Point Dume

Tourist attraction · Malibu

Point Dume

Tourist attraction · Malibu

Cliffside Dr &, Birdview Ave, Malibu, CA 90265

Highlights

Coastal promontory with cliffs, hiking, surfing, and whale watching

Cliffside Dr &, Birdview Ave, Malibu, CA 90265 Get directions

parks.ca.gov

@cntraveler

10 Trips in the United States Everyone Should Add to Their Bucket List

"Experience the rugged cliff formations and stunning ocean views at Point Dume, known for surfing, scuba diving, and whale watching."

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@travelleisure

Malibu, California Travel Guide

"A scenic coastal trail and beach destination at Point Dume favored for its dramatic cliffs, secluded beach coves and easy access to coastal viewpoints, making it a popular spot for both hikes and beachgoing." - Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe is a Los Angeles-based writer with an obsession with good eats and interesting stories. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Ventura Blvd, and L.A. Parent, writing about food, family travel, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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@goop

"Rockier than other local beaches and fortified by picturesque cliffs, Point Dume is ideal for exploring, not just laying out. There’s a hiking trail for taking in the scenery, plus it goes up the bluffs to an overlook spot at the very top of Point Dume for panoramic views of the Santa Monica Bay and a good chunk of the Malibu coast. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of the migrating grey whales in winter. There's also plenty of swimming, scuba diving, and surfing here if watersports are your thing. "

The Malibu Guide

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"Known for bottlenose dolphin sightings and grey whales."

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Yan Zheng

Google

We arrived at Point Dume parking lot at 7:30 pm, plenty of parking spaces available, paid $3 at the prepaid ticket paying station. There were a lot of photo shootings right at the cliffs, the sunset was beautiful and unforgettable, we even saw some whales passing by. It took us about 10 minutes easy hike to get on top of the cliff. WOW! The panorama of the pacific ocean and the sunset was the best I have ever seen, come experience it yourself!

John Pobursky

Google

A go to place for a unique and pleasant walk in one of Southern California's treasures. The parking sucks, very limited, and there are time restrictions, but you can get lucky much of the time. The loop trail is very scenic but not too strenuous, and you can take in the whole sight seeing experience within the time constraints of the parking limits. I highly recommend...

Jamie Occhionero

Google

What a great experience.I went there thinking small it ended up being big. I got some great pictures of the surfers.Be prepared to walk down and up a lot of stairs. After that I took the little hike.And got to see a bunch of seals. That was a surprise. Then Just on the other side was a public beach. It was really nice.I was able to sit on the cliff and just people watch for a little.

Scott Burbank

Google

I visited this area many years ago and although a lot has changed in Malibu, I love this park. The park is very well preserved and maintained and the views are stunning. The only issue is the parking is very limited and I am not sure how well others follow the two hour parking time limit but since there were two of us we were able to takes turns and not use the on-site parking. I highly recommend and recommend going early to beat the crowd😁

A R

Google

This is a very short but beautiful hike. The hardest part is actually getting a parking spot. The hike takes no longer than a half hour out and back. The views at the top of Point Dume and along the trail are outstanding!

Adam Perez

Google

Amazing idea for a date or trip with the family! Definitely enjoyed my trip with my girlfriend, enjoyed it overall and had a great time especially if you wonder just a little behind the security wires going right from the overlook you come across a trail although make sure to watch your step. But you are rewarded with a nice view of the ocean!! Although parking is very poor.. I would recommend parking in the street, as people who end up parking on handicap or just on the curb illegally may face a ticket, the volunteer sheriffs patrol. I got there on Monday around 3pm left around 5pm and swung back and saw the sheriff taking pictures of plates of illegally parked vehicles at 5:30ish pm. Although I would recommend parking wherever you can find a parking, but take that at your own risk!

sabhrant

Google

Parking near Point Dume is limited—only about 12–14 cars can fit. Since I was set on finding free parking, I ended up a 10-minute walk away. Security is strict, with police regularly checking for parking violations. Some of my friends have even received tickets here, so it’s best to be cautious. The view is stunning—you can see all of Zuma Beach and much of the hills surrounding Big Dume Beach. It can get quite windy at the top of the hill, but it’s the perfect spot to sit, relax, and soak in the scenery for hours (I could sit the whole day).

Valerie Weninger

Google

One of my favorite parts of Malibu. I sat at the top of one of the cliffs for an hour or so and saw a sea lion calling and sunbathing on a rock, two dolphins, and what looked to be orcas jumping off in the distance. Beautiful views, I highly suggest coming. Not really safe for young children though, because parts are just straight down without fencing or anything. For parking, you probably won't find space at the top, but just go to westward beach, its just $8 at modern parking when I went, then head south to the end of the beach and you can hike point dume from the bottom, which I highly suggest.