Nicholas Canyon County Beach
Malibu, CA
Nicholas Canyon County Beach, known locally by the nickname Zeros, is a genuine local surf spot along this stretch of western Malibu, stairs leading down from blufftop parking to the sand. It's less crowded than the more famous named beaches nearby despite offering similar quality surf and scenery.
A genuinely solid surf spot that flies under the radar compared to its more famous Malibu neighbors, quality without the crowd.
How we score beachesCheck the surf here before deciding between this and the more famous beaches nearby, the wave quality genuinely rivals them without the same crowd.
A day use fee applies; the exact amount is best confirmed at the entrance.
Stairs and a path lead from blufftop parking down to the beach.
Dogs are not permitted on Nicholas Canyon County Beach at any time.
Winter swells bring the most consistent surf here, while fog is common most mornings year round.
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