Las Tunas Beach
About
Las Tunas Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about 4 miles from the town of Topanga. It sits within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and is also part of Las Tunas County Beach, which is managed by county land. The beach has restrooms and lifeguards, and there is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall are the warmest, driest stretch. Typical averages from the nearby Santa Monica Pier weather station show highs around 70°F in August and September, with almost no wet days from June through September. Several trails and climbing areas lie within a few miles. Tuna Canyon Trail (Big Rock Lateral) is about 1.7 miles away, and Parker Mesa Overlook Trail is about 2.3 miles away. The Purple Stones climbing area is about 2.6 miles off, and Malibu Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 8 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
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
Las Tunas 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, 6.1 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
- Las Tunas County Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Topanga, California · 4 mi
- Managed by
- County Land
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Tuna Canyon Trail (Big Rock Lateral)Hiking1.7 mi
- Parker Mesa Overlook TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Wire Break TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Purple Pyramid, TheRock climbing2.6 mi
- Purple StonesRock climbing2.6 mi
- Purple Stones NorthRock climbing2.6 mi
- Zodiac BoulderRock climbing2.6 mi
- Malibu CreekCanoeing8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
