Malibu Lagoon State Beach

Malibu Lagoon, view toward PCH bridge & Adamson House on the right -- MalibuLagoon/3-13-10-112

Malibu Lagoon, PCH bridge in the distance, Adamson House on the right, 3/13/10

Malibu Lagoon is at the mouth of Malibu Creek on Malibu Lagoon State Beach (formerly Surfrider Beach, the famous 60's surf spot). For a little Malibu history stop by the adjacent Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum. Also see the official California State Parks trail page for historical facts. Nature trails, wetlands, beach, the historic Malibu pier, beautiful foothill views, California native plants and a variety of birds are found at Malibu Lagoon.

The beach trail is an easy walk for about 1 mile. You will find a trail map on the California State Parks Malibu page. If you are looking for more challenge hike up the beach a couple of miles to Solstice/Corral Beach and then take the canyon trails at either Corral Canyon or Solstice Canyon.

Of course these are wildlands with all the usual dangers, described on the safety page. Click any picture below to enlarge.

Malibu Lagoon nature trail -- MalibuLagoon/3-13-10-051

View up the beach, private property in the distance

Malibu Lagoon Nature Trail -- MalibuLagoon/3-13-10-057

One of several wooden pedestrian bridges crossing the wetlands, notice the sign, no dogs.

Lagoon view from the beach, the bridge is PCH. 2/20/11

Looking at these pics it's hard to believe this was once a dumpsite for unwanted fill materials, and on the fill, two baseball fields. Apparently there is still room for improvement, a restoration is scheduled to begin summer 2011, which is criticized by some. The pics on this page are the "before". See my "virtual tour" before restoration photo album on the caopenspace Facebook Page.

View of Malibu wetlands and beach -- MalibuLagoon/3-13-10-072.jpg

View toward the ocean

Malibu Lagoon State Beach fee sign -- MalibuLagoon/3-13-10-050

Fee sign on 3/13/10. Notice the California State Parks Day Use Pass is good here.