Dan Blocker County Beach
About
Dan Blocker County Beach is a public ocean beach in California, set within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area near Puerco Beach and about 1.6 miles from Pepperdine University. Restrooms and lifeguards are on site, swimming is allowed, and there is no fee. Late summer into early fall is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from the nearby Santa Monica Pier weather station put August and September highs around 70°F with almost no wet days. Winter is cooler, with highs in the low 60s and lows around 50°F. Corral Canyon Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Dry Canyon Trail is about 0.8 mile off. Climbers can reach Lower Boulders at about 3.1 miles, and paddlers can head to Malibu Creek at about 3.6 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Dan Blocker County Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
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, 14 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
- Puerco Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Pepperdine University, California · 1.6 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Corral Canyon TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Dry Canyon TrailHiking0.8 mi
- TRW Loop TrailHiking1.1 mi
- De Bell Ranch TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Lower BouldersRock climbing3.1 mi
- Malibu Tunnel BouldersRock climbing3.3 mi
- Malibu Lieback AreaRock climbing3.3 mi
- Malibu CreekCanoeing3.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
