Walking route
Point Dume: coast and lookouts
Short coastal trails above the ocean, overlooking Malibu Bay. Stay behind barriers and away from cliff edges; beach access may be restricted.
Walking route
- Distance
- ≈ 2 km
- Duration
- ≈ 1 hrs
- Elevation gain
- ≈ 80 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
Distance, duration and elevation are estimates for the described route. Check the official trail map; detours and your pace change these figures.
Follow this route
- 1
Start on the official overlook trail
- 2
Follow marked paths through the preserve
- 3
Return along the same permitted route
Starting point
Point Dume Natural Preserve trailhead
Open starting point on the mapBefore leaving, check park alerts, trail status, heat and fire warnings. Inclusion in this guide does not confirm the trail is open today.
Official park and trail informationInsider tip
Look out from the cliff for dolphins and, in winter, whales.