Everyone knows that Malibu is the ultimate beach destination in Southern California. What you may not know is that there is a hidden beach that you can enjoy all to yourself depending on what time of day you go. That’s because it doesn’t get nearly as much traffic as some of the other more well-known and populated beaches that surround Malibu. For a little taste of this exquisite stretch of coastal heaven, take a look at what you can expect to find when you explore one of Malibu’s less populated corners.
Welcome to El Matador Beach!
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Sea caves, towering rock formations, and pristine waters make El Matador Beach the ultimate destination for a coastal escape in Malibu.
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It’s also the perfect spot for a moment of solitude and reflection with those magnificent boulders watching guard as you gaze at the ocean.
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yelp/pam c. You’ll have to take a short hike to get down to the beach, but this little jaunt is part of the El Matador experience.
flickr/rough stuff real stuff You will also have to navigate some stairs, but the payoff at the end makes every step worth it.
yelp/kristian b. Once you reach the water, take off those sandals and stroll along the beach to feel the smooth sand in your toes. It’s a short stretch of beach, but its size is part of its charm.
Imagine dipping your feet into that silky water!
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Ready for a swim?
flickr/lunita lu The sweltering August heat has us melting here in SoCal. When the sun is blazing, there’s nothing more refreshing than taking a dip in the water on a hot summer day. And the water at El Matador Beach is some of the clearest and cleanest you’ll find in Southern California.
tripadvisor/kiana e. Depending on the time of day you go, you may have this little beach to yourself. Your own private island…now that sounds pretty nice.
flickr/cheWei chang Stick around long enough and you’ll experience this glorious sunset. Have you ever seen anything as stunning as this burst of color in the sky?
If anyone asks why you love SoCal so much, just let them watch this dreamy footage of El Matador Beach captured by Drone VideoLife and they’ll understand why.
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You’ll have to take a short hike to get down to the beach, but this little jaunt is part of the El Matador experience.
flickr/rough stuff real stuff
You will also have to navigate some stairs, but the payoff at the end makes every step worth it.
yelp/kristian b.
Once you reach the water, take off those sandals and stroll along the beach to feel the smooth sand in your toes. It’s a short stretch of beach, but its size is part of its charm.
tripadvisor/nolaboy70
flickr/lunita lu
The sweltering August heat has us melting here in SoCal. When the sun is blazing, there’s nothing more refreshing than taking a dip in the water on a hot summer day. And the water at El Matador Beach is some of the clearest and cleanest you’ll find in Southern California.
tripadvisor/kiana e.
Depending on the time of day you go, you may have this little beach to yourself. Your own private island…now that sounds pretty nice.
flickr/cheWei chang
Stick around long enough and you’ll experience this glorious sunset. Have you ever seen anything as stunning as this burst of color in the sky?
Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone about this little gem. Savor this spot for yourself and enjoy your own private island whenever you need to get away from it all. Need another day at the beach? These 7 Southern California beach hikes will take you straight to the water.
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