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The Malibu Lagoon is where Malibu Creek meets the Pacific Ocean. Malibu's Surfrider Beach has a long standing as a premier surfing beach.
On the east side of Malibu Creek Bridge, the famous Malibu Pier allows for excellent saltwater fishing. On the west side of Malibu Creek Bridge, visitors will find picnic tables and a nature area, excellent for bird watching and the study of a unique eco-system, a Southern California saltwater marsh.
The Adamson House, a National Historic Site located in Malibu Lagoon State Beach, is a showplace of Malibu historical artifacts. Completed in 1929 by the Frederick Hastings Rindge's daughter, Rhoda Adamson, the Spanish-Moor revival residence features tile from the renowned Malibu Potteries and sits on a spectacular overlook of the Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach.
The adjacent Malibu Lagoon Museum allows visitors to walk through the history of the area from the days of the California Indian "Chumash" tribe, to the gentlemen ranchers, and finally to the birth of the surfing era. Museum docents give delightful tours filled with local legends and anecdotes.
Guided tours of the wetlands and other natural elements such as grunion, the monarch butterfly, tidepools, and the gray whale are scheduled seasonally. The Malibu Lagoon beach features wetlands, flower gardens and a sandy beach.
Getting There
From Santa Monica, follow the Pacific Coast Highway 13 miles west. From the 101 Freeway, exit at Las Virgenes Road, proceed 10-miles west through Malibu Canyon, turn left at Pacific Coast Highway, travel 1.5-miles east. Entrance for parking and the nature area is at Cross Creek Road. Walk east across the bridge and follow the dirt lane at to the Adamson House.
The State Beach parking lot is located on the west side of the Malibu Creek Bridge. A county parking lot is located directly in front of the Adamson House.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
From Santa Monica, follow the Pacific Coast Highway 13 miles west. From the 101 Freeway, exit at Las Virgenes Road, proceed 10-miles west through Malibu Canyon, turn left at Pacific Coast Highway, travel 1.5-miles east. Entrance for parking and the nature area is at Cross Creek Road. Walk east across the bridge and follow the dirt lane at to the Adamson House.
The State Beach parking lot is located on the west side of the Malibu Creek Bridge. A county parking lot is located directly in front of the Adamson House.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
Operating Hours & Contact
The grounds are open seven days a week from 8am to sunset.
General Information: 818-880-0363
Adamson House Individual & Group Tours: 310-456-8432
Malibu Pier: 310-456-8031
Nature & Cultural History Tours: 310-456-8432
The grounds are open seven days a week from 8am to sunset.
General Information: 818-880-0363
Adamson House Individual & Group Tours: 310-456-8432
Malibu Pier: 310-456-8031
Nature & Cultural History Tours: 310-456-8432
Malibu Pier Attractions
Deep Sea Fishing: Sport fishing boat trips depart from the Malibu Pier twice a day. A short boat ride from the pier takes visitors to some of the best fishing grounds for sea bass, halibut and rockfish. You can also enjoy a leisurely day fishing off the Malibu Pier itself. Learn More about Malibu Pier Sportfishing
Ruby's Shake Shack: Old fashioned shakes, burgers and fries. Ruby's Shake Shack, an oceanside café, is located in one of the historic 1940s buildings at the ocean end of the Pier. The Shake Shack is part of the Ruby's chain, a restaurant chain with a lot of Southern California history.
Malibu Pier Club and the Beachcomber Café: The Malibu Pier Club is a classic seaside bar providing casual dining and a tiki bar "Tonga Lei Room." The Beachcomber Cafe is a 1940s style American dinner house that offers a vintage Malibu dining atmosphere, menus filled with eclectic coastal dishes and fantastic views of the surf.
Malibu Beach Supply Co: Check out the new gift shop at the ocean end of Malibu Pier. It's a well stocked with a plethora of Malibu branded merchandise, sundries and souvenirs. Malibu Outfitters the perfect place to get that special keepsake from your Malibu adventure. Aside from clothing, you can pick up fishing equipment and even make reservations for Sport Fishing and Whale Watching excursions. For more information call 310-456-8031.
Coastal Harbor Tours: Malibu's more than 29 miles of glamorous coastline offers the perfect backdrop for a boat tour with family and friends.
