Malibu Lagoon State Beach

As well as being a great beach, this area contains a unique bird sanctuary where more than 200 species stop each year during their annual migrations. The only drawback here is that the water can be polluted at times, and swimming is not really an option when the lagoon is drained (twice monthly). Besides swimming, lounging and birdwatching, this is a popular scuba diving area because the reefs...

Hamilton: "I don't find Malibu to be the most beautiful beach in the world. But it's close to Beverly Hills and a refuge for a weekend. I'm going back today -- I'll be on that beach in abou...view moret an hour or so." view less