# Our Malibu Beaches

> Guide to accessing and enjoying Malibu's public beaches. (iPhone/iPad app by john adair.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-malibu-beaches/id565636167 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [john adair](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159422754)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-malibu-beaches/id565636167/reviews.md

## What is Our Malibu Beaches?

Hey, did you know there’s no such thing as an all-private beach in California?

Our Malibu Beaches gives you pinpointed directions and expert tips so you can enjoy the 20 miles of gorgeous beaches in Malibu that are lined with private development. 

Yes, you, me – all of us, the public – own an awful lot of the sand on those 20 miles.  

That’s hardly a secret. 

But how do you get to them? And which parts of the beaches, exactly, are ours to enjoy? Now those are some of LA’s biggest secrets.

Here’s your owner’s manual.  

Our Malibu Beaches gives you all the info you need to enjoy some of Southern California's most beautiful beaches, including:

*  How to find the elusive accessways 
*  Where you're free to walk and put your towel
*  Which fake "No Trespassing" and "No Parking" signs you can legally ignore

Grab your phone, a trashy novel, and make a mad dash for the PCH!

Our Malibu Beaches: An Owners Guide is part of the Know What network, a collection of apps from brilliant, informed people – each with dozens of favorite places and best local secrets. So you can always Know What, no matter where you are.

## Key features

- Pinpointed directions to beaches
- Expert tips for beach enjoyment
- Locate hidden accessways
- Understand public beach rights
- Identify legally ignorable signs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

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## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-malibu-beaches/id565636167/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Malibu Beach Rules

*2024-05-28*

Important to remember when going to any of the Malibu beaches, you have to follow rules for LA County beaches. No dogs, no smoking, no alcohol, no tents, no littering, no drones, no amplified music, no fires or BBQs, no fireworks, etc. Would be helpful to have this list of rules in the app under Basics.

### 5/5 — John Adair is awesome

*2023-07-28*

Thanks for making this app, I hope you keep updating for 2023 and beyond!

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!

*2023-07-03*

Beach access for all!!! Best enjoy what access to the coast we have before all the billionaires and millionaires houses fall into the ocean screwing it up for the rest of us to enjoy for generations to come. What a waste of money & resources they’ve spent on disappearing real estate.

### 5/5 — Get our beaches back

*2020-05-24, version 2.0.4*

Part travel guide, part snarky color, part political commentary. The links to  email local officials, so that we can easily give input on the illegality of Malibu homeowners’ wily ways, is a nice feature. Reclaim our beaches with this app in hand.

### 5/5 — Extremely helpful!

*2019-07-07, version 2.0.3*

This app is fantastic. Thank you

### 5/5 — Awesome App!!

*2018-10-16, version 1.4.11*

Love this app so complete and detailed, great way to discover new beaches and access points

### 5/5 — Love the beach

*2018-07-15, version 1.4.11*

I’m excited to try this app out. Thanks for making it 😎

### 5/5 — Nor Cal Native

*2018-06-25, version 1.4.10*

I prefer the beaches up north but when I’m down visiting it’s cool to be able to get to more open, less crowded beaches. Sometimes they’re even devoid of anyone else and you have the beach to yourself for the afternoon

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2018-02-01, version 1.4.8*

An amazing app.

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2017-09-09, version 1.4.7*

Cool for personal use, but if you want to share a beach with someone...say that's trying to find you. It crashes. So you end up having to send 3/4 confusing screenshots

## Frequently asked questions about Our Malibu Beaches

### What does the Our Malibu Beaches app do?

This app provides detailed information and directions to help users find and access the public beaches in Malibu. It aims to demystify how to reach and enjoy the sandy shores, even those adjacent to private properties.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include pinpointed directions to beaches, expert tips for enjoying the coastline, guidance on finding elusive accessways, and information about which parts of the beach are publicly owned and accessible.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This suggests that some features or content may be unlocked through additional payments.

### Who is this app designed for?

The app is designed for anyone who wants to explore and enjoy the public beaches in Malibu. It's particularly useful for those who are unfamiliar with the area or unsure about how to access certain beach sections.

### How does this app help with beach access?

It helps by providing specific directions to access points that might otherwise be difficult to find. The app also clarifies public rights to beach areas, empowering users to confidently enjoy the coastline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.8 — 2021-11-21

Updated beach and access ways for 2022!

### 2.0.7 — 2021-06-29

All updated accessway and beach information! Updated as of Summer, 2021!

### 2.0.5 — 2020-07-16

Updated information about closures due to California state local health directives.

### 2.0.4 — 2019-07-08

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.3 — 2019-07-02

Minor bug fixes.

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