A person silhouetted at the shoreline against an orange sunset in Malibu

Hours & Fees

The Malibu Lagoon State Beach parking lot is open from 8 a.m. to sunset every day. Parking costs $3 an hour or $12 for the day, and California State Parks says special rates may apply on peak weekends and holidays. The Adamson House grounds are open 8 a.m. to sunset, and house tours run Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At a Glance

Hours & Fees at a Glance

Lagoon parking lot8 a.m. to sunset

Parking fee$3 an hour or $12 a day

Beach entryNo fee listed; you pay to park

Adamson House grounds8 a.m. to sunset, daily

Adamson House toursWed–Sat, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the hour

Tour price$7 adults, $2 ages 6–17, free 5 and under

Malibu Lagoon MuseumWed–Sat, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free

Malibu PierSunrise to sunset, daily (Malibu Pier Partners)

Park Hours

California State Parks lists day-use parking at Malibu Lagoon as 8 a.m. to sunset. It has no campground and no overnight stays.

Fees

These are the State Parks fees for the lagoon lot at Cross Creek Road:

Hourly parking: $3.
Vehicle day use: $12.
Small bus: $50. Large bus: $125.

State Parks notes that prices can change without notice and that special rates may apply in peak season, on holidays and on weekends. There is no separate fee to walk onto the beach. The LA County lot at Surfrider Beach charges its own fee; see Parking.

Passes That Work Here

State Parks accepts these passes at Malibu Lagoon:

California Explorer Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass
Golden Bear Pass and Senior Golden Bear Pass
Disabled Discount Pass
Distinguished Veteran Pass
California State Library Parks Pass

Adamson House and Museum Hours

A four-tile pattern of reproduction Malibu Potteries tile in blue, yellow and green

Grounds and gardens: 8 a.m. to sunset, daily. Self-guided panels outside the house.
House tours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the hour. The last tour starts at 2 p.m. Tours take 45 minutes to an hour, weather permitting.
Tour prices: $7 adults, $2 ages 6 to 17, free for 5 and under.
Malibu Lagoon Museum: Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.

The house and museum close in the rain. Tours are first come, first served for groups of seven or fewer. More on the Adamson House page.

Malibu Pier Hours

The pier's operator, Malibu Pier Partners, lists the pier as open daily from sunrise to sunset. The end of the pier has been closed since January 2025 for safety repairs, and the Malibu Farm Café and the shop out there are closed with it. Malibu Farm Restaurant at the land end is open. See Malibu Pier.

Lifeguards

LA County lists lifeguards at Surfrider Beach during daylight hours. See Swimming.

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

FAQ

Hours & Fees FAQ

What time does Malibu Lagoon State Beach open?

The day-use parking lot opens at 8 a.m. and closes at sunset, every day, according to California State Parks.

How much does it cost to park at Malibu Lagoon?

California State Parks charges $3 an hour or $12 a day for a car in the Malibu Lagoon lot. Special rates may apply on peak weekends and holidays.

Is Malibu Lagoon State Beach free?

There is no fee to walk onto the beach. You pay to park: $3 an hour or $12 a day in the State Parks lot. Free parallel parking on Pacific Coast Highway is sometimes available.

What are the Adamson House hours?

The grounds are open 8 a.m. to sunset daily. House tours run Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the hour. The museum is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What are the Malibu Pier hours?

Malibu Pier Partners lists the pier as open daily, sunrise to sunset. The end of the pier is closed for repairs until at least the end of January 2027.