On a very busy Friday, my friends and I decided to pay the infamous Point Dume a visit and catch the sunset. I didn’t know exactly what Point Dume is, but since it’s located in Malibu, I’ve always just assumed it was a section of the amazing Malibu beaches. It’s so much more than that.

We Google Mapped our way to the Point Dume area, but couldn’t find a place to park. Somehow, we had driven into a residential area with absolutely no street parking. After getting lost and driving around the area for a bit, we finally found the parking lot for the beach. There’s free parking along the beach but if it’s too packed and you don’t mind shelling out some $$$, there’s also paid parking closer to Point Dume.

It’s a short hike walk up to Point Dume. Immediately after you get up on the hill you’ll see lots of wild flowers blooming!

Behold the spectacular view I was raving about:

I snapped this silhouette of my friend just as the sun was about to drop below the horizon. He was carrying a huge backpack with all his gear which made him look like a turtle.

Some tips to keep in mind when visiting Point Dume:

• Leave early if you’re trying to catch the sunset! Traffic on the section of highway 1 from Los Angeles city to Malibu is literally a nightmare.
• If you can’t find free parking close by, just drive in the main entrance — there’s plenty of paid parking along the beach for $8.
• Bring those bikinis and swimming trunks cause the beach is just as amazing!
• Bring your gear if you’re a rock climber — you’ll love Point Dume.

P.S. I WROTE THIS POST EXACTLY 3 YEARS AGO BUT NEVER PUBLISHED IT. I AM BACK!!!

xx

Vivian