Nicholas Canyon Beach
Nicholas Canyon Beach
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC25,523 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
This beach is about five miles from Point Dume and seems to be missed by most people. It is a long wide beach with a good sized parking lot. You have to pay to park, though they do have ten minute parking area if you are like me and mostly just want to take pictures. I spoke to a man who was going to fish along the rocks of the point. He said it’s a good spot and is real fishing unlike those who fish along piers. I walked down the beach a little ways and got some great photos of a couple of sandpipers. Was definitely worth the stop.
Written 24 September 2024
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Miss Valerie
Los Angeles, CA76 contributions
Sept 2020
We found it on our way back to Santa Barbara on the Highway 1, and enjoyed the sunset.
It felt so pristine and secluded.
The entrance is hard to find. Easy to miss when u pass it. Please keep it clean.
It felt so pristine and secluded.
The entrance is hard to find. Easy to miss when u pass it. Please keep it clean.
Written 3 September 2020
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Daniel A
Beijing, China35,130 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We came along and noticed how calm this beach was compared to others so we just sat back and enjoyed the beach for a few hours. It was so pleasant and wonderful. California is so blessed to have so many awesome beaches.
Written 16 July 2017
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Tom R
Santa Monica, CA122 contributions
Oct 2016 • Business
From Spring to Fall this spot is known for long left peeling off the point when South swells pour into the region. Best at low tide, early morning when winds blow off shore. Takes swells 3-18 feet but watch out for the dangerous violent shore break when it gets big.
Written 7 October 2016
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Summerasalifestyle
Malibu, CA3,586 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
Nicholas is a beautiful beach, secluded and clean.
There is plenty of paid parking along with the standard pay machine. If you don't wanna pay, you can hike a hundred yards or so from PCH. I think it's worth the parking fee.
Lifeguard station is there although I haven't ever figured out when the lg is on duty/schedule.
The beach is nice and wide with plenty of room for peace and quiet.
It's clean--please keep it that way. No food, but there are porta-potties by lifeguard tower. The shore break can be kinda strong so take care when you swim
It's also known as zero's and is a way fun left--one of very few lefts in the area. Kinda localized but wait your turn, don't drop in and give a hoot and all is good in the water when you surf.
Enjoy, smile and pack out your trash.
There is plenty of paid parking along with the standard pay machine. If you don't wanna pay, you can hike a hundred yards or so from PCH. I think it's worth the parking fee.
Lifeguard station is there although I haven't ever figured out when the lg is on duty/schedule.
The beach is nice and wide with plenty of room for peace and quiet.
It's clean--please keep it that way. No food, but there are porta-potties by lifeguard tower. The shore break can be kinda strong so take care when you swim
It's also known as zero's and is a way fun left--one of very few lefts in the area. Kinda localized but wait your turn, don't drop in and give a hoot and all is good in the water when you surf.
Enjoy, smile and pack out your trash.
Written 20 April 2016
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WSJSS
444 contributions
May 2014
Gorgeous Beach! Feel the warm sand between your toes, breeze in your hair and the smell and sounds of the Ocean! Beautiful , clean and worth the drive , romantic for anytime, for two , families, party's . Fly a kite, frisbee, no matter what it's a picture perfect spot to take in the clean, beautiful Beach!
Enjoy your visit. We did!!
TIP: Clean Out houses with hand sanitizer. Don't forget your towels, drinking water, blanket, bucket to collect sea shells.
Enjoy!
Enjoy your visit. We did!!
TIP: Clean Out houses with hand sanitizer. Don't forget your towels, drinking water, blanket, bucket to collect sea shells.
Enjoy!
Written 11 May 2014
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S e
Malibu, CA26 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
Nice beach and not a lot of people come here. Great swimming and you can almost always see sea lions around. Bring your umbrella and beach blanket and enjoy the peace without the crowds.
Written 9 September 2015
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MGreen_53
Milton, GA16 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We just pulled off to take a few pictures - they are all postcard worthy. Wish we had had more time to spend there.
Written 16 March 2015
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Gina Watson
Fredericksburg, VA106 contributions
We went early in the morning and it was deserted. We saw a seal and a few birds that let you get up pretty close. We were lucky enough to be the only people on the entire beach and got to take in all of sights and sounds. Absolutely worth the price to park.
Written 3 March 2015
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Denise D
Agoura Hills, CA873 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
Great beach if you like a laid-back, secluded feeling. Clean water, clean beach, decent surfing conditions and normally a few locals. You will miss the entrance if you are not looking for it.
Written 1 December 2013
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