Malibu Lagoon Beach Sea Creatures

There is nothing quite like having a bucket, a net, and a shovel of enthusiasm for occupying children in tidal pools along the coast. This beach called Malibu Lagoon offers as many small sea creatures as a sun-filled day could offer at the beach, such as starfish, anemones, crabs and more. If you keep tabs on the tide tables, you’ll be able to spend your time during low tide in order to make the most of your excursions.

The Malibu Pier, which is south a half mile away, has a trailer loaded with kayaks for rent on most days. There is a Malibu Country Mart across the street from Malibu Lagoon, where you can stock up on food and snacks for the day.

Malibu Pier is close to the migrating waters of the grey whale, and is in fact one of the best places in the world to watch them from December to March. Malibu Pier whale watching is led by park rangers or biologists and are ready for family and group booked excursions. To purchase tickets call (310) 456-8031. Reservations are highly recommended if this is an adventure you want to include in your family beach vacation. The prices after January are 45.00 for adults and 35.00 for children. You are allowed to bring on board a bag of food and drinks, but no alcohol is allowed to be brought on. You are able to purchase alcoholic drinks on board however, as well as food and snacks.

If you want to join a fishing expedition for a half day or full day, you’ll be fishing for white seabass, barracuda, yellowtail, whitefish, halibut, calico bass, sand bass, bonito, sculpin, sheephead, and a various rockfish including red snapper. You can buy a fishing license at the Malibu Pier and must if you are 16 and over. You can catch 20 fish maximum and no more than 10 of one kind. You can rent or bring your own equipment.

Good accommodatiosn close by: Casa Malibu Inn which has great reviews overall. Basic but wonderful views and some large suites. Get an ocean front room with a verandah and you’ll be in for the sound of waves and beautiful panoramas.

The beach is open from 8 am to sunset with free admission. Lifeguards are on duty daily.

23000 Pacific Coast Highway

LA 90265

888-310-PIER

Try tidesonline.com to check the times.