Latigo Shore Beach
Malibu, CA
Latigo Shore Beach is reached by stairs at the east end of a condominium complex on Latigo Shore Drive, real tide pools along the rocky shore rewarding a stop at low tide. Parking here is genuinely limited, worth planning around.
The real tide pools are a genuine plus, though the limited parking at this residential access point takes some planning.
How we score beachesTime a visit to low tide if the tide pools are part of the plan, this stretch is genuinely worth exploring when the water's out.
Free but limited parking is available near the stairs.
Stairs at the east end of the condominium complex lead down to the beach.
Dogs are not allowed on Latigo Shore Beach, since the City of Malibu prohibits animals on all public beaches.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of the Malibu coast.
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