Point Dume State Beach and Natural Preserve
California · United States
Situated along the coast of Malibu, Point Dume is a promontory overlooking the Pacific Ocean that was named in 1793 by George Vancouver. This area , features stunning seaside views, is a popular filming location due to its proximity to many film production studios, and is also a popular destination for rock climbing. A portion of the promontory has also been designated as the Point Dume Nature Preserve.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Point Dume State Beach and Natural Preserve
Welcome to Point Dume State Beach and Natural Preserve. I am delighted to be your guide through this extraordinary convergence of ancient geology, complex human history, and cinematic legend. …
Listen in the app2The Trailhead and the Chaparral Incline
As we depart the incredibly small ten car parking strip, we immediately encounter the beginning of the trail leading upward toward the point. Finding a parking space here, especially on a weekend, is a triumph in itself, and the…
Listen in the app3The Summit Plaque and the Naming of the Point
We have reached the flat, expansive top of the promontory. Take a moment to catch your breath and let your eyes adjust to the sheer vastness of the horizon. …
Listen in the app4The Southern Cliff Edge and Sea Lion Overlook
Carefully make your way to the southern edge of the summit, keeping safely behind the established boundaries. You are now peering over the sheer cliff face of Point Dume, looking directly down into the churning waters of the…
Listen in the app5The Lower Loop Trail and Coastal Bird Habitat
Turning away from the main summit, we now head back slightly toward the direction of the parking lot before branching off onto a lower loop trail. This path is designed to guide us down from the highest elevation of the…
Listen in the app6The Secondary Promontory and Pirates Cove
We have arrived at the secondary promontory, a smaller but equally dramatic rocky outcropping situated to the west of the main summit. Standing on this rugged platform, you are presented with a spectacular dual vista. …
Listen in the app7The Staircase Descent and Dume Cove Tide Pools
We now approach the most physically demanding, yet rewarding, segment of our walking route. To reach the beaches and the tidal zones below, we must navigate a steep, rustic staircase cut directly into the side of the cliff. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Point Dume State Beach and Natural Preserve comes to a close here, standing on the soft sands with the vast Pacific Ocean rolling out before us. Turn around and look back up at the towering, dark volcanic…
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What is Point Dume State Beach and Natural Preserve?
Point Dume State Beach and Natural Preserve is a place in California · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | California · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.0012, -118.8064 |
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