Carbon - La Costa Beach
About
Carbon - La Costa Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, within the boundaries of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The nearest community is Pepperdine University, about 3.5 miles away. There is no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the warmest, driest stretch. From July through September, typical highs reach about 69 to 70°F with lows near 62°F and almost no wet days, based on typical averages from the nearby Santa Monica Pier weather station. Winter stays mild, with highs around 62°F, though that is when most of the year's rain falls. The surrounding mountains offer trails and rock just inland. Tuna Canyon Trail (Big Rock Lateral) is about 1.5 miles away, and the Black Flower climbing area is about 2.6 miles off. Backbone Trail - Saddle Peak sits at roughly 2.9 miles, and paddlers can head to Malibu Creek, about 5.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Carbon - La Costa Beach
California
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–70°F and lows of 50–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Monica Pier, CA weather station, 8.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan62° high50° low
- Feb62° high50° low
- Mar62° high52° low
- Apr63° high53° low
- May63° high56° low
- Jun66° high59° low
- Jul69° high62° low
- Aug70° high62° low
- Sep70° high61° low
- Oct68° high58° low
- Nov67° high54° low
- Dec63° high50° low
Where it is
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Pepperdine University, California · 3.5 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Tuna Canyon Trail (Big Rock Lateral)Hiking1.5 mi
- Black FlowerRock climbing2.6 mi
- Backbone Trail - Saddle Peak TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Backbone Trail - Saddle PeakHiking2.9 mi
- Corpse WallRock climbing2.9 mi
- Backbone Trail - Fossil RidgeHiking3.2 mi
- Lower BouldersRock climbing4.1 mi
- Malibu CreekCanoeing5.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
