot sand, or panting under an umbrella instead of to lie on the grassy shore in full sun, or just some rays are shining through the foliage of the trees? My choice is the second one. Even not to mention the surrounding rock formations. You can call me patriotic, but to prove the opposite, I wouldn't like better being bitten by an Australian shark than an American one. All that I wrote is only to demonstrate that different people have different tastes in beaches. Malibu is one of the best in most people's eyes, and the perfect waves for surfing are just the icing on the cake.

Pretty special place. Quiet and beautiful. Sunset time is amazing and u can feel fresh air in a peaceful place

Zuma is such a lovely beach! We walked the strip and even met a celeb! Although October is not really the time to go bare, I had to walk the beach in my bare feet!

Enjoyed our visit - have to persevere with parking - but glad that we did. Really nice place to walk (and assume to live!). Beautiful views. Walked a very long way and finished off with a swim.

Be careful with adventurous photography. Stupidly - with hindsight, and probably even at the time - I took my iPhone out into the ocean to get a shot along the beachfront houses. I thought I was acting with 'due care' in this mission, but in getting the photo, I turned my back on the sea (there hadn't been any 'big' waves, as I'd studied their form over several minutes, as part of my thorough research). Needless to say, I got wiped out, went underwater, lost my sunglasses, but saved my phone - in a scene like something out of a film, with just my hand and arm sticking up out of the water clasping my device.

Just a tale of caution to prevent similar. Enjoy the photo. Have a good one.

Zuma will always be that great big lovely stretch of beach everyone goes to on holidays, but immediately before it is Westward Beach, which has slightly smaller crowds and the benefit of the Sunset Restaurant with a DJ, and then Little Dume Cove which is the most awesome of them all and you can then get to Paradise cove during a really low tide. I like Zuma on a big 4th of July/Memorial day weekend if you arrive early, but for day to day beaching the others are better. North of Zuma has some nice ones as well, but they always feel a bit too far north - especially if you need to run to the store or grab a burger.

The beach is rough around the edges...dwellings worth a fortune right up to the surf line, trash here and there, and tipped over port-a-johns that have left blue and brown stains in the sand. But the receding tide leaves little pools filled with anemones, and some of the best beach combing stones to be found at any location in the world. If you love scavenging for such treasures, this is a must see stop for you.

This beach was very clean! We had to pay $15 to park, but it was worth it to be right by a bathroom and food stand. There were people walking through selling beach toys, boogie boards, and umbrellas. This worked out great as we didn’t have beach toys and bought 2 things for $5 each and we got a boogie board for $16 (it was pretty big).
The water was cold, but there lifeguards on duty and police road through frequently on atvs.
The showers are outside of the bathrooms, but they did have a handicap accessible one. The changing area was a large room with benches, and the bathroom stall doors were very low, and you could see into the stall next to you. I’m not sure if this is to combat the homeless and drug population, but it was weird to me. We got there around 11:30-12 on a Saturday and left around 2, when we got there, there was tons of parking, but when we left it was packed and a line of cars waiting to get in!
I would go back, but get there early.
Take your own food, a cheeseburger basket was $15 and hot dog was $6 or $8. Cans of pop/soda were $2.

It was very nice and quite. Way less crowded than Santa Monica but it is less garnished like it doesn't have a bike trail or beach benches. I want in April and it was still too cold to swim

Zuma is a gorgeous beach. It's long, wide and watched by lifeguards. As of mid-February 2017, the pay parking lot run by the State is closed due to conditions created by the rains, but I would expect the lot to be open soon. On a Sunday of a holiday weekend we didn't have a problem finding a parking space along the access road, but we did see some drivers searching for parking. The parking problem for some was created, of course, by the pay-for-parking lot being closed.

Have always loved coming to Zuma beach no matter the time of year. It’s always a reliably clean beach. You can park for free on PCH and the beach is long and wide open. It’s usually pretty windy so good chance you’ll see windsurfers riding the waves. Bathrooms were open and decent.

Long stretch of beach along the Pacific. Great place to relax and enjoy the water. Parking for a small fee

This beach was not crowded probably as it was some distance from Malibu Pier compared to the other beaches. The surf was still strong, and there were manned lifeguard towers a few hundred metres apart. The sand was clean too.

The paid car park was vast, and had more than enough lots even on Sunday. Several cars were also parked by the PCH roadside for free too.

There is a largish central toilet area, with drinking fountains outside. There are not much food options, so bring your picnic basket and beach chairs.

I live just above this beach, this is the best of Malibu, perfect, never to crowded, beautiful sand..

Spent one day at the beach while traveling California and chose Zuma Beach. Great choice! Clean beach and not overly crowded. The current was strong the day we were there and watched the lifeguards bring several people in through the day. Had bathrooms to change in, and we got some smoothies at the snack bar which were pretty good!

Best beach by far and we found it by accident. My 17 year old and I went exploring and decided to drive to Malibu. While there we came across it. Isolated, unpopulated and clean. Just the way we like it! This will be a primary destination on my next visit to CA!

Drove out to Zuma to get an uninterrupted view of the sunset. Perfect!
Parking was ok, beach is clean.

I love going here with friends. It’s always so gorgeously serene. Never too crowded and no nonsense. Honestly, it makes me want to move closer to it.

We decided to check out this beach while vacationing in nearby Santa Monica. There is a $8 fee to park within the park area. However, we did notice that people also park on the PCH on the shoulder and then walk in. The beach is long and not crowded at all! The waves were really great there and there were mamy people surfing. There was a restroom with outside showers available to rinse off too which was great. Next time we'll pack a lunch and stay all day.

We spent an afternoon at Zuma beach and we liked the expensive beach and the great view on the ocean. Parking is $6.

Zuma Beach is a 4-mile stretch of flat sand in Malibu with beautiful views, plenty of convenient parking lots. I have difficulty walking and sometimes need a walker. However I was able to easily walk from our car to the beach.

It shares 2 beach wheelchairs with other Malibu beaches, it has plenty available, along with MobiMats and accessible restrooms.

Wheelchairs are at the main lifeguard station at the entrance. Accessible showers are located on the back side of the bathrooms.

Zuma is popular on summer weekends and holidays but has plenty of space for people to spread out. If you want to avoid crowds, go on a weekday, early morning or late afternoon. Family friendly beach, perfect for boogie boarding (not the best for surfing).

My favorite beach in Los Angeles/ Ventura county area is Zuma! I spend the day here a few times a year. What I love about it is that unlike other beaches in the area, there are outdoor showers to wash off the seawater and sand from a long day of swimming and surfing. The best part though, is there are flush toilets available with toilet paper and sinks with soap and running water (no paper towels though). The bathrooms are well maintained with the exception of my most recent visit. Towards the end of the day (5pm), the bathroom was a mess, and no not stocked with toilet paper. I attribute it to the fact that there was an overabundance I'd visitors that day due to an extreme heatwave in surrounding areas (temperatures at 115 degrees Fahrenheit). I will definitely return.

Zuma Beach is a little further up the coast but well worth the drive. It has wide beaches and a fun surg.

Close beach to LA and much cleaner than most LA beaches. Parking can be hard to find if you don't want to pay, so I recommend going early for that and to find a good spot. I can get crowded if you go too late.

Preatty good place. Clean beach though always windy. Weak place at Zumba beach is restrooms. Dirty always, no hand soap. Showers were out of order party. So 3 of 5.

