Photo of Big Dume Beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Big Dume Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Big Dume Beach with long straight shore

6.6

Good

Big Dume Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Big Dume Beach?

There are 47 places to stay in the Big Dume Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Big Dume Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1919336&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel June Malibu</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8867671&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bluewater by AvantStay</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4794526&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Rylee</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8867688&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sebastian by AvantStay</a></li></ul>

Malibu, United States

#362 out of 385 in California

6.6

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Light sand & pebble Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Malibu Riviera • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Mexican Restaurant Sabor A Malibu food Truck

8 - Very good 5.6km

Restaurant Starbucks

7.8 - Very good 9.7km

Restaurant Ollo

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Restaurant Subway

8.2 - Very good 9.9km

Hiking Area Zuma Canyon Trailhead

3km

Park Garden Visions Inc

4.7km

Park Solstice Canyon

5km

Park Trancas Canyon Park

5.5km

Park Lechuza Beach Access (at East Sea Level Dr.)

6.4km

Park Lechuza Beach Access (at West Sea Level Drive)

7.1km

Park Sunset Point

8.1km

Park La Piedra Beach

8.6km

Park Malibu Bluffs Park

8.9km

Grocery Store Trancas Country Market

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Point Dume

220m

Tourist Attraction Escondido Falls

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Dan Blocker Beach Malibu

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Corral Canyon Park

9.2 - Excellent 6.9km

Tourist Attraction Frederick R. Weisman Museum

9 - Excellent 8.7km

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About

Big Dume Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 362th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 562.4 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Malibu Riviera settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Big Dume Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Paradise Cove Beach, which has a rating of 8.

Big Dume Beach (California) is located outside the Malibu Riviera settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Malibu Riviera • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Mexican Restaurant Sabor A Malibu food Truck

8 - Very good 5.6km

Restaurant Starbucks

7.8 - Very good 9.7km

Restaurant Ollo

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Restaurant Subway

8.2 - Very good 9.9km

Hiking Area Zuma Canyon Trailhead

3km

Park Garden Visions Inc

4.7km

Park Solstice Canyon

5km

Park Trancas Canyon Park

5.5km

Park Lechuza Beach Access (at East Sea Level Dr.)

6.4km

Park Lechuza Beach Access (at West Sea Level Drive)

7.1km

Park Sunset Point

8.1km

Park La Piedra Beach

8.6km

Park Malibu Bluffs Park

8.9km

Grocery Store Trancas Country Market

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Point Dume

220m

Tourist Attraction Escondido Falls

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Dan Blocker Beach Malibu

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Corral Canyon Park

9.2 - Excellent 6.9km

Tourist Attraction Frederick R. Weisman Museum

9 - Excellent 8.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

440m from the beach

Pt Dume Bungalow II

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 1.1km from center

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450m from the beach

7 Good

Pt Dume Bungalow I

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 1.1km from center

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1.9km from the beach

6.8 Good

Hotel June Malibu

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 1km from center

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1.9km from the beach

Bluewater by AvantStay

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 1km from center

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5.4km from the beach

Villa Rylee

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 5.1km from center

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5.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Modern Malibu Beauty

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 5km from center

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6.7km from the beach

Contemporary Oceanfront Getaway

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 5.9km from center

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6.7km from the beach

Broad Beach

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 6km from center

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7km from the beach

Sebastian by AvantStay

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 6.3km from center

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8.6km from the beach

8 Very good

Sea Star by AvantStay

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 7.9km from center

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9.2km from the beach

Cliffridge by AvantStay

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 8.5km from center

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9.9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

PCH 6 (Bluff)

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Malibu Riviera • 9.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.4km 19 min walk

Point Dume Beach Point Dume Beach

7.9 Very good

2.4km

Paradise Cove Beach Paradise Cove Beach

8 Very good

3.2km

Zuma Beach Zuma Beach

7.6 Very good

4.1km

Escondido Beach Escondido Beach

7.6 Very good

5.7km

Latigo Beach Latigo Beach

6.9 Good

6.6km

Lechuza Beach Lechuza Beach

7.1 Good

7.2km

Corral State Beach Corral State Beach

7.4 Good

7.5km

El Matador Beach El Matador Beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Malibu Riviera • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 562.4km

Transport

Airport

JWC • 27.1km

Bus Station

Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Hwy • 4.8km

Train Station

Northridge Station • 34.7km

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Travelers reviews

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6.6 Good

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6.6 Good

Lianhua

8 Very good

The beach appears stunning, though the parking situation is less than ideal. Despite a limited number of spots available near the Point Dune Natural Preserve, they were all occupied upon arrival, leading to a considerable wait. However, a friend ventured towards the water and discovered a set of stairs leading down to the beach.

March 2023

Nexa Z2k

10 Exceptional

I find this beach to be exceptional compared to its neighboring beaches such as Zuma and Paradise Cove. It boasts a lovely cove that is secluded, crystal clear waters, and stunning cliffs that are reminiscent of the picturesque views of Big Sur. Unfortunately, the main staircase is currently under construction, but one can still access the beach by following the sandy trails along the cliff to the right, leading to a metal staircase and a slope with a climbing rope down to the sand. Let's hope the main staircase is restored soon!

March 2023

Ron T.

10 Exceptional

The beach is very secluded and peaceful, situated beneath the vast Malibu Estates. Although it may be a bit difficult to reach, the effort is definitely worth it.

March 2023

Jin-Ho Kim.

8 Very good

I'm not quite sure how to access the beach, but the cliffs along the shoreline are amazing!

March 2023

Ruan-Yi Liu

8 Very good

The beach looks stunning when viewed from Point Dume's side, with a picturesque cliff running along its coast. However, accessing the beach remains a challenge as I have yet to discover a feasible way to descend. Nevertheless, I can only imagine the breathtaking view from down there. Parking seems to be the primary concern for visitors.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Big Dume Beach?

Big Dume Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Big Dume Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Big Dume Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Big Dume Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Big Dume Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Big Dume Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Big Dume Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Big Dume Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Big Dume Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Big Dume Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Big Dume Beach?

There are 47 places to stay in the Big Dume Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Big Dume Beach include:

Hotel June Malibu

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Big Dume Beach from parking?

The Big Dume Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Big Dume Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Big Dume Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Point Dume located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Big Dume Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Big Dume Beach is September. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 17°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Big Dume Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Big Dume Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.