About This Beach
El Matador State Beach is one of Malibu’s most dramatically beautiful beaches, characterized by its towering bluffs, massive rock formations, and sea caves. Access requires navigating a steep staircase from the parking area above, but the descent rewards visitors with breathtaking coastal scenery. The beach’s distinctive sea stacks, arches, and caves make it a favorite location for photographers, fashion shoots, and filmmakers. During low tide, visitors can explore small caves and tide pools teeming with marine life, while the beach’s western orientation provides spectacular sunset views over the Pacific.