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Carbon Beach

A long, home-lined beach east of Malibu Pier, reached only through public accessways. Check which accessways are open before you go.

Directions Official page

Know before you go

Parking

Parking on the street.

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Fees

No fee listed.

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Paying

Unknown – check locally

Getting down

Public accessways (MRCA, Sep 2026). Open: Carbon Beach West "Via Jamee" (22500 PCH) and Malibu Pier. Closed until further notice: Carbon Beach East "Via Linda" (22126 PCH) and Carbon–La Costa.

Verified · Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority · checked Oct 3, 2026

Homes line this beach. Use the posted public accessways and follow on-site signs.

Tide & surf

Unknown – check locally

Hours

Unknown – check locally

Dogs

Unknown – check locally

Restrooms

No

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Showers

No

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Accessibility

Disabled access listed.

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Lifeguards

No lifeguard service listed.

Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission

Rules

Unknown – check locally

Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.

Tides & daylight · next 3 days

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Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.