Malibu Lagoon State Beach

The Malibu Lagoon is famous as the location where the surf culture began. The lagoon is where Malibu Creek meets the Pacific Ocean. It is sometimes known as Surfrider Beach. The beach is home to the Malibu Creek Bridge and the Malibu Pier on the east side of the bridge, a popular fishing destination. The west side of the bridge features a recreation area, which is a great place to watch birds, study the ecosystem of the saltwater marsh. The area is surrounded by picnic tables, so visitors can enjoy the beach, dine on a picnic lunch, and check out the surroundings. The lagoon is home to the Malibu Lagoon Museum, where visitors can learn about the Churmash Indian tribe and the beginning of the surfing tradition at the beach. The museum offers docent-led tours, providing stories and information that makes your visit more interesting. The Adamson House is a National Historic Site at the beach, a showplace for artifacts and pieces of Malibu history. Guided tours are also offers of the wetlands areas and visitors are able to see collections of monarch butterflies, grunion, whale watching, and tidepools. The beach now offers wireless Internet service, especially useful to wetlands researchers and people who want to spend the day working at the beach. The beach is a popular spot among locals and vacationers.