BeachHidden gem

El Matador State Beach

Malibu, California

Sea stacks and arches reached by a short cliff stair.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
75 min

A cove with big rock arches and sea caves, reached down a steep staircase from a small clifftop car park. It is one of the best sunset beaches in the area.

Good to know

  • Go at low tide to walk between the arches
  • The small lot fills early, park on PCH if needed
Best time
Sunset, low tide
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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