• Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • At Home
  • Local Love
    • Cleveland Ohio Guides >
      • Ohio City Guide
      • Tremont Guide
      • Detroit-Shoreway Guide
    • Cleveland Script Signs
    • Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  • Wanderlust
    • Arizona
    • California
    • Louisiana
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Washington
  • National Parks
    • Olympic
    • Grand Canyon
    • Cuyahoga Valley
    • Joshua Tree
    • Muir Woods National Monument
    • Point Reyes National Seashore
    • Jean Lafitte National Historic Park

Local Love & Wanderlust

All Things Cleveland Ohio & Travel

  • At Home
  • Local Love
    • Cleveland Ohio Guides >
      • Ohio City Guide
      • Tremont Guide
      • Detroit-Shoreway Guide
    • Cleveland Script Signs
    • Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  • Wanderlust
    • Arizona
    • California
    • Louisiana
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Washington
  • National Parks
    • Olympic
    • Grand Canyon
    • Cuyahoga Valley
    • Joshua Tree
    • Muir Woods National Monument
    • Point Reyes National Seashore
    • Jean Lafitte National Historic Park

Wanderlust · September 7, 2018

A Day at Point Dume State Beach

Hidden Malibu Pirate's Cove, Malibu California | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog
Secluded Pirate’s Cove in Malibu, California

Point Dume State Beach

Having been to California often to visit friends and family, I decided we should start making an effort to visit different beaches on each visit to add something new to our trips out west. One particular trip we decided to spend a day at Point Dume State Beach in Malibu, California.

Point Dume State Beach is located north of Los Angeles and depending on where you come from and what day it is, your commute to the beach from Los Angeles could range from an hour to two hours… you know how traffic is.

Point Dume is a huge stretch of white, sandy beach bookended by Point Dume’s bluffs to the south and Westward Beach to the north. The trip to Point Dume State Beach takes you through some winding residential areas where you’ll potentially have zero percent phone service so make sure you know where you’re going or download a map for offline use prior to your drive. The beach has a huge parking lot a short distance from the ocean.

Wires from rock climbers along the way
Femail in striped flip flops on rocky surface in Point Dume, Malubu | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog
Not the best choice of footwear

There’s a hidden beach called Pirate’s Cove

One of the biggest reasons we wanted to spend the day at Point Dume State Beach was to explore the hidden beach they call Pirate’s Cove.  To access, we climbed the worn path several others took over the rocks. We passed several people rock climbing along the way. The path was rocky but worn so you knew where to step but wearing cheap flip flops wasn’t the best idea.

If you’re lucky, the beach is secluded but it’s always beautiful. We had an off and on again foggy day but the weather was perfect.

Waves crashing on rocks at Pirate's Cove, Malibu California | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog

LIKE ROCKY CALIFORNIA COASTS? CHECK OUT MY POST ON OUR DRIVE DOWN THE BIG SUR COASTLINE –
CLICK HERE TO VISIT

Up close shot of tropical plant leaves | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog
Up close shot of rocks | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog

Rocky bluff at Pirate's Cove, Malibu California | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog

What to know before you go

For the most up to date information check the park’s website before visiting. (view page)

-Hours are sunrise to sunset

-There’s a large pay parking lot at the edge of the beach

-Dogs are strictly prohibited

-Stay on existing trails and fenced in areas to prevent any additional erosion

Please be cautious of lifeform from tidepools, to plants, to rocks. All are protected here and you should not remove or damage it.


The long, sandy beach of Point Dume, Malibu California | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog

Have you been to Point Dume before or plan on going? Let me know in the comments!

In: Wanderlust · Tagged: Beach, California, Pacific Ocean, Pirates Cove, Point Dume, West Coast

You’ll Also Love

The Lone Cypress on the 17-Mile Drive Monterey, CaliforniaWhere to Stop Along the 17-Mile Drive in Monterey, California
A red Golden Gate Bridge spanning across the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, California | Local Love and WanderlustSan Francisco to Big Sur 5-Day Itinerary
Waterfall into the Pacific Ocean at McWay Falls, Big Sur California | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust BlogA Quick Trip To Big Sur, California

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Next Post >

The Most Instagrammable Murals in Ohio City

Hey there, I'm Jen! Photographer and blogger behind Local Love and Wanderlust, a place where I share all things Cleveland, Ohio, travel, and lifestyle.

