El Matador State Beach is ranked #2 out of 11 things to do in Malibu. ... A small lot at the top of the bluff is open from 8 a.m. to sunset and offers paid parking for around $10; ...

El Matador State Beach is open from 8 a.m. until sunset, and while finding parking in Malibu is notoriously difficult, El Matador does have a parking lot available.

As the sky turns orange and purple, the City of Angels transforms into a veritable open-air stage show. From the hills of ...

7. El Matador Playa in Malibu. If you’re looking for a romantic hideaway or a magical photo spot, this beach is perfect. Surrounded by cliffs and rock formations, El Matador is a hidden gem that looks ...

El Matador State Beach In 2022, Randall Kaplan aka “Mr. Beach” ranked El Matador State Beach as the 11th best beach in his “Top 50 Beaches of the United States.” ...

Point Dume is a great place to watch the sunset, but if you'd rather hit two beaches in one trip, spend your daylight hours here before heading to the nearby El Matador State Beach to watch the ...

In the early Spring, you'll often find just a handful of people there — couples strolling about, perhaps a shivering body surfer or two, and a few families wandering along the water's edge.

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