We spent an afternoon here with our 8 yr old son. After a nice beach lunch we headed out on a walk along the water. We passed maybe 2 people! The water was that gorgeous bright blue, and we spotted seals playing in the waves. I would definitely go back to this spot! It was clean and quiet. Great place to just love life and get away from it all for awhile!

The beach was really phenomenal with white sands and good waves. Lots of parking (both paid as well as on the road) and many volleyball nets around the place.

The beach slopes very sharply and then eases out - so be careful which spot you pick. Also certain spots have pebbles after the initial slope is done and this might be an irritation.

The beach stretch is long and it has volleyball nets at the start of the beach and also in the middle (about 10-12 nets at each site), so you don't generally have to worry about getting one.

Great for young and old children alike. It also has lifeguard stations after every 40-50 feet and they are constantly on the lookout.

Saw a few dolphins swim very close to the shore.

Overall a great experience and one of the best beaches in Malibu.

My friend and I visited this beach today and we had a lot of fun. Compared inland, it was just about 72 degrees. Perfect. There are not a lot of things around other than a perfect clear and spacious beach. Lots of sand and beautiful views. Some of the other beaches near here are way more crowded, so this was great.

With its long wide sands, clean water, & perfect surf, beautiful Zuma Beach is considered one of the finest beaches in the Los Angeles area. There are facilities for practically every beachtime activity & sport.

I spent a day enjoying Zuma to the max ~ picnic spread, beach umbrella, blankets, the works. Played on the beach & in the surf. It was like being part of a scene on TV or in a movie! Zuma has forever been a popular filming destination.

A Dinner Date was the only thing that fetched me away before Sunset.

Paid Parking was easy. Flat walk from the parking lot to the beach. It’s a big beach. It was nice to have our own space! We never felt crowed. The waves were big and kinda intense when we walked out to waist level. Beautiful view of the sunset. It could be cleaner, they have lots of garbage cans...but people need to clean up after themselves.

It is average beach. Nothing special. We were expecting beautiful beach, but everything around looks beaten up and old. Ocean and mountains are beautiful but other surrounding not.

The beach is fabulous and the lifeguards are top notch. Bathrooms are close and convenient also. We had no problem parking on the street because we were there in the middle of the week.

Being from Texas, I have always loved California beaches. It was a fun day at the beach until we were ready to leave and we all had tar on our feet. I am used to this on most Texas beaches but was surprised and a little disappointed to find it in Cali. I guess drilling is affecting all our coastlines. Still beautiful day!

In my opinion, Zuma Beach is just a plain, rocky (in some areas) and boring beach. There's no place to get decent food, we drove the whole parking lot (the only good thing about it - there's plenty parking - but it ain't free - $9 flat rate) we found this place that was so greasy and stinky AND expensive! (a small bag of chips $5!!).

We spent a full day at Zuma Beach and really enjoyed it. The Southern end of the beach has some great waves for surfing. The sand is wide and soft, which made it terrific for the kids. We saw some whales cruising just off-shore throughout the day. Then there's the view of the mountains over the Malibu coast, making it a really picturesque. The face of the beach is at an angle that seems to avoid a lot of the wind, so it felt really pleasant on a spring day. All-around it was a terrific place.

There are lifeguards on this beach, which is always comforting, especially when there's lots of kids around.

One complaint, no bathrooms. They were all "closed for renovation", which made it difficult on the kids that didn't want to get into the water.

There is one gap between the paid parking lots that allows free street parking right on the beach. We were there early enough to snag some spots... 9:30 AM on a Tuesday morning. But the free spaces were probably all taken by 10:30 or 11.

Had a great day at Zuma Beach. Even on a Monday, there were a lot of people but because the beach is so large, it didn't feel too crowded. Played in the surf and watched waves. Only sad thing was we saw the LA County Sheriffs come out to write a ticket to a family that was drinking beer. Was a shame as they weren't bothering anyone and were just enjoying a day on the beach. It's sad that there are rules against simply drinking a beer at the beach instead of rules against drunken rowdiness. Was still an enjoyable day for us.

Very nice clean beach! We were lucky enough to find a parking spot on the road. It's super to park and step out of your car right onto the beach! Great waves for body surfing. Restroom convenient.

I love this beach! It gets crowded on weekends, especially Zuma 7 (lifeguard station). There are beaches from Zuma 1 to Zuma 11 or 12. Some have bathrooms, but only Zuma 7 has food. You can bring your own food, but no alcohol. I started coming here from the San Fernando Valley when my daughter was around 8 years old. She is now in her 30'sand I still love it! It is clean and well guarded. The lifeguards are the best!! We leave the San Fernando Valley and take highway 101 to Kanan Dune Road and have a beautiful drive through the mountains to Highway 1 (PCH).What else can I say? It's the beach;beautiful ocean, nice and breezy even on the hottest days,and maybe you will see a Dolphin or a Whale!
Enjoy!!

My husband grew up here so we flew back for his reunion. The beach and area are as lovely today as they were 30 years ago. Traffic is very heavy but it is summertime.

All of the signs to Zuma Beach direct you to a parking lot that is $8/day. Some days you might not have a choice but there is lots of parking on the Pacific Coast Highway that is free and no extra walking. DO NOT GET TAKEN! The beach itself is nice, totally sandy, and there are sand crabs in abundance (fun for kids to dig them up, they don’t pinch or bite.) Some trash, there are showers, bathrooms, and food stands....

Nice beach for a day trip with the family. Has good nearby parking, which makes it a bit easier to get there. It is big and wide and provides enough space not to be crowded.

I love Zuma Beach. The beach is wide with plenty of room for plenty of people. All the times Ive been its been fairly quiet. There are bathrooms and outdoor showers near the parking lot. You can also park on the street and walk over to the beach.

We usually go to Malibu or Santa Monica Beach. Someone told us to try Zuma beach and....wow. Such a great place. Bit quieter than other places but just wonderful. We were lucky to see a lot of dolphins swimming close to shore and to people and we had a wonderful day. If you enjoy strong waves and nice white sand beach this is the perfect place.

This morning I popped over to Zumba Beach to kill time before the Malibu Seafood Shack opened. I pulled into the entrance and immediately to the left is metered parking ($1 for 45 minutes I think, accepts credit cards or coins) rather than pay $6 for the lot. The beach was pretty empty at 10 am but there were a few visitors roaming around as well. The beach is huge and the bathroom facilities are only open on weekends. Anyway I walked down the shoreline for a bit just taking in the views and the empty beach. As I was about to leave 45 min later, I took one last look at the ocean and saw a whale's head pop up!!!! Then dolphins!!!! It was incredible. The animals swam near the shoreline for a bit. They were pretty close, not too far out that it's hard to see them. Didn't expect to experience this though online it does say you can spot them here Dec and Jan! I came on Jan 3. Highly recommend to see though it's a big and beautiful sandy beach.

We did not stay very long, there is hardly any beach to be on. The waves are huge, and did not look safe to swim in. Bring your own food, as the food booth that is there has a woman working it who does not speak English. Not really impressed.

Heading from Venice beach to Zuma we were (pleasantly) shocked with the lack of crowds. There are volleyball nets, plenty of life guards and a vast amount of sand and yet hardly anybody else was there at the same time as us.

