Surfrider Beach, Malibu

As the first inductee into the World Surfing Reserve due to its “stellar waves,” this Malibu beach is blessed with super long breaks that make for bodacious riding for surfing enthusiasts; and fun surfer-spectating for those watching from ashore.

Lifeguards on duty 9am-sunset, generally; food concessions, restrooms, showers, beach volleyball courts, fishing pier

$30 to rent a surfboard + wetsuit for 24 hours from Zuma Jay’s (located across the street from the Malibu Pier)

Parking $3-$14