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
Point Dume is on day 9
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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.