Beautiful beach that remained clean and friendly. Easy walk from our accommodations at Malibu Country Inn.

If you are looking for a great beach to play in sand and water, this is it. But, if you need a place to walk around and buy stuff at, then you will be disappointed. Also, get there before 10 or you will be waiting in a line of cars to park. Great for kids, just bring snacks.

Went to this beach after the Malibu Wine Safari (10 minute drive) for a birthday photoshoot and it wasn’t crowded. The place as so clean. We found some metered parking right at the entrance. The water was beautiful. Not every LA beach is clean, trust me. I live here. Skip Santa Monica and just go here.

Not as crazy as the "city beaches" from Santa Monica to Long Beach. You feel like you're "away" but still convenient enough to LA. Good facilities. This is the site of the annual Malibu tri, so good swimming as well.

Pretty beach with good facilities. So crowded you can hardly find space though. I'd recommend finding a less crowded beach if possible.

The is a great beach. It's huge. The sand is fine and there are plenty of restrooms.

Arrive early and pay the $15.00 parking fee. You get to park right next to the beach if you get there at 0930 on a weekend. There is free street parking but it's gone by 0930.

I'm caught up in the vastness of this place. Their sunsets paint the sky in such a way that I feel nature embraces me. It is my perfect haven to disconnect and fill me with energy with the sea breeze.

Although only stopping here to relax for a while, I really enjoyed this beach on such a warm mid day of September. People were happy, friendly and even offered to take my pictures.

Teleport it to London please, including the weather.

It was great to experience the nice waves and cold water on the West Coast. The Zumba beach offers a great sunset as well.

As we were going up the Pacific Coast Highway we found large public parking lots next to the beach which made it easy to reach. The beach was clean and a great place to soak up the sun and check out the surf.

Lots of parking spaces to access the beach ( mind you you have to pay and a bit pricy being Malibu)
During the week nearly empty , great to watch the sunset

I’ve spent time on Zuma beach over the years and was recently there with a friend of mine. It’s a great beach for just about anything. As others have mentioned, free parking is on the street. Be cautioned that traffic is usually crazy, plus there are many bicyclists, so you may want to play it safe and pay the fee to park in the parking lot. It’ll be worth your safety and less stress. The beach is beautiful and clean. Great for long walks, volleyball, playing in the sand and water. Bathrooms are available, as is limited food.

Very wide, beautiful beach and you can walk and walk and walk. We almost always see dolphins and surfers. Lots of free parking on the street, although sometimes the street is full and we pay the $8 to park in the enormous lot. Many restrooms and a couple of food stands make it very convenient. Love it!

Nice beach. Parking $6, but some people parked on the side of the road rather than paying for parking. A few surfers and some others enjoying the beach. It was quiet and relaxing. The bathrooms were open but the snack bar was not - probably since it was December.

We were heading up the PCH and stopping wherever and whenever we wanted and saw Zuma State Beach. The parking was free, the skies were blue and plenty of surfers were out so we stopped and spent a couple hours just people watching, especially the surfers. The waters were so clean and mild and the waves were perfect. The sand was clean and perfect for walking. We could’ve stayed there all day.

Went to Zuma Beach this weekend. Water was great though a bit choppy. Plenty of Life Guards and law enforcement constantly checking area, patrolling. Word to the wise, No alcohol beverages allowed anywhere on the beach. Parking is 15 dollars right now. Not sure if lower during winter months. Clean, plenty of trash cans and small restaurants for snacks. Lots of parking but get there before 1PM, it fills up on weekends

We went to Zuma beach after we failed to find parking for Point Dume. There is only one restaurant that is walkable from the beach, so we stopped at a local market and bought sandwiches from the deli before heading to the beach.

There is a ton of parking available along both sides of the road adjacent to the beach. At least in November it was easy to park. The beach is quite deep and has very clean sand with plenty of trash and recycling cans for people to use. I didn't look for restrooms, so I'm not sure about that point.

This seems to be a very family friendly beach and you can walk down the coast to Dume.

We had a relaxing time at this beach; easy access and tranquillity. Families, surfers, seagulls and flying pelicans completes the day.

We visit California every year and always make time to spend several days at Zuma irrespective of the time of year. Wonderful wife beaches with plenty of space to set up rugs & picnic baskets. I’m by no means a powerful swimmer or surfer, but still enjoy swimming here

Beautiful white sand deep and long California coast beach not crazy crowded, clean and inviting. Enjoy the sun and surf here.

If you want an intimate beach to unfold your chair and see the sunset. This is the one. Cheap public parking.

try to do it weekly,early mornings are the best-not crowded at all-free parking,o/w 15$,flat beach,can see surfers

Friendly people. Beautiful atmosphere. The walk is amazing. 🌻🐬Pack your lunch or visit one of my favorite restaurants...the sunset. Everywhere you turn it's gorgeous & you never wana leave. 🌱🌺

This is one of the most beautiful, pristine, accessible, non-rocky public beaches in Malibu and all of California. With 2.5 miles of open sand and waves, this is iconic Malibu at its best. This beach is fantastic for spotting whales, dolphins, pelicans (especially diving for fish), seals, etc during their respective best seasons for viewing. Also, great whites, tiger sharks, and manta rays frequent the waters along Zuma Beach because their prey like this area, too. I caution visitors unfamiliar with this beach. It has numerous, strong rip currents that can pull the unsuspecting and unprepared visitor far out to sea. There’s a reason why the Lifeguard Headquarters are located in the middle of Zuma. It’s a nexus of several rip currents that converge in front of the HQ, making it a very dangerous beach spot in Southern California. Best to enjoy the waves right in front of the nearest lifeguard tower, should you need to be saved, and there are 12 towers to choose from. Good surfers can take advantage of the larger, chunkier waves than other SoCal beaches. All things considered, Zuma is safer for water sports than the adjacent Westward Beach/Point Dume — with its short shelf that causes the waves to crunch down on anyone in the water compared to Zuma with a longer shelf before it drops off to deep water, enabling the waves to roll in for a good ride. After enjoying the waves, rinse off in the free, outdoor, cold showers. The homeless frequent this area and use it for sleeping and bathing. At dusk, they go to their camps near the tunnel entrance. If you’re able to feed the homeless, God bless. Any of the beaches in Malibu are superb for sunsets, particularly in the wintertime when the sparse clouds are lit up in purple, pink, orange, red by the setting sun. Also, while the parking behind the kiosks right next to the beach is $15, there’s limited free parking along the Pacific Coast Highway. The parking signs are numerous and show where to park and not. Parking tickets abound. Avoid parking across the street because every year pedestrians are struck by cars traveling 50 MPH along the coast highway. Be aware that two of your vehicle’s wheels when parked must be on pavement, otherwise, you’re ticketed. Zuma is a state beach, run by the county, and visitors have been ticketed for bringing alcohol as well as bringing their dog(s). In fact, the life guards have been known to drop everything and run(!) to ticket dog owners with their dogs on the sand or in the water during the busy summer months.

My friends and I came here on a whim; we loaded up our car and drove from Santa Barbara. We spend the day swimming in the warm water and body surfing and had a blast. I would keep in mind that the police patrol is pretty intense, they'll even scan your cups if they suspect you are drinking alcohol. But a beautiful beach with plenty of parking and lots of fun to be had!

