Thornhill Broome Beach

Thornhill Broome Beach in Point Mugu State Beach is in front of a long campground on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway in southern Ventura County (a Malibu address). There is a small parking area along PCH north of the campground that provides beach access, but there is no day-use parking lot provided by the state park.

Each camp spot is right next to the highway, but they are also right on the ocean. The sound of the waves kinda offsets the sound of the cars. The state has built a long ugly rock pile in the surf to protect the sand from erosion, however, without it there might not be any sand left to camp on.

If you decide to camp here you might want to explore the hiking trails that begin at La Jolla Canyon across the highway from the north end of the beach. One of the trails meanders up La Jolla Canyon and the other switchbacks up the Backbone Trail into the Santa Monica Mountains.

Also across the highway is a tall steep hill of sand dunes that is popular with people who want to climb up and jump or ride things down.

Address

9000 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265

Phone

310-457-8144

Park Name

Point Mugu State Beach, Thornhill Broome Campground, La Jolla Canyon Trailhead

Other Names

Dunes Beach, La Jolla Beach, La Jolla Canyon

Owner

State Park

Pet Details

Dogs allowed on leash (except on trails)

Fees

Fees for parking and camping

Activities

Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Beach Walking

Amenities

Campground, Lifeguard, Restrooms, Sand Dunes

Links

Water Quality
Water Temps
Tide Chart