1 / 8
Paradise Cove
Drop the hook off Paradise Cove in Malibu and you're looking at one of the most iconic stretches of Southern California coastline — a tucked-away sandy beach backed by bluffs that's somehow stayed quieter than the rest of the LA coast. The water is a stunning deep blue, and the famous beachfront restaurant is a short dinghy ride or swim to shore if you want a proper meal with that view.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Paradise Cove · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
00:0006:0012:0018:0023:00
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Busiest around 13:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 15:00
- 43% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~4h
Plan a Passage
Popular
18 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
Looking for more options? Search all boats near Paradise Cove →