We wanted some beach time. Zuma is perfect for that. The parking is expensive ($15 .. and you still need to search for a place). But the lifeguards are active and on the lookout, the beach is broad and beautiful. We did not swim (too cold), but did enjoy watching the waves.

Beautiful sandy beach with miles and miles of sandy coastline. It can get crowded but the coastal line is endless and its really wide so everyone can find a good spot for themselves. We also saw dolphins from the beach and they were so close to the beach, amazing show!!

This is the best beach in malibu! Beautiful sand wide, never crowded, perfect ! Very long seems like miles, the best if the best !

We loved the coastline and its a real treat as the beaches were not crowded. Good for walking and just enjoying the views

Not a pristine beach. Lots of parking, rest rooms, and volley ball nets. Perhaps the last place I would go to contemplate the waves and watch the sunset. Great for children and young families.

We decided to take a day trip to Malibu and saw reviews on Zuma Beach. It was Friday after Thanksgiving - whether was beautiful. Views were great - sand was well maintained - beach wasn’t too crowded. Waves were great and water was clean. Nice improvement from Santa Monica beach. Worth the trip if you are looking for something to do while in and around Santa Monica. Zuma definitely epitomizes the typical California beach. Would definitely return. Only drawback - pay to park and no food options (although we were there out of season).

Overall, very nice visit.

Great beach - long and broad. When we got there it was a huge queue with cars - all the ones that didn’t want to pay for parking - take the parking and save time. Thought it would be plenty of stands to buy towels and so on, but it wasn’t - so bring all the necessities u might need.

Nice beach to walk on early in the morning. very clean. Dolphins were swimming close to shore and the surfers were out!

My son and I visited Zuma beach on Saturday March 18th. We drove from our hotel in Long Beach. The traffic was unbelievably busy. Just a nightmare. The parking lots to the beach were closed so we had to park on the street with the cars whizzing past us. The beach itself is very nice and user friendly.

This beach is apart from LA center and is calm and relaxing. It is a good choice for families with kids.

This beach is so worth the drive. It's always clean and family friendly. If you lucky, at times you can catch them filming at the beach.

An impromptu visit to Zuma this past weekend. 40 minutes later we were on one of the largest and nicest stretches of beach in Southern California. There is $15 parking and a small cafe with light eats like pizza and sandwiches. We came prepared so didn't check it out. We spent a few hours here. I was turned off by the tar balls at the end of our day. At first I didn't realize what it was and wasn't careful about where I stepped. Ended up with a pancake sized tar cake on my foot. I guess these start washing up later in the day and apparently they're a natural occurrence.
Will return again, ample parking and overall convenient.

Really nice spot with few people during the week and a got spot to watch a school of dolphins swim by casually. Also a good romantic view at sunset.

Beautiful beach. Climb the trail to the top for interesting views. Great stop while driving the PCH on our Christmas visit to the kids in LA.

Had a great day surfing and boogie boarding while visiting the area. Be aware that most bathrooms are closed. The only one we found open was behind the snack shack at lifeguard station 4. It has decent outdoor showers but stalls need cleaning. Parking was $15 (or free on PCH).

This has been my favorite beach since I was a child. The beach is long and wide so plenty of room for the people. The waves are strong here. Be careful because it can get quite rough and sometimes there is a strong undertow. I suggest making sure you sit in front of a manned lifeguard station (some of the stations are closed when it's not as busy).

This was my first time here and we really enjoyed it. Parking was around $15 but worth it because there were plenty of spaces on a Saturday. The sun was brutal for awhile but after jumping in the cold water it made a big difference. Reminder to all bring an umbrella or one of those large tent coverings which most people had, we didn't so we ended up cooking under the sun. There are many trashcans around so the beach remains very clean from litter.

Great place to stop over, whilst travelling the famous highway 1.
Nice beach! Limited parking so I would recommend avoiding peak times!

Great beach to take a kid to play in the sand. Easy access and pretty quiet during the weekdays. There is a snack stand nearby.

The beach is clean. Great waves for body surfing. My partner was caught in a riptide but swam with the current and was safe. He didn't know the signal for "I am safe" -and just went out again. They called him in and explained their concern and showed him a hand signal to communicate. Great Job in guarding lives!

Great beach. Great sand. Smaller waves. Food available in season. Restroom facilities. You can park along PCH to avoid paring fees. Nice beach to walk on. Great sunsets. Life guards on beach.

this beach is not really good for surfing. This beach is great for hanging out and relaxing. It is perfect for family and friends. It is great for boogie boarding.

Hi guys, what to say about Malibu..this is one of the beautiful place in California. I have been there during our route to SF through the Pacific Coast Hwy..the California 1..I think that this is a place that you can't miss if you are in California..I am sure you will love it..

We visited recently so that we MA residents could test the Pacific Waters. We were just to the North side of Lifequard Headquarters (which Wikipedia describes as having the strongest rip currents). My husband and son were body surfing and the waves were big and the pull was strong. We had to walk to several bathrooms to find one that was open on a weekday for changing. I assume once school is out there will be more open. Nice sand beach to walk on. My husband and I walked toward the southern end of the beach and saw 2 whales (the season apparently) as well as some dolphins.

Dolphins and whales love this beach as much as the swimmers, surfers and divers. Miles of broad sandy beaches adjacent to Point Dume Marine sanctuary

The beach is beautifully situated surrounded by gorgeous California hills. The expansive sandy beach is ideal for long walks or jogs. The beach is clean and well taken care of. Super spot to spend a day and all for only $8.00!

Very busy and noisy on a sat ! Nice beach but not anything special ! Point dume far better beach ! 15 dollars to park here unless you find space on side of road !

I really enjoyed Zuma. There is a huge parking lot as well as street parking available. The facilities and snack shack are nice and easy to get to. It's a very large beach, so even during busy times, you don't feel crowded out. There are several life guards on duty, and the waves can get rather large.

Zuma Beach is a MUST visit when in Malibu!! Surfing is the best here!! The waves are HUGE!!! Fun for the entire family!!!

Zuma Beach was absolutely perfect for a beach day in Malibu! The parking was reasonably priced, the beach was incredible pristine and clean, water was nice with lots of waves to play in and watch people surf/boogie board on! And the backdrop of beautiful Malibu behind you is stunning. I enjoyed my day here and would love to come back someday.

Too much seaweed in the ocean and on the sand. The piles of seaweed attract swarms of mosquitoes. The ocean is swimmable but currents are not the mildest. Manhattan Beach beats this place by far.

Great beach with easy access and friendly locals. I felt safe parking our car within eye shot and leaving our belongings on the beach while we played in the water. We enjoyed watching the locals surf and everyone was so friendly. We enjoyed our day at Zuma Beach!

We went a couple times during the week. Even though the weather was great there was no one there. I am told it is more crowded on the weekends. Stayed for the sunset. it was beautiful

A good looking beach, but it's mind numbingly cold in the water. I am not sure I get the California coast, but Malibu certainly looks good.

nothing great about it , nothing bad about it. parking can be confusing and you can only surf on most of the beach until noon. but pretty and hey , its the beach!!

If you're not sure which bit of the 26 miles m of Malibu to head for, Zuma beach is a great option. Miles and miles of clean white powder sand backed by a paved path. Plentiful rest areas and easy parking at only $8. Not too crowded and a quiet relaxed beach amongst the many options.

