A great egret wading and fishing at the edge of Malibu Lagoon

Accessibility

Malibu Lagoon State Beach has an accessible nature trail, picnic area, parking and restroom on the lagoon side, according to California State Parks. The Malibu Lagoon Trail runs 0.46 miles each way on compacted soil at a gentle grade. At the Adamson House, the museum is generally accessible, while the house itself has two steps at its entrance and is seen by guided tour only.

At a Glance

Accessibility at a Glance

Lagoon trailAccessible, 0.46 miles each way

Trail surfaceCompacted soil, under 5% grade mostly

Picnic area4 accessible tables, about 500 feet along the trail

Lagoon lotAccessible parking and portable restroom

Adamson HouseGuided tour; two steps at the entrance

MuseumGenerally accessible; sloped ramp to lower room

Drop-offDMV placard cars may drop off at the house

Nearest accessible parking to the houseLA County Surfrider lot

Malibu Lagoon Side

Malibu Lagoon Trail: out-and-back, 0.46 miles each way, ending at the state beach. Compacted soil, usable year-round. Running slope about 2% on average, generally under 5%, with one 101-foot section at 6%. Cross slope about 2%. Width about 6 feet, 5 feet at the narrowest. Interpretive panels and wildlife-viewing spots along the way. See Malibu Lagoon Trail.
Picnic area: four accessible tables, about 500 feet from the trailhead along the trail.
Parking and restroom: accessible parking spaces and an accessible portable restroom in the Malibu Lagoon parking lot.

Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum

The house and museum are at 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, about a quarter mile east of the lagoon entrance.

Parking: no public parking on the grounds. Vehicles with a valid DMV disabled plate or placard may drop off visitors with mobility disabilities beside the house. The nearest accessible parking is in the LA County Surfrider Beach lot, just outside the entrance.
The house: entry by guided tour only, Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The way in crosses an unpaved courtyard of flagstone and turf, and the main entrance has two steps.
Virtual tour: a video tour of the house plays in the museum.
The museum: the entrance and exhibits are accessible, and the interior is generally accessible. Help may be needed on the sloped ramp to the lower room.
Restrooms: in the converted garage near the entrance, about 380 feet from the museum and house along a decomposed granite driveway. Generally accessible, with a sloped ramp and narrow doorways.

Passes

California State Parks accepts its Disabled Discount Pass at Malibu Lagoon State Beach. See Hours & Fees.

Ask State Parks

To request an update to this accessibility information, contact the State Parks Accessibility Division at access@parks.ca.gov or (916) 445-8949.

A great egret spreads its wings to take off from shallow water at Malibu Lagoon

FAQ

Accessibility FAQ

Is Malibu Lagoon State Beach wheelchair accessible?

Partly. California State Parks lists the Malibu Lagoon Trail, a picnic area, parking and a portable restroom as accessible. The Adamson House has two entry steps; its museum is generally accessible.

Is the Adamson House wheelchair accessible?

The house has an unpaved flagstone courtyard and two steps at the main entrance. The Malibu Lagoon Museum next to it is generally accessible and shows a video tour of the house.

Where is accessible parking for the Adamson House?

In the LA County Surfrider Beach lot just outside the entrance. Cars with a valid DMV disabled placard may also drop off visitors in front of the house.