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Point Dume
About
Point Dume is a headland at the west end of Malibu, protected as a state preserve, with a short trail to the clifftop. From the top you see Zuma Beach and all of Santa Monica Bay, and gray whales are often spotted migrating in winter and spring. Pirates Cove and Westward Beach below are lovely too; Westward Beach Road and its lot are closed due to coastal erosion, so check before you go.
Jasmine says
⚠ Westward Beach Road and its lot have been closed since August 2026 due to coastal erosion, with no reopening date; you can still walk to the beach. A short trail that hands you the whole Pacific.
Jasmine’s notes
- MalibuFrom the headland you can see the whole bay. In August 2026 the waves undercut Westward Beach Road, and the beach parking lot has been closed since; the headland trail above Cliffside Dr is still open, with 2-hour parking.
- Address
- Point Dume, Malibu, CA
- Best time
- Golden hour
Where I wrote about it
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