I have been going to Zuma whenever I am in LA, and this goes back to the 80's! Zuma had much less tourists than most other beaches in Greater LA, it is rather a beach frequented by Angelinos. Very clean, not too crowded and a central snackbar. The water is much clearer than further south while a bit cooler than further south. Great waves and the occasional school if dolphins add to a marv day!

Fabulous beach, fabulous views, fabulous wildlife - tranquil, peaceful, friendly. Lose yourself here for a few hours on a glorious beach with the sound of the surf in the background. Truly beautiful

It's "great" because of 3 reasons: The sand on the beach is famtastic, it's very clean, and it's not so crowded.

If you like long, wide beaches with pristine sand then you will love Zuma. Zuma has everything a great beach has except really warm water. It is a great place for families, for surfing, bodysurfing, boogie boarding, open water swimming, running, walking, building sand castles, reading, or taking a snooze in the sun. It is the headquarters for LA County's Northern Section Lifeguards, who are some of the best athletes and most qualified life saving professionals in the world.

So whether you want lots of action, family time, r & r, or simply a nap in the sun - Zuma is the place to be.

Less crowded than others at least when we were there. Good amount of free parking and bathroom facilities nearby. It was a great beach to walk on after hiking Point Dume.

We love Zuma beach because:
1. Easy to park
2. It’s flat so you can easily haul your beach gear
3. Nice waves
4. Lifeguards on duty
5. The other visitors don’t bother you or get in your space
6. It’s the best kept secret for locals
7. Stop at the Country Market, see some movie stars and pick up some lunch before you go
8. Watch out for the very aggressive seagulls

Big, wide beach with lots of space and lots of parking just off from Highway 1. Just slightly let-down by some of the toilets being closed and a number of kids' summer camps going on which were just a bit raucous

We parked along Highway 1 for free, and walked down to the beach. It was mostly clean (very little trash anywhere). There weren't a lot of immediate amenities, but that's quite alright if one just desires to walk by the water and take in the view. It was very relaxing!

Free parking, clean changing area, large beach - Did not see anyplace to rent or buy boogie boards or paddle boards, but there were volley ball nets

Before the rich and famous took over the coast, there was a very "under the radar beach" just north of Pt. Dume. It is still very pretty, and only a short ride north of Malibu (for those of you doing the run up PCH... try it on a motorcycle on your way to Ventura) ...it's close enough to LA, has a nice a little wave... it's where my son participated in surfing competitions when he was in 7th grade. He didn't do that well, he was never really into competitions... And some very cool volleyball courts.

Bring the family bring a boogie board and chill. there are bathrooms and a place to get food. Wear sunscreen!

I had been to Malibu before about 30 years ago and I remember it being much nicer and warmer. We took the long car ride from Santa Monica to Zuma Beach and could not believe how cold it was in early July. It was about 15 degrees cooler than it was back at our hotel in Glendale. We had to put jackets on. A decent beach, but the wind and cold made us miserable. The even much longer ride back to our hotel added to the misery. Very tiring!

After having bad weather for a couple of days, we took the opportunity on our last day (when the sun finally shone) to go to the beach. It was off season, so the beach was empty with only a handful of families, surfers and locals walking/ running.

The beach was clean and the so were the restroom facilities (which was shocking to me!).

I spotted a celebrity’s wife (my husband thought it weird that I knew who she was, but he has to love me anyway). But the most amazing thing was the amount of wildlife in the ocean. We saw a dolphin cruising around the surfers and in the distance at least 3 pods of whales/ dolphins frolicking around.

I can imagine being there in high season may be different but it definitely worth a trip!

Zuma is a perfect beach. One of those long, gorgeous sandy beaches with a huge car park and great waves. I love watching the locals stop in the morning, have a surf, put on their suit and head off to work. And then do the same in reverse at 5.30. Lucky bugger.... it's my dream!

$15 to park. Several parking lots and street parking. Bathrooms, lifeguards. Big beach with lots of beach walking, space to chill out and just enjoy the sand, saltwater and fresh air. People watching. Traffic towards the end of the day going home. Was worth it, had a nice time at the beach.

This beach is very beautiful. Our family enjoyed it here in a summer afternoon. We will definitely return here again soon.

It was empty and we parked near the sunset restraunt and played on the beach and just watched the ocean

I live just above this beach, and I love it so much, even on the most busiest days this beach has lots of room. lots of wonderful sand, and places to play volleyball there is a section, us locals call free zuma where you can park right on the sand with no parking fees...

This was a very relaxing beach. There was a good hut there but it didn't offer anything healthy. You are better off bringing you own healthy snacks. Very clean bathrooms and good waves came in. I really enjoyed this beach compared to many others because of the serenity it offered.

Love the location. Tons of volley ball nets, cheap parking. I had a great experience, and dogs are allowed

Great beach with good surf. Dolphins and whales pass close depending on the time of year. Gets crowded quickly in the summer. Must come early if you want to get free parking. Has public restrooms. Volleyball nets etc. no beachside bars

This beach is huge and has plenty of restrooms all over the beach. It is a very clean beach and the views are great. Parking during the week is only $8.00 for the day. Weekends it is more money. Just bring your cooler full of food and drinks and your all set for the day at the beach!

If your looking to get away from the hustle & bustle of LA’s beeches and just chill? This is the place.
Super quiet usually & always clean.
Surf is little better up north by Oxnard, so if your looking for that... Wait for a storm. It’s kinda tame @ Zuma. Otherwise, it’s great for a day away.
Be sure to climb the sand dunes on the way up & definitely stay for sunset.
Bring a picnic basket or something, cuz restaurants & stores are slim pickings over there.

Perfect real estate sprawling along the Malibu coastline offers all those willing to pay parking of around $10 per day to park their car and find the perfect square of sand to call their own. Bathrooms are kinda bad, the snack bar is run by people who shouldn't be in the food prep and service business but all that aside, you have beachfront real estate to dream on for your days stay. Being your own food as hinted at earlier.
Hope zuma beach managers will make improvements one day though to bathrooms, they can't get much worse.

Visited Malibu. Spent time at Zuma beach. It was beautiful! Clean , plenty of parking a very spacious beach.

Just a beautiful, big stretch of beach on the Pacific Ocean that was lovely. The temperature was about 20 degrees cooler here than in LA on the day we visited and even though it was busy, there was plenty of room for our group of 3 to enjoy time on the sand and in the water. The restrooms were the usual beach type but toilet paper was gone by 4 pm. Easy parking and easy access to the main road.

The beach it self was very nice, but on the day we were there (April 22nd 2018) it was as full of sticky oil tar balls.

Friends of ours took us here so we could experience a Malibu style beach walk. Parking costs money if you can’t park in the street and the toilets are pretty bad, but the beach itself is fairly good.

The highlight though was the walk at the southern end of the beach that takes you up the top of the hill and down to the next beach. While at the top, we looked into the ocean and saw heaps of dolphins and seals close to the shore. Apparently they also get plenty of whales visiting the area. It was fairly busy there but that is normal for a Saturday. We were told it’s much quieter on other days. Great place for tourists to bring their kids as well.

We stopped at Zuma Beach after hiking up Solstice Canyon on a very hot day. This is a lovely beach, but the surf was too crazy for us to swim. However we were able to cool off.

