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Located west of the city of Malibu, Deer Creek Beach is a narrow and rocky beach situated in Ventura County. Deer Creek Beach is strategically located west of Benny’s Beach and Ammon’s Beach - and is a part of the undeveloped section of the eastern Ventura coastline. The state of California has provided a "Coastal Access" sign to draw attention to this un-named beach.
Deer Creek Beach is a dog-friendly beach – you can walk a few yards to the west to look into tide pools between a cluster of rocks during low tides.
Fishing is a popular activity at this beach and many fishermen cast here. Other activities at Deer Creek Beach include scuba diving and tide pooling.
Getting here is easy – it is situated near the intersection between Pacific Coast Highway and Deer Creek Road. Deer Creek Beach is easily accessible through a concrete stairway next to parking spaces along Pacific Coast Highway.
If you are looking for nearby attractions near Deer Creek Beach, Point Dume is 15-minutes away – it is a promontory that projects into the Pacific Ocean forming the northern end of Santa Monica Bay, and is a perfect spot for hiking, especially for beginners because of its natural climbing wall with moderate single-pitch rock climbing routes. Paramount Ranch is a national park with several hiking trails through chaparral, riparian, and valley oak savannah plant communities, multi-use trails for mountain bikers, and wildlife sightings including red-tailed hawks, acorn woodpeckers, blue heron, and deer. It has been featured as an old western town in many famed Hollywood movies and television series, most notably Caught in the Draft, The Lake House, and Westworld. Spread across 1,000 acres on the Saddleback Ranch, Malibu Wine Safaris features safari trips to see zebras, camels, alpacas, bison, and a giraffe named Stanley, wine tastings, and a visit to the ancient Chumash cave paintings. Heal the Bay Aquarium, also known as the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, offers educational programs, and events to spread awareness for marine conservation, pollution prevention, and environmental education to over 100,000 visitors every year.
If you get hungry, you can drive two-minutes to Neptune’s Net, a biker-bar-cum-restaurant that has been featured in films, television series, and video games, including Iron Man 3, The Fast and the Furious, Gossip Girl, and GTA 5. Sabor A Malibu which means Taste of Malibu is situated nearby – it features street-food items of many cuisines, including Mexican, American, European, and Albanian. If you love Italian food, Spruzzo Restaurant & Bar offers pizza, pasta, sandwiches, cocktails, drinks, and desserts.
If you are looking for a place to stay near Deer Creek Beach, you can drive 15-minutes to the upscale Jet Luxury Resorts Malibu Estate that sits over an acre of oceanfront land and has many amenities including a pool, spa with waterfalls, tennis court, basketball court, and wine cellar. The Surfrider Hotel, Malibu is a 4-Star hotel featuring a lounge, rooftop bar, and restaurant. As other affordable options, the pet-friendly Malibu Country Inn has a pool and an outdoor fireplace, and the 2-Star The M Malibu has a pool and wine tasting sessions.
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Does Deer Creek Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Deer Creek Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Deer Creek Beach have lifeguards?
No, Deer Creek Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Deer Creek Beach a family-friendly beach?
Deer Creek Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Deer Creek Beach good for swimming?
Deer Creek Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Deer Creek Beach have restrooms?
Deer Creek Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Deer Creek Beach a nude beach?
No, Deer Creek Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Deer Creek Beach?
Deer Creek Beach has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.
What are the activities at Deer Creek Beach?
Deer Creek Beach is a good place to Fishing
Does Deer Creek Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Deer Creek Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Deer Creek Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to Deer Creek Beach!
Is Deer Creek Beach good for surfing?
Deer Creek Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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