El Matador Beach, Malibu, California (with Map & Photos)

If you drive along the Pacific Coast Highway in western Malibu, you will see the sign for El Matador Beach, one of the most beautiful and one of the best beaches in the United States.

El Matador Beach
El Matador Beach

The views from the upper cliffs are impressive, with huge boulders and deep, dark blue waters with underwater kelp forests clearly visible. The beach is very popular with sunbathers, surfers and swimmers and has a lifeguard throughout the year. At low tide you can walk to the north end of the beach to see its large caves and rock arches at the base of the cliff.

El Matador Beach Map