Zuma beach located in where Malibu, a very relax and High-quality beach city. Entry fee $8 (off-season) with plenty of spacious parking space, outdoor wash and lots of toilets. Beach wasn't crowded. The long sandy beach line allows you to stroll and enjoy the sunshine for whole day. Also, you can buy food here if you are hungry. Suitable for family or with friends.
We do like the beach and will come again soon.

祖馬海灘坐落在馬里布（Malibu）所在的地方，這是一個非常放鬆和高品質的海灘城市。 入場費$ 8（淡季），有足夠的寬敞停車位，戶外洗漱和大量洗手間。 長長的沙灘線使您可以漫步並享受一整天的陽光。 另外，如果您餓了，可以在這裡買食物。 適合家人或朋友。
我們確實喜歡這海灘，很快就會再來。

We visited Malibu on a road trip across California. We initially passed Zuma beach on a Sunday evening on our way out to eat and it was very crowded. We went to the beach the next day on Monday during the day early around 9 am and it didn't start getting crowded until around 1 pm. We left and passed by later and it was much more crowded later in the day. They have lifeguards, bathrooms, showers and you can either park on the street or in the lot for a fee. Some areas of Zuma beach have alot of surfers because there were large waves. My kids ages, 15, 12 and 5 had a great time at the beach. We went to Carbon Beach a little further down the next day and it was virtually empty. Houses back up to the beach which gives you less space on the beach once the waves come in but it's a beautiful area.

My favorite beach in Malibu, Los Angeles. You can spot dolphins, whales, sea lions, pelicans and other species. I love coming here the warm days during the winter when there are less people on the beach. The surf is great and you can even rockclimb. The long wide sandy beach streches for miles and Zuma is one of the healthiest beaches with clean water in Los Angeles County.

We frequently walk along this beautiful public beach. You can walk on sand or paved sidewalk. There is limited free parking along the highway, but lots of convenient paid parking directly adjacent to the beach. There are many life guards and it is worth checking with them before entering surf. No alcohol or dogs allowed so be advised.

Spent a day here with my family. The beach was well maintained, clean, and with dedicated lifeguards who guarded the swimmers actively with special attention to the heavy rip currents. To our satisfaction, we registered that the no admittance for animals and the smoking ban was respected, and that improved the experience. The restrooms was clean and tidy. The beach had heavy waves, and therefore not so children friendly. But I guess the surfers didn't mind. Parking is $8. Lots of parkingspace. Recommendable beach.

It was awesome a lot of fun beautiful weather cool people nice atmosphere no small guacamole or young kids making too much noise it was actually a lot of fun I will kept beach is highly recommended to everyone regardless of the age. Go to the Zuma beach it's a lot of fun :-)

We go to Zuma Beach almost every Sunday. The beach is just gorgeous and you can do a long good walk. Today was just a fabulous day,a holiday vibe as tomorrow is a federal holiday to honor Cesar Chavez. Zuma Beach was/is extra vibey today ... at 2pm the weather is 80°F.. beautiful!! Love this beach!!

During the cooler days & months- Nobody is there, you can be the only one! Things change come warmer days and the Summer months- so come Early, stop at the market close by, great sandwiches, or bring your own, If you get Lucky- We've seen the Dolphins playing/surfing in the gentle waves = Spectacular!
check the tides and use caution if you're bring children, some of the beach drops off quickly and sometimes the waves are a bit bigger, there are life guards to talk to and they'll point the way for whatever you need-

This is the beach in Malibu that is spread out, and has room for you to do whatever you want to do. There is ample parking along PCH so you do not have to pay for parking. I suggest that this is the beach you go to for views.

Great big nice beach; perfect place to stop for surf and sand but really really hot sand. Burned the living daylights out of my right foot. Really bad; had to see a doctor. So stop and have fun but if the sand feels hot. It is. Wear flip flops!

This is a quite pleasant surf beach in Malibu which we visited during the Starline Celebrity Homes Tour. It isn't of the same quality as Australian or Philippine Beaches but all the same a nice hangout place.

What amazes me is that many of these homes belong to celebrity's or the rich and have been built on public land. Many years ago apparently a few palms were greased for this to happen.

Worth visiting these beaches as you may spot a celebrity.

It is a very beautiful beach. Have been there several times!!! This is our fifth time visiting Point
Dume, too Passed by Bob Dylans house too!!!!

Just thrilled to finally take advantage of those special summer places right in my own backyard. Spent last Thursday down at zuma, beautiful clean long Beach area. Lots of boogie boarding, body surfing...BUT there were rip tides so please listen to & watch your life guards! They are willing to risk their lives for us, do them the favor of doing what is asked of you by them...you can bring coolers with food. The "snack bars" were sorely lacking in selections & are pricey. Parking is plentiful, only $8 on weekdays. And please pick up your trash when you leave...THANK YOU!!

What an enormous stretch of sand. A stunning setting with only a few people out for a walk. If you like it quiet, visit at this time of year to avoid the crowds that will build when the weather is hot.

Great beach with a parking lot if the coast highway is full. This beach is about a half mile of space, which, fills up during the summer time! During the morning, the lifeguards allow surfing. When the lifeguards hang the yellow flag with a black ball in the middle, no surfing is allowed because of safety issues. There is no shade so bring an umbrella. The winds usually pick up in the afternoon. There are a couple of food buildings but bring your own food and sodas. Smoking and alcohol are not allowed. Oh, also, leave your doggies at home.

Zuma Beach which is a drive out past Malibu proper is a nice beach area and is very popular with the surfers due to its orientation to the ocean. Nice spot for a stop

We had only one day to spend on the beach during our trip in US. We decided to go to Zuma Beach. I cannot compare it with other beach but i presume that nothing can be better. It is simply amazing. The beach was almost empty, we could use one of the tower used by the guards as base for us and it was like jumping back in an episode of Baywatch. The kids had so much fun.
Nothing to say a part...this is the California we always dream about

Beach is large enough to have a lot of visitors without seeming crowded. Very soft and clean sand. Ample parking but be prepared to hand over the $15 to park.

We had such a beautiful time visiting Malibu. The sunset was just gorgeous. We will definitely go back again to spend more time on the beach!

brilliant any time of the year. ive bodysurfed...unintentionally with a pod of three surfing dolphins. they surf ..swim back and surf again. truly a joy to watch.

Zumba Beach is very pretty with an expanse of clean sand. There is paid parking, but very little free,parking. There is 1 restaurant within walking distance of the beach. There are no stores within walking distance. Bring a picnic and drinks or be prepared to leave the beach to get them.

Prefer Santa Monica beach
Zuma is dirty and hate everything about it
Not worth the drive
Traffic was bad
Took 3 hrs from The Valley

Not sure what is so great about this beach. The water was cold and there were lots of rocks. on top of that they want to charge you $8 to park while you can park for free on the road. Definitely overrated. Beach at Santa Monica was much better although still freezing.

Surf school was great. Felt safe and very picturesque. Only spoilt by the fact that both me and my husband trod unknowingly in tar which was really hard to remove (baby oil worked in the end).
Kids had a great time!
Parking $15. (Saturday afternoon).