Beach Equipment Rentals: "Zuma Jay's" is planning to open store at the Malibu Pier, renting surfboards, boogie boards, kayaks and other beach equipment.
Surf Museum: Plans are underway for a museum to display vintage surf memorabilia. The history of the surf culture in Malibu will be portrayed in artful exhibits. All within a view of Surfrider Beach.
Deep Sea Fishing: Sport fishing boat trips depart from the Malibu Pier twice a day. A short boat ride from the pier takes visitors to some of the best fishing grounds for sea bass, halibut and rockfish. You can also enjoy a leisurely day fishing off the Malibu Pier itself. Learn More about Malibu Pier Sportfishing
Ruby's Shake Shack: Old fashioned shakes, burgers and fries. Ruby's Shake Shack, an oceanside café, is located in one of the historic 1940s buildings at the ocean end of the Pier. The Shake Shack is part of the Ruby's chain, a restaurant chain with a lot of Southern California history.
Malibu Pier Club and the Beachcomber Café: The Malibu Pier Club is a classic seaside bar providing casual dining and a tiki bar "Tonga Lei Room." The Beachcomber Cafe is a 1940s style American dinner house that offers a vintage Malibu dining atmosphere, menus filled with eclectic coastal dishes and fantastic views of the surf.
Malibu Beach Supply Co: Check out the new gift shop at the ocean end of Malibu Pier. It's a well stocked with a plethora of Malibu branded merchandise, sundries and souvenirs. Malibu Outfitters the perfect place to get that special keepsake from your Malibu adventure. Aside from clothing, you can pick up fishing equipment and even make reservations for Sport Fishing and Whale Watching excursions. For more information call 310-456-8031.
Coastal Harbor Tours: Malibu's more than 29 miles of glamorous coastline offers the perfect backdrop for a boat tour with family and friends.
Beach Equipment Rentals: "Zuma Jay's" is planning to open store at the Malibu Pier, renting surfboards, boogie boards, kayaks and other beach equipment.
Surf Museum: Plans are underway for a museum to display vintage surf memorabilia. The history of the surf culture in Malibu will be portrayed in artful exhibits. All within a view of Surfrider Beach.
Accessible Features
Vehicles are not allowed on the grounds unless the license plate displays the disabled emblem.
Trails
Malibu Lagoon Loop Trail is a popular 0.10-mile trail crossing the lagoon by way of wooden bridges to the beach. For loop return, follow the fire road. Trail and fire road conditions are most passable in dry season. A second mostly level and generally accessible trail branches off to an area to observe birds. The trailhead, usable portable restroom and generally accessible parking are near park entry station.
Exhibits/Programs
Adamson House. Museum access by way of the courtyard may require assistance on unpaved paths. House tour permits first floor access with on-request video available for view of upper level. Good views of beach, pier, ocean and outstanding flower gardens. Restroom: Assistance may be required on fairly steeply sloped ramps to restrooms. Door openings are a bit narrow, but restroom facilities are generally accessible.
Vehicles are not allowed on the grounds unless the license plate displays the disabled emblem.
Trails
Malibu Lagoon Loop Trail is a popular 0.10-mile trail crossing the lagoon by way of wooden bridges to the beach. For loop return, follow the fire road. Trail and fire road conditions are most passable in dry season. A second mostly level and generally accessible trail branches off to an area to observe birds. The trailhead, usable portable restroom and generally accessible parking are near park entry station.
Exhibits/Programs
Adamson House. Museum access by way of the courtyard may require assistance on unpaved paths. House tour permits first floor access with on-request video available for view of upper level. Good views of beach, pier, ocean and outstanding flower gardens. Restroom: Assistance may be required on fairly steeply sloped ramps to restrooms. Door openings are a bit narrow, but restroom facilities are generally accessible.
Trails
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Difficulty
Distance
The Malibu Lagoon State Beach
A walk along the coast of Malibu Lagoon State Beach, including Malibu Pier and the historic Adamson House.
A walk along the coast of Malibu Lagoon State Beach, including Malibu Pier and the historic Adamson House.
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2.0 mi/
3.2 km
3.2 km
Guides
A walk along the coast of Malibu Lagoon State Beach, including Malibu Pier and the historic Adamson House.
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