Categories

  • At Home
  • Day Trips
  • Hotels
  • Itineraries
  • Local Love
  • National Parks
  • Photography
  • Restaurants
  • Staycation
  • Wanderlust

Reader Favorites

  • The Lone Cypress on the 17-Mile Drive Monterey, California Where to Stop Along the 17-Mile Drive in Monterey, California
  • Waterfall into the Pacific Ocean at McWay Falls, Big Sur California | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog A Quick Trip To Big Sur, California
  • Palm Trees lining a desert oasis in Palm Springs Andreas Canyon, an easy desert hike in Palm Springs, California

Favorite Travel Items

Search the site:

Archives

Reader Favorites

  • A November Day in Joshua Tree National Park
  • The Lone Cypress on the 17-Mile Drive Monterey, California Where to Stop Along the 17-Mile Drive in Monterey, California
  • Palm Trees lining a desert oasis in Palm Springs Andreas Canyon, an easy desert hike in Palm Springs, California
  • Waterfall into the Pacific Ocean at McWay Falls, Big Sur California | as seen on the Local Love and Wanderlust Blog A Quick Trip To Big Sur, California

instagram

Follow @localloveandwanderlust

Love the patterns on the surface of Lake Erie. Too Love the patterns on the surface of Lake Erie. Took a short road trip east of Downtown Cleveland this weekend to see what the Lake Erie Bluffs were all about. A little snowy so we didn’t go down to the beach access, however we did climb the towers for a full view of Lake Erie. Serene and beautiful with little to no wind making the chill bearable and the Lake super calm.
.
.
.
.
.
#lakeerielove #lakeerie #lakeeriebluffs #northcoast #ohio #locallove #greatlakes #ohioexplored #hellofrom #stayandwander #lakemetroparks #naturalohio #clevelandblogger #optoutside #landscape_lover #naturelover #water #exploremore
Happy New Year & new blog post (link in bio) Have Happy New Year & new blog post (link in bio) Have you been to @theschofieldhotel before? We finally booked a staycation for New Years Eve to hang out and get room service, ya know just a change of scenery from being home all the time. Have you stayed at The Schofield before? What was your favorite part? I’m torn between the spa like shower, the amazing views, and the stylish hotel decor (oh, and the restaurant @eatatbetts!) Check out the new post for more!
.
.
.
.
.
#theschofieldhotel #theschofield #thisiscle #downtowncleveland #historicbuildings #hotelove #staycation #newyearseve #clevelandvibes #stayandwander #lonelyplanet #hellofrom #travelblogger #architecture #clevelandphotographer #fujix100v
One of Cleveland, Ohio’s cutest hotels I’ve ye One of Cleveland, Ohio’s cutest hotels I’ve yet to stay at but hope to some day (even if I live 5 mins away) recently opened a new restaurant @eatatbetts! They have these cute little tents for those who don’t want to dine indoors yet. These heated spaces were perfect for a lovey brunch this morning, and the food was really good! Looking forward to coming back to try dinner some day. If you’re in town or a local this is great place for a night (or day) out! 
.
.
.
.
.
#eatatbetts #theschofieldhotel #thisiscle #clevelandohio #downtowncle #clevelandvibes #theland #dtcle #hotellove #hotelrestaurant #lonelyplanet #travelblogger #clevelandphotographer #ohiophotographer #locallove #foodphotography #ohioexplored #northcoast #visitmeincle #hellofrom #stayandwander #cle #clevelandeats #ohioigers
Love the window seat? Me, too! My latest post shar Love the window seat? Me, too! My latest post shares 23 of my favorite shots taken from the window seat. Check it out, link in bio!
.
.
.
.
.
#windowseat #windowseatphotography #travel #flying #imissflying #canon #iphone #optoutside #exploremore #wheretonext #traveltheworld #lonelyplanet #windowseatforever #winglet #travelblogger #girlslovetravel #glt35 #igtravel #abmtravelbug #photographylovers #landscapes #aerialphotography
Happy Sunday, just daydreaming about the ocean and Happy Sunday, just daydreaming about the ocean and having a lazy weekend. Hope you’re all hanging in there! 
.
.
.
.
.
#malibu #elmatadorstatebeach #california #pacificocean #travelblogger #hellofrom #stayandwander #abmtravelbug #igtravel #optoutside #exploremore #wanderlust
  • About
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Service + Disclosures
  • Contact

Copyright © 2021 Local Love & Wanderlust · Theme by 17th Avenue