Hands down, the most magical, surreal spectacular beach in Malibu. I saw whales and sharks SO close to the beach!! Beautiful rock formations and cliffs. Simply MAGICAL. Don't deprive yourself of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

This is a public beach close to my house. I think it is a great beach to watch people have a great day with family and enjoy the California sun. However in the summer it is very busy so free parking on PCH fills up by 10, then the pay lot fills up by 1. Traffic is heavy as well through Malibu so GO SLOW AND ENJOY THE SCENERY. Narrow Long Beach about 1.75 long. Around the corner is sunset beach larger beach depth but smaller length higher surf but pleasant and close to Sunset restaurant which is worth having a drink or 2 at.
Overall GREAT BEACH.

Pleasant beach, pretty quiet, but not much around it in terms of places to eat/grab a drink. It's pretty much just the beach and a couple of public toilets. If you want food you'd have to drive down PCH a bit further in either direction.

Took a quick detour of the freeway as the sun was seeing and thought we would stop by.. The beach was pretty empty and amazing views..

Best beach I ever been! It's hard to find some parking place but when you find it, you 'll stay all day long...Nice and sandy beach without rocky parts, ideal for families with children. There should be more restaurants nearby but it's lovely..

Sure, Zuma can be overrun by Mommies and their little ones, or groups of teens looking to get in trouble. But, generally speaking Zuma is still a great local beach. Head to the northern most section, which then gives you an opportunity to (carefully!) cross PCH into the newly renovated shopping area. Be aware this general area (of Zuma) gets very busy on the weekends! Plan accordingly!!

The beach is a mix of rocky and nice sandy areas. Likely one of the three best beaches in Greater LA. My three favourites being Huntington Beach, Santa Monica Beach, and Zuma Beach. The sandy portion has good depth, nice clean beach sand, and is well-maintained.

Went up and down highway 1 quite a way, this was one of the best beaches, very long, good sand, plenty of parking (even spaces left by the roadside), not too busy. Saw Dolphins in the water, very clean but a bit cold, even in July !

This is a beautiful beach -even with people can feel uncrowded. Lots of street parking if you go early.

Love this beach. Really sandy and extra wide in places, loads of parking. Park along PCH if you get there early enough to avoid paying the fee as it is expensive especially on weekends. Not much here in terms of food and drink except one cafe which i don'r rate so bring you own food and drink supplies. Restrooms are a bit stinky but better than none. Lovely long beach with loads of lifeguard stations. Can get super busy especially at weekends so get there early to get a good spot.

Many of Malibu beaches requires a lot of effort to get to. This one is simple as can be. Although it has a swim and surfing line, the surfing conditions seemed very tame.

Lot of families picnicking here. Very low key.

So many other fantastic beaches in the area.

Beautiful, big, clean and lots of safe parking. Great for jogging and sun bathing with food at Spruzzo's across the street. No dogs allowed on any of the state beaches which is unfortunate but don't leave your furry one in the car please. One of my favorite beaches to visit.

Parking is $15 and Sheriffs are using the opportunity to check registration stickers to make sure they are valid. So after paying $15 to park , I was ticketed because my registration sticker wasn’t displayed.
There are plenty of bathrooms and trash bins, so that makes me a happy beach goer.

I've heard great things about Zuma beach, and although the scenery is breathtaking coming up Pacific Coast Highway from downtown LA, I must admit that it looks like most other beaches on the coast. If anything, Santa Monica is much nicer, but it's definitely a place to go visit.

Nice beach to surf, no to crowded, and we also saw some Dolphins!
Good water temperature, and good sand!
Parking place cost 8$, but it's better to park outside!

You want to go to Malibu, but what you don't know is you really want to go to Zuma. Miles of wide, gorgeous beach. Lots of lifeguards, lots of parking. Bathrooms, snack shops, showers. Zuma, baby, Zuma. Free Zuma if you're young, fun & single 😉

Our visit here on our trip was a relatively brief one but it close to our base in Agoura Hills and it was the first time that we ever had the wonder of stepping into the Pacific Ocean!

For a January day it was still lovely and pleasant and the beach was quiet which gave us plenty of space to enjoy ourselves.

A real treat, never to be forgotten!

This beach has easy access restroom, food and is large. Its a great beach for families. Still respect Malibu and our beaches please!

Zuma is a beautiful beach that is exactly what you picture when you think of southern CA beaches! It costs $15 to park, but you can just as easily park on the street for free. Maybe no “just” as easily as you have to make a small jump down just a couple feet so if you have small children and a ton of stuff it might be worth it to park. They accept credit cards.

The beach as I mention is beautiful and very well maintained. There are a ton of life guards which is nice. The waves here can get really big so it’s a great place to surf or boogie board! We saw dolphins today!!!

There is a clean bathroom (for a beach bathroom) and even a snack bar (which I’ve never used to can’t speak to it’s quality).

Zuma makes for a wonderful day to the beach!

Nice to visit a different beach but the water is always too cold (almost no one go in the water without neoprene).
the sand is very white and clean and the view is beautiful. Parking lot is 15 dollars on weekends, 8 dollars if you arrive after 9:00am and 3 dollars if you arrive before 9:00 am. Bathrooms are clean and you can shower outside to get the sand off.
Not an special or pretty beach if you saw Carribean but a "must go" place of you are visiting Malibu

Gorgeous beach! So peaceful and spacious (and clean). Easy parking - access. Good chance to see whales and dolphins. Great for family and friends!

We visited the beach with our toddler daughter. The beach is not crowded and so one can relax peacefully and have fun at same time. Our daughter has a wonderful time as she kept running and playing with sand without disturbing anyone. The sunset is really beautiful. We enjoyed a lot on beach. A great beach to visit

Easy to get parked for free & although it's a busy beach, it's so huge that everyone has plenty of room. Sand is lush and the waves were great fun! There are restaurants along the beach if you fancy a snack and then get back to the waves. There are showers and toilet facilities all along he beach too. Definitely had fun here!

I've visited this beach in the spring as well as the summer. While summertime brings out the crowds, the beach is still very inviting. With restroom facilities spaced every so often along the way it is easy to find a section to plunk down your provisions. We loved just walking up the shore towards Malibu. The beach is very clean and in the summer there are lifeguards posted throughout to warn swimmers when the undertow gets too strong for safe swimming.

Great wide open beach on the Pacific Coast Highway. Disappointed because we paid parking and thought we could find a good truck. Not the case should have parked on the highway and walked around and contato a food stop. It was pretty just a little too windy and cold to sit on the beach.

Wide open beaches for lots of fun in the sun! Great for romantic walks at sunset or making memories with the kiddos.

We come to Zuma whenever we are heading to the beach. It's family friendly, there are volleyball courts and lots of room for tents and chairs. Parking is reasonable and convenient and you can park on the highway side if you don't want to pay for it.

We are amazed how many people run here because of its Baywatch fame. We never do - check out Point Dume beach, you'll love it.

Stopped on Zuma beach on the way into Malibu and LA. The beach has a massive pay car park but also lots of space for parallel parking on the road for free. The beach had very few other people on it and the waves were big enough for surfers. You're not going to see any Malibu 'celebs' but that doesn't bother me.

I used to come here in the late 70s to play, body surf and relax. It was popular but there was always room for everyone. The beach is still good although a lot of growth has surrounded it. Kanan Road is still the best way to get here from Hwy 101 unless you are coming up from Santa Monica and Malibu on Hwy 1. Bring a picnic lunch, an umbrella, your sunscreen and just relax on the beach and in the water.

