Lechuza Beach
Malibu, CA
A rocky, cove studded stretch of Malibu coastline with tide pools and sea caves that only show themselves at low tide, which is exactly when locals plan their visits. Public access has been a fight here for years, which only adds to the beach's word of mouth reputation.
Tide pools and sea caves that only show themselves at low tide make this worth planning around, public parking along the highway is limited and does get ticketed.
How we score beachesPublic parking along the highway is limited and tickets do get written, so read the posted signage carefully.
Dogs are not permitted on any public beach in Malibu, including Lechuza Beach.
Low tide timing matters here regardless of season, but the tide pools and sea caves are easiest to reach in the drier months, roughly May through October. Water stays in the 60s most of the year, only climbing into the low 70s by late summer.
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