Beach Hike - Zuma to Point Dume - Beginner friendly

Of all the paths we take in life, make sure a few of them are where the sun touches the sea.

I invite you to walk with me on this beginner friendly 4-mile hike with an elevation gain of 250' with a twist ... so keep reading.

Meet in front of the "Sunset Restaurant." We will start promptly at 6:10 (no wait time) so please be there on time. If you are late, face the ocean and turn left.

**NOTE** Please don't sign up for this hike if you are in a rush or have other plans after. My hikes are casual and slower paced (1.5-2 mph), we take breaks, and we explore. I can't guarantee that we will be back at exactly the end time. Thank you.

High tide is at 3:45pm and low tide is at 9:57pm. I think we may be able to walk along the beach as the tide recedes, if not we'll walk through the parking lot to the point. We'll do the usual hike up to the top and admire the views.

Now, here's the twist. Due to the cable being down, we will not hike along the cliffside to the point, instead we'll head to the 194-step staircase that leads down to the shore on the other side. We'll look around, take some pictures, then head back up to the beach and watch the sunset. For those who don't want to do the stairs, you can hang out at the top with DaveR.

After the hike, let's do happy hour at the Sunset Restaurant.

Sunset is 8:12pm and the last light is at 8:40pm.

Checklist

1. Bring your flashlights just in case we need them.
2. Bring a least a liter of water, snacks for energy, hat, poles if you need them, sunscreen.
3. Bring a wind breaker as it can be windy at the top
4. Bring a jacket if you easily get cold
5. Sandals or water shoes is the preferred footwear for the beach part of the walk, barefoot is good too
6. For the trail going up to the top, you may prefer to wear something else (my water shoes work fine for the beach and trail)
7. You might get wet so bring a towel or brush to get the sand off your feet

Parking
There is FREE Parking along Westward Beach Road as it leads toward the Sunset restaurant. It also gets really crowded there so you may have to backtrack quite a bit to find a parking space. Please give yourself ample time to park and walk to the restaurant.

There is also paid parking near the restaurant, but it can be pricey.

• Difficulty: As hard as a walk on the beach
• Dogs: No. Dogs are not allowed on state beaches.
• Restrooms: Yes, several on the beach but may be locked up at a certain time.
• Water Fountain: no
• KNOWN DANGERS: Drowning, slip and fall, sea monsters, mermaids, frisbee impact, cold feet, tsunami

DIRECTIONS

• Google Coordinates: 34.011014, -118.816616
• Google Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B000'39.7%22N+118%C2%B048'59.8%22W/@34.0110184,-118.8188047,927m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe0cefdafc6ca72c7!8m2!3d34.011014!4d-118.816616?hl=en&authuser=0
• Address to the restaurant: 6800 Westward Beach Road, Malibu, CA. Westward Beach Rd is off of Pacific Coast Hwy, just South of Zuma Beach.

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY

1. You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
2. The PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.
3. If you sign up for any event, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.
4. Hiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous, and accidents can happen.
5. Per Meetup rules, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.
6. These rules apply to any guests you may invite.