Rangers here really know their marine life. This is also the best beach to see the grunion running. The slippery, silvery little fish come ashore at night to spawn after the full or new moons from March to August. California law protects public access to beaches. Staffing is good in summer, particularly at midday, but can be spotty in winter.
Rip currents are a common hazard.
Malibu Lagoon is part of the 169 acre state park. It is a good place for bird watching, especially migratory models that stop to rest here in the spring and fall en route to and from Alaska and Central America. The brackish wetlands are fed by Malibu Creek, which often is only a trickle, but enough to support a small fishery and an ecosystem of tiny creatures that attract hungry birds. A little west of the park and point are the million dollar homes of celebrities behind the gates of Malibu Colony. The residential enclave was started in 1928 as a hideaway for film stars.