Las Tunas County Beach

Located in the city of Malibu, Las Tunas County Beach is a narrow, rocky, and the southernmost beach in Malibu. Las Tunas County Beach shoreline has been eroding and many protective methods such as groins are being used to protect Pacific Coast Highway and the homes above the beach.

Amenities at Las Tunas County Beach include lifeguards and restrooms.

You can have a great doing several activities including swimming, surfing, and scuba diving – this beach is a well-known fishing spot. During low tides, the public has to right to walk on the beach in both directions below the homes.

Getting to Las Tunas County Beach is very easy – the small paid parking lot at 19444 Pacific Coast Highway, where Pena Road ends, provides easy access to the beach.   

If you are looking for attractions near Las Tunas County Beach, the iconic Malibu Pier is a seven-minute drive away – Malibu Pier is a tourist attraction that’s famous for its iconic dual white towers, rough-hewn planks, two restaurants, five stores, and an observation deck where you can fish and look for dolphins. If you like hiking, Big Rock Trail is 1895 feet tall and provides many trails to the peak, a vista point providing an incredible view of the area. Spread across 9,000 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains 2,375 feet above the Pacific Ocean, Topanga Lookout Trailhead offers two-mile round-trip hikes with 360-degree mountain and ocean views. It is also a stop-off for many mountain bikers. Legacy Park is situated nearby and features wildlife areas, parks, and bodies of water. As another option, Venice Beach Boardwalk is a lively famed seaside promenade featuring street performers, bodybuilders, restaurants, tourist shops, areas for skateboarding, and kayak and boat riding facilities. 

If you get hungry, you can drive four-minutes to The Cliffdiver which serves many international cuisines including Mexican, Latin, European, and Spanish. If you are looking for an upscale restaurant, the always-crowed Japanese-themed Nobu Malibu is a 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. Another great option near Las Tunas County Beach is Duke's Malibu that was mentioned in "The 100 most scenic restaurants in the US" by Business Insider, "Where to Eat, Drink and Find Adventure in Malibu, California" by Wine Enthusiast, and "City Guide: Malibu, California" by Wine Enthusiast.  

If you are looking for a place to stay, there are many hotels within a seven-minute drive of Las Tunas County Beach. Nobu Ryokan Malibu is an intimate, 16-room 5-Star beachfront hotel with a fitness center with a gym. The 4-Star hotel Malibu Beach Inn offers a bar, spa, and restaurant which is located on Billionaire’s Beach coastline. The Surfrider Hotel, Malibu features a lounge, rooftop bar, and restaurant. If you are looking for an affordable option, the 2-Star hotel The M Malibu has a pool and wine tasting sessions.