Parking & Directions
The main parking for Malibu Lagoon State Beach is the State Parks lot at the Cross Creek Road traffic light on Pacific Coast Highway. It is open 8 a.m. to sunset and costs $3 an hour or $12 for the day. For Surfrider Beach and the Adamson House, the LA County lot next to the house is closer. Free parallel parking on PCH is an option when you can find a spot.
Parking at a Glance
Where to Park
Malibu Lagoon Lot (State Parks)
- Entrance: at the Cross Creek Road light on Pacific Coast Highway. California State Parks says this is the entrance for parking and the nature area.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset.
- Fees: $3 an hour or $12 a day for a car. Buses $50 (small) or $125 (large).
- What's here: the start of the Malibu Lagoon Trail, an accessible portable restroom and accessible parking spaces.
From this lot, the beach is at the end of the trail. To reach the Adamson House, State Parks says to walk east across the bridge and follow the dirt lane, about a quarter mile.
Surfrider Beach Lot (LA County)
LA County runs a lot at Surfrider Beach with 90 spaces, right outside the Adamson House entrance. It charges a fee; pay at the pay station and leave the receipt on your dashboard. The County's rates are on its parking lots and fees page. This is also the nearest accessible parking for the Adamson House.
Pacific Coast Highway
The Adamson House page notes free parallel parking along PCH when spaces are open. Read the posted signs, and take care getting out of the car on a busy highway.
Adamson House Parking
There is no parking on the Adamson House grounds. Vehicles with a valid DMV disabled placard or plate may drop off visitors in front of the house. Everyone else parks in the County Surfrider lot, the State Parks lagoon lot, or on PCH.
Directions
From Santa Monica
Take Pacific Coast Highway about 13 miles west. The lagoon lot entrance is at the Cross Creek Road traffic light, on the ocean side of the highway.
From the 101 Freeway
Exit at Las Virgenes Road and drive about 10 miles through Malibu Canyon. Turn left on Pacific Coast Highway and go about 1.5 miles east to Cross Creek Road.
By Bus
LA County lists Metro Bus 534 at the Pacific Coast Highway / Malibu Pier stop, steps from Surfrider Beach and the pier.
Parking Tips
- Arrive early on summer weekends. The lots are small for a beach this well known.
- The lot closes at sunset. Plan to be back at your car before then.
- California State Parks passes, such as the Golden Bear Pass and the California State Library Parks Pass, work at the State Parks lot. See Hours & Fees.
Parking & Directions FAQ
Where do you park for Malibu Lagoon State Beach?
In the California State Parks lot at the Cross Creek Road light on Pacific Coast Highway. It is open 8 a.m. to sunset and costs $3 an hour or $12 a day.
Is there free parking at Malibu Lagoon?
Sometimes. The Adamson House page notes free parallel parking along Pacific Coast Highway when spaces are open. The State Parks and County lots both charge.
Where do you park for Surfrider Beach?
The LA County Surfrider Beach lot, with 90 spaces, sits next to the Adamson House on Pacific Coast Highway. It charges a fee at a pay station. The State Parks lagoon lot is a short walk west.
Can you park at the Adamson House?
No. There is no public parking on the grounds. Drivers with a disabled placard can drop off passengers in front of the house. Others park in the County Surfrider lot, the lagoon lot or on PCH.