Point Dume State Beach
Type: Attractions, Beaches, Day Trips, Relaxing, Water
10Best Says
From the high bluffs right down to the ocean, Point Dume feels like your own private beach. Take a picnic and perch your blanket way above the water, all the while keeping your eyes wide open (unless... Read More
From the high bluffs right down to the ocean, Point Dume feels like your own private beach. Take a picnic and perch your blanket way above the water, all the while keeping your eyes wide open (unless you're having a quick kiss), for Point Dume State Beach has the most dolphin sightings out of any beach in Los Angeles. And from January through March, be on the lookout for whales migrating past as well. Check out the multiple tide pools at low tide and enjoy the 4-mile roundtrip hike on the well-maintained sandy trail. Take in the stunning views of the Channel Islands off in the distance when you reach the peak of that easy-moderate hike. Finally, end your romantic idyll at the restaurant at Paradise Cove, located nearby Barbra Streisand's home, for a lovely beachside meal.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do: "Dine at Paradise Cove Restaurant after a lovely day at the beach."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: It's like having your very own beach, as the crowd never forms at Point Dume.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sujata Day
Los Angeles Local Expert
- Beaches: "Dine at Paradise Cove Restaurant."
