Point Dume
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Point Dume

Photo: OMCV · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

The site includes short hiking trails along the headland and access to Point Dume State Beach below. Visitors look for whales during migration seasons and explore tide pools at low tide. The area also serves as a filming location for movies and television shows.

On day 9 of San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Entry is free. Parking fees apply at the state beach lot.
Time needed
1-2 hours
Best time
Late afternoon for sunset views
Getting there
Drive to the Point Dume State Beach lot off Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu

Itineraries with Point Dume

Day 9 of San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in 14 Days

Malibu

How Point Dume fits into a day.
  1. 10:00El Matador State BeachLos Angeles
  2. 13:00Malibu PierLos Angeles
  3. 17:00Point DumeLos Angeles
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Point Dume questions

Can you hike at Point Dume?

Yes. Short trails lead to the bluff summit and along the cliffs.

Is Point Dume good for whale watching?

Yes. Gray whales are visible from the bluff during winter migration.

Does Point Dume have parking?

Yes. A paid lot serves the state beach and trailhead.

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