Carbon Beach Access (Zonker Harris Accessway)

Carbon Beach Access, also known as the Zonker Harris Accessway, is a public ocean beach in California within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The nearest community is Pepperdine University, about 2.3 miles away. The beach has accessible access, and there is no fee to use it. Weather here stays mild year-round, and late summer into early fall is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from the Santa Monica Pier weather station, about 10 miles away, show highs around 70°F in August and September with almost no rainy days. Hikers and climbers will find options close by. The Tuna Canyon Trail (Big Rock Lateral) and Piuma Trail are both about 2.6 miles away, the Black Flower climbing area is about 2.7 miles off, and paddlers can head to Malibu Creek, about 4.5 miles away.