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"The best beach in Malibu, period. Secluded, scenic, dare I say you may even find inner peace here.
Naturally, such a pristine setting comes with some challenges. Big Dume can only be accessed by descending a long staircase next to the Point Dume trail, which inconveniently has 6 parking spots serving this whole area. I will admit, I've parked in a handicap spot here before when desperate times called for desperate measures.
Depending on the tide, once you've walked down the hundred steps you may need to scramble over rocky terrain for a bit before you'll reach the sand. Wearing shoes is advisable until you're on soft terrain.
From there, untouched natural beauty is at your disposal all around. Stroll down the winding beach admiring the towering cliffs around you, or wade into the calm water that's naturally sheltered by the surrounding rock."
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