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Located in the city of Malibu, Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is the most western of the three points at Carbon Beach. Carbon Beach is a one-and-a-half-mile-long south-facing beach situated between Malibu Pier on Surfrider Beach and Carbon Canyon Road. Carbon Beach has been nicknamed Billionaires’ Beach due to the many ultra-wealthy homeowners and incredibly expensive homes owned by celebrities and CEOs there – in 2019, one home sold for $110 million. Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access point was opened in the 1980s and was named after one of the main characters in the famous comic strip Doonesbury. The access is situated west of Carbon Beach - West Access and Carbon Beach - East Access, and east of Malibu Pier. Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access offers a few activities including swimming, paddle boarding, and beach walking. If you are looking for additional activities, you can drive three-minutes west to Malibu Lagoon, which is an excellent spot for birdwatching and hiking.
If you are looking for attractions near Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access, there are many within a 15-minute drive. The iconic Malibu Pier is a fun tourist attraction site that’s famous for its dual white towers, rough-hewn planks, two restaurants, five stores, and an observation deck where you can fish and look for dolphins. In addition, there are two museums on the nearby Surfrider Beach – the Malibu Lagoon Museum showcases history from the days of the California Indian "Chumash" tribe, gentlemen ranchers, and the birth of the surfing era – and the Adamson House Museum, which is also known as the “Taj Mahal of Tile,” explores the history of Malibu. Spread across six acres, Malibu Bluffs Park is a community park consisting of two baseball diamonds, a soccer field, a playground, a skate park, picnic tables, and a whale watching station. Malibu Bluffs Park also hosts many events and sports leagues for children, youths, and adults. Another attraction near Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is Point Dume, a beautiful and large promontory that projects into the Pacific Ocean and forms the northern end of Santa Monica Bay – it offers an incredible and is a fantastic place for Instagram-worthy pictures, and is also a perfect spot for hiking, especially for beginners because of its natural climbing wall with moderate single-pitch rock climbing routes.
Getting to Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is easy – drive to the home at 22664 Pacific Coast Highway, and next to a gate there’s a ramp that leads to Carbon Beach. There is limited free parking along Pacific Coast Highway, and there is also paid parking on the second floor of the shopping center at 22601 Pacific Coast Highway.
If you are looking for attractions near Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access, there are many within a 15-minute drive. The iconic Malibu Pier is a fun tourist attraction site that’s famous for its dual white towers, rough-hewn planks, two restaurants, five stores, and an observation deck where you can fish and look for dolphins. In addition, there are two museums on the nearby Surfrider Beach – the Malibu Lagoon Museum showcases history from the days of the California Indian "Chumash" tribe, gentlemen ranchers, and the birth of the surfing era – and the Adamson House Museum, which is also known as the “Taj Mahal of Tile,” explores the history of Malibu. Spread across six acres, Malibu Bluffs Park is a community park consisting of two baseball diamonds, a soccer field, a playground, a skate park, picnic tables, and a whale watching station. Malibu Bluffs Park also hosts many events and sports leagues for children, youths, and adults. Another attraction near Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is Point Dume, a beautiful and large promontory that projects into the Pacific Ocean and forms the northern end of Santa Monica Bay – it offers an incredible and is a fantastic place for Instagram-worthy pictures, and is also a perfect spot for hiking, especially for beginners because of its natural climbing wall with moderate single-pitch rock climbing routes.
If you get hungry, you can take a three-minute drive to nearby restaurants. If you are looking for an upscale restaurant, the always-crowded Japanese-themed Nobu Malibu is 100-feet away and features Nobu Matsuhisa's signature dishes such as Tiradito, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, and Black Cod with Miso. It was also mentioned in “Explore the Best Celebrity Hangouts in Los Angeles” by Fodor’s Travel – but if you are coming here bring your wallet because it’s very expensive. There are two restaurants on nearby Malibu Pier – Malibu Farm is a chic bistro that serves farm-to-table dishes and has a full bar, and Beachcomber Café is a 1940s-styled restaurant that serves American cuisine, margaritas, and cocktails. Another good option near Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is Jack in the Box, a fast-food restaurant that serves burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches.
If you are looking for a hotel near Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access, there are many within a two-minute drive. Nobu Ryokan Malibu is an intimate, 16-room 5-Star, very expensive, and private beachfront hotel with Asian-themed rooms and a small gym. The upscale 4-Star hotel Malibu Beach Inn is located on Carbon Beach and has many amenities including a bar, spa, and restaurant. The Surfrider Hotel, Malibu is a 4-Star hotel featuring a lounge, rooftop bar, and restaurant situated on Surfrider Beach. Another good option is the affordable hotel The M Malibu that offers a pool, and wine tasting sessions.
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Does Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access have lifeguards?
No, Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access a family-friendly beach?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access good for swimming?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access have restrooms?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access a nude beach?
No, Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.
What are the activities at Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is a good place to Hiking
Does Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access a dog-friendly beach?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is not dog-friendly.
Is Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access good for surfing?
Carbon Beach - Zonker Harris Access is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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