Point Dume in Malibu

"The ocean is everything I want to be: beautiful, mysterious, wild, and free." — Author Unknown

It's that time of year for beach hikes. This is a 4+-mile hike with an elevation gain of 250'.

Meet me in front of the "Sunset Restaurant." We will start promptly at 6:10 so please be there on time. If you are late, face the ocean and turn left.

The tide will be pretty high and we may or may not be able to walk along the beach, if not we'll walk through the parking lot to the point.

Our first stop will be the 194-step staircase that leads down to the shore on the other side of the point. We'll hang out a few minutes, then walk up the same 194 steps back to the trail.

• For those who don't want to do the stairs, you can hang out at the top with DaveR.

Then we'll hike up to the top and admire the views (bring a jacket, it can get windy and cooler up there).

Finally, we'll take the trail along the boardwalk, around the cliffside and to the point. If time permits, we may view the sunset before heading down.

Let's top off the evening with happy hour at the Sunset Restaurant.

Details

• Trail: beach, asphalt, single track trail, stairs, rocky along the cliffside
• Dogs: Not allowed on the beach but allowed going up to Point Dume. Per state law, dogs must be on a leash
• Parking: free along the street, or paid parking in the parking lot
• Restrooms: on the beach if they are not locked
• Bring a wind breaker as it can be windy at the top.
• Bring a jacket if you easily get cold.
• Sandals or water shoes is the preferred footwear for the beach part of the walk, barefoot is good too.
• 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).
• You might get wet so bring a towel or brush to dry off and get the sand off your feet.
• KNOWN DANGERS: Drowning, slip and fall, sea monsters, mermaids, frisbee impact, cold feet, tsunami.

Even More Details

• Hot weather (85 degrees or higher), high winds, rain, or fire will cancel this hike
• My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph)
• The 9:00pm end time is only an estimate
• As a team, we take breaks, explore and we don't leave anyone behind
• As hikers, we enjoy listening to the symphony of nature. You are more than welcome to play music as long as you are wearing headphones

Parking
There is FREE Parking along Westward Beach Road toward the Sunset restaurant. It also gets really crowded 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 past the restaurant.

DIRECTIONS

• Google Coordinates: 34.011014, -118.816616
• View the Google Map
• 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.