Located in the city of Malibu, Escondido Beach is a small and narrow beach that is considered a popular kayaking, paddle-boarding, and sunbathing spot. This beach gets its name from the Spanish word Escondido which means "hidden" and is situated east of Paradise Cove Beach and the Big Dume community. It is also known as Escondido State Beach – and there is a dense kelp forest close to the shore.