Zuma Beach Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Zuma Beach. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, this is the best tour available right now:

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Zuma Beach is free to visit—you’ll just need to pay for parking, depending on where you park. You can also use self-guided driving tours to explore the area, which start around US$12, or book private surfing lessons from about US$100.

Yes, there are both showers and restrooms at Zuma Beach. Other facilities include wheelchair-access mats (from April to October), beach wheelchairs for loan, picnic tables, and on-duty lifeguards. Restaurants and small shops selling snacks and beverages can be found at both ends of the beach.

There is plenty of parking at Zuma Beach, both in a parking lot (for a fee) and on the street. If you visit during a busy time, you may find yourself having to walk for a while from your parking space to the beach. You can also take bus 534 to the beach and get off at the Pacific Coast Highway/Morning View stop.

The best time of year to visit Zuma Beach depends entirely on your interests. Summer is naturally the best bet for sunbathing and relaxing on the sand. If you're more into wildlife, come in the winter, when grey whales make their annual migration between Alaska and the Baja Peninsula.

No, dogs are not permitted on Zuma Beach. Like many beaches in California, dogs are not allowed on the sand, even if they are on leashes. However, there are plenty of dog-friendly beaches nearby, including Staircase Beach, Sycamore Cove Beach, and Leo Carrillo State Beach.