We were impressed with how large, clean, and comfortable this beach felt and looked. Lots of families on a beautiful SoCal Friday afternoon. Planned to stay a short while but ended up there until sunset. Not all bathrooms were open on Friday and no food either, but all was good for us.

We read the recommendations on this Beach before visiting Malibu and decided to visit.

It was a great spot, seems to be a busy spot during the days but there is a lot of space on the beach, toughest part may be the parking filling up if you aren't there early enough, however still not a big deal to wait for someone to leave and get a parking spot.

I would definitely recommend checking it out if you're looking for a great Beach spot with many dolphins playing close to shore in the area while we swam.

Zuma beach is a great place for long walks during the school year (not as crowded), land paddling (I'm the only one I've seen so far), and bike riding too. Its flat, a there and back will clock 3 miles, and if you want to stretch it out you can continue on a flat course to Westward Beach where many films and commercials have been shot (think statue of liberty-Planet of the Apes original).

Incredible beach. It's huge! My son and I spent hours having fun in the waves. Depending on weather/conditions, be careful. The ocean had a strong undertow the day we were there. Lots of lifeguards and rescue around the area though. Very clean surroundings. Would go back again.

When asked where to beach in Malibu, many said "Zuma is our favorite." While clean (no trash, no needles, thankfully), I was a little surprised by the coarse, brown sand of Zuma Beach, as we spread our blanket among beachgoers and watched in fascination as the Coast Guard practiced "dropping and retrieving" in the waters before us. That was cool. This beach does have a lifeguard station and a bathroom/changng clothes facility; however, the food facility was closed (Sept).

We'd just gotten to California from Denver and was dying to see the beach! We'd pulled into Zuma Beach and was told it was something silly like $14 a day. F that. We left and noticed all the cars on the side of the road, so we found a place to turn around and got free parking instead!

It was early on Saturday morning so not many people were out, the road was quiet, few surfers in the water. The sun hadn't quite come out yet do we didn't swim, just put our feet in and walked along.

From what we saw it was a very clean beach with plenty of restrooms and lifeguard towers. I imagine that it'll get busy in the height of summer!

This is a very good place to relax with family or friends. Very clean and beautiful beach nice drive. Don't park in the parking lot and pay parking but you can find parking on the side of road. Plenty of parking.

Fantastic and beautiful wide beach. Can't rate 5 since we were there in November, the beach was almost empty and water temperature was too cold to swim. We had so much fun just running near the water and enjoying the view.

Here for a triathlon otherwise would not have known to stop by and visit. Great beach, nice waves (Although a little choppy for inexperienced swimmers) great coastline and a great picturesque beach of what you would expect from a california beach

We would not have known about this without the advice of a local. There is free parking. The beach is fantastic and empty mid week. there is also a great bar/restaurant which serves really good cocktails and lunch. Not to be missed and if you are lucky you can visit a wedding.

Long sandy beach, just wanted to say well done to the people of Malibu. I walked quite a way down this beach and I did not see one single piece of rubbish. The water also looked clean and clear.

Will definitely come back.

Zuma Beach in Malibu is an awesome large sandy beach. The beach is generally not so crowded. It offers volleyball courts and bathrooms. There is a charge for parking.

Looking forward to returning to this beautiful beach with lots of (expensive) parking. We visited on a Saturday: lots of people but not too many to detract from the experience.

We took the time to drive up the cost from LA. Well worth the trip. The beach was quite. The Sunset was beautiful.
We saw seals swimming with the surfers.
Best experience on the trip.

We drove up from Santa Monica to Zuma Beach and arrived on a Saturday around 10a.m. We paid $15 to park and found a spot right away. The water was a little on the cold side, but the kids still loved playing in the water and riding their boogie boards. We got lucky and were on the south side of the beach where it wasn't too crowded. The northern side of the beach looked like it was packed! It started to get more crowded on our end as the day wore on. There were bathrooms, that started out clean... and food you could buy as well with just a 5 minute walk. We packed a cooler and had lunch on the beach. Many people had tents and umbrellas. We had a great day. The beach was clean and the lifeguards saved several people from a nasty riptide.

This is what California is all about. Long beach with views forever. Locals love the surf and unblemished nature of this spot.

After four fast pace days in Santa Monica and Venice we yearned for something a tad more chill for one of our af afternoons on the beach and Zuma had it. Its a challenge getting there and parking is sporadic at best. Crossing the 101 after you find a spot is an adventure in itself, do not bring little kids here, the traffic is fast and mere inches away, you have to be super aware and cautious getting from vehicle to sand. The beach and surf are decent with fabulous views... no wonder the stars gravitate to Malibu, its a beautiful spot!

This is a great beach. I've been going to Zumba since I was a small child and it hasn't changed much. Bathrooms are standard for all beaches up and down the California coast - stinky and cold but at least they are there and you don't have to crouch and bury or try to find a restaurant to invade.
This beach is great for kite flying and other sports where windy is not a factor but volleyball or football is a no go because it gets really windy on this beach! Always windy it seems.
Parking is plentiful for a paid amount and it's easy walking distance from the water. Easy breezy and pretty clean in the way of trash and wash up.
I recommend this beach to anyone who loves to body surf also. Fairly good waves.

So my friend and I decide to go to Zuma Beach and Zuma Beach was OK the price could go down a little and the parking can be sometimes difficult because there's so many people that goes there but the waves are big and there's a lot of surfers which I love to go surfing there.

Ever since my 20s, Zuma has been my beach of choice. One midnight at Zuma, my date and I ushered-in the New Year, Nineteen Eighty-Something. My friends and I had picnics on the sand while the real beach boys among us surfed the waves. A girlfriend and I spent a romantic evening sharing a beach blanket in the moonlight, as the waves crashed against the Zuma shoreline (that's hard to top). One morning, I serenaded a couple local girls with my acoustic guitar - and was rewarded with a nice kiss on the cheek. You never know what awaits you at Zuma Beach. Today, I can always revisit Zuma. Unfortunately, I can't revisit the 1980s.

It's hard to beat Zuma Beach. The sands are gorgeous, the beach is clean. This is a pretty popular beach, but the liveliness makes it fun. If you walk far enough out from the main areas, you can find some quieter spots. Great for watching dolphins - this last time we saw a few seals. Must make the drive here if you're in SoCal.

Ample parking for $8. Parking is close to the water so you don't have to walk too far. Volleyball nets are easily accessible.

We went to Zuma Beach toward sunset and got some beautiful pictures. The girls were so excited to see the home on the beach were some of Hanna Montana was filmed. Nice sand to walk the beach and some in wet suits braved the water to body surf, etc.- fun to watch!

This is a great family beach! Lots of sand space, great for kids to boogie board or to waTch novice surfers.

When 88% rate it excellet or very good you know it's worth a visit. The beach is very long with sand stretching for miles we were there mid week I can imagine it would attract a lot of people at the weekends.

Thanksgiving week is a good time for reflection and appreciation especially while sitting on Zuma Beach. The waves and birds moved while we sat watching and listening. Ideal way to find peace.
Parking is close to the beach.

Great sandy beach to walk, sunbathe, surf and chili out. You can park near the beach, free if you have blue badge. Very clean, Life guards around too.

Love this beach, bathroom and showers were close by, the view of the mountains everywhere was stunning. It was a great place to relax and people watch. Lifeguards on duty at all times. I did not see a concession stand so make sure to bring food and drinks.