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Point Dume
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Point Dume has over one mile of ocean frontage with 34 acres of sand. It is surrounded by headlands, cliffs, rocky coves, and vast beach access.
Amenities include restrooms, showers, restaurants, 373 parking spaces, and a hiking trail. Popular activities include swimming, diving, surfing, and scuba diving. The hiking trail leads to an ancient coastal bluff sand dune.
On a clear day visitors can enjoy an incredible view encompassing the entire Santa Monica Bay and distant Catalina Island.
A stairway from the east side of the bluff-top gives access to a more isolated beach with fine tide-pooling opportunities. Point Dume, just like Zuma is also a great place to watch grey whales during their December-March migration.
amenities
BBQ Grills
Beach Access
Metered Parking
Picnic
Restrooms
Showers
Snack Shack
Gear Rental
activities
Scuba
Snorkeling
Surfing
Swimming
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Camping
No Dogs
No Drones
No Fire Pits
No Smoking
hazards
Jellyfish
Rip Currents
Sharks
Stingrays
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.