Nicholas Canyon County Beach
A quiet county beach below the bluffs west of Zuma, known for its surf break.
Know before you go
- Parking
151 spaces in upper and lower lots.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
County lot, winter weekday rates: $3 (6 to 8 a.m.), $6 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), $3 after 4 p.m.; weekends $8 (6 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Summer weekdays $8 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), weekends $10 all day. Rates change by season and time of day; holiday rates are higher.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Pay & Display stations take Visa/Mastercard ($2 minimum) or exact cash in $1 and $5 bills. Disabled placard holders park free on non-holiday weekdays.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
Stairs from the lots down to the beach. No public transit.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
County beach lots close 6:30 p.m. (Nov to Mar) or 8:30 p.m. (Apr to Oct). No loitering on the beach midnight to 6 a.m.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs or other animals on LA County beaches (service animals excepted by law).
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Beach lifeguards during daylight hours.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
No alcohol, smoking, glass, fires or barbecues, fireworks, tents or overnight camping, or amplified music. Permits needed for groups over 50.
Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
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.