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Surf Outpost

Malibu, California

95 RV Sites, 35 Tent Sites

5.01 reviews
Surf Outpost in Malibu, California, provides a beachfront full hookup camping experience on one of the most iconic coastlines in the world—the Malibu coast's surf breaks, Pacific views, and the Santa Monica Mountains' dramatic meeting of mountain and ocean create the Southern California outdoor experience that is simultaneously globally mythologized and genuinely breathtaking for the camping guest who wakes to Pacific surf sounds in a campground on the actual Malibu shore. The outpost's beach access for surfing, paddle boarding, and swimming in the Pacific alongside the Santa Monica Mountains' horseback riding and hiking trails creates the complete Malibu experience—ocean and mountain together—that the Los Angeles region's geography uniquely enables within a single day's recreation. The outpost's facility provides the practical services for beach camping in one of America's most expensive coastal real estate markets: full hookup sites, a beach for surfing, swimming, and paddle boarding in the Pacific, horseback riding access nearby in the Santa Monica Mountains, hiking trails into the national recreation area, a dog park for the trail companions and beach dogs that Malibu's outdoor culture includes, a general store for supplies, propane fills, showers, bathrooms, laundry, dump station, and Wi-Fi provide the self-sufficiency that camping on the Malibu coast requires given the surrounding community's resort pricing for all goods and services. The Pacific's surf provides the ambient soundtrack that defines the Malibu camping experience regardless of amenities. Malibu's 27-mile coastline between Santa Monica and the Ventura County line encompasses the surf breaks that established Southern California surfing culture in the twentieth century—Surfrider Beach's right-hand point break was the site of the earliest organized competitive surfing events in the 1950s and 1960s and remains one of the most recognizable surfing locations in the world. The Malibu Lagoon State Beach's wetland at the mouth of Malibu Creek provides the birding and wildlife observation complement to the surf culture, and the Adamson House's Spanish Colonial Revival architecture preserves the Malibu Legacy Pottery tile work and the Rindge family's early Malibu rancho heritage in a National Historic Landmark directly on the Malibu Lagoon. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the largest urban national park in the United States, encompasses 150,000 acres of chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and oak woodland between the Pacific Coast Highway and the San Fernando Valley—providing 500 miles of hiking and equestrian trails through a landscape where mountain lion, mule deer, and coyote occupy the rugged terrain that the Santa Monica Mountains' fault-block ridges create between the ocean and the urban grid. Topanga State Park's 36 miles of trails, the Backbone Trail's 67-mile traverse of the entire mountain range, and the Malibu Creek State Park's film location history provide the organized access to the mountains' backcountry interior. Surf Outpost operates year-round in Malibu's Southern California Mediterranean climate, where the reliable 60-70 degree coastal temperature range year-round and the consistent Pacific swell make surfing and beach recreation genuinely viable in every month of the calendar—January beach camping in Malibu is a Southern California experience unavailable anywhere else in America at comparable latitude. The summer fog layer that blankets the coast in June and July burns off by midday, the autumn months of September through November bring the warmest and clearest beach days of the year, and the winter surf season's northwest swells create the most powerful and technically challenging wave conditions at Surfrider and the surrounding point breaks.

What does this place offer

  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Dog Park
  • Dump Station
  • Full Hookup
  • General Store
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Laundry
  • Paddle Boarding

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5.0
Overall rating
1 reviews
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YCrestview, FL
September 2024
Well maintained park with amazing views overlooking the Malibu coastline and the Pacific Ocean

Location

25801 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, California 90265

Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

*DISCLAIMER* For reservations made prior to January 21st 2025, the previous cancellation and modification policy remains in effect: cancellations made two weeks before the scheduled arrival date will receive a 50% refund of the total reservation amount. Cancellations made within two weeks of the arrival date are non-refundable but can be credited toward a future booking on a date of your choice. Cancellation and Modification Policy: - Cancellation within 7 days of arrival date: No refunds will be issued but we can offer a credit. - Cancellation more than 7 days before arrival date: A one-time $50 cancellation fee will apply. Reservation Modifications: - A fee of $25 be applied for any adjustments or reductions to the reservation. Maximum Stay Length -Guests may stay at the RV Park for a maximum of up to 28 days. After this period, guests must depart for at least 3 days before returning. Age Requirements - Guests must be 21 years of age or older to reserve an RV or Tent Site. RV Size Limitations -Most sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 33 feet. -For larger vehicles, we recommend booking an XL Site. -Contact the office if you have questions about your vehicle size. Accepted RVs -To ensure safety and compliance, we welcome only professionally converted, DOT-approved RVs and factory-manufactured travel trailers. We’re unable to accommodate DIY builds unless they’re certified to meet DOT standards. -While we will do our best to accommodate requests, only site types can be guaranteed. We do not guarantee specific site numbers. RV Sites -All RV sites are equipped with full hook-ups; Electric, Water and Sewer with a 3' receptacle. -Surf Outpost does NOT allow any type of cassette toilets. RV Camping -RV Sites are located on the first and second levels of the property. -Varying views are available depending on Site Type. -Rates include up to 7 people and 3 pets per site. -Tents and enclosures are not allowed in RV Sites. Screen rooms may be used for sun protection during the day. -Different rates apply depending on site type. Tent Camping -Our tent campground is located on the top level of the property. -Available for tent and rooftop tent camping. -Rates include up to 5 guests and 2 tents per site. -Each site comes with a picnic table. -Different rates apply depending on site type. -No Pets Parking -RV sites are designed for back-in-only for proper hookup positioning. -Some sites may allow parallel parking. -Vehicles parked on your site must not obstruct the road and all tires must be off the pavement. -There are 3 additional parking areas for additional vehicles. -2 vehicles are included in the rate, any additional vehicles would be $10 per day per additional vehicle. Holiday Charges -Surf Outpost has a $40 surcharge per day for RV reservations during holiday weekends. -$10 surcharge per day for tent sites during holiday weekends. Additional Charges -A 15% Malibu Occupancy Tax is added to each reservation. The price shown per night on the reservation platform does not include tax Amenities -Full hook-up sites -Hot Showers -Additional Restrooms -Complimentary basic Wifi -Communal Outdoor Propane Grill -Laundry Fires -Only propane fires are permitted in both RV and Tent Sites. -Wood, charcoal and pellets are not allowed. -Please keep Malibu safe Visitors -Visitors are welcome! -Visitors must check-in at the front desk and pick up a Guest Pass upon arrival. -Up to 5 guests are allowed at tent sites and up to 8 guests at RV sites. Pets -A maximum of 3 pets are allowed per RV site. -Pets must remain on a leash at all times and stay within designated pet areas. -Pitbulls and Staffordshire Bull Terriers (full-bred or mixed) are not allowed. Cable TV and Wifi -Surf Outpost does not offer cable TV -Limited Wifi is available to all registered guests, signal strength may vary depending on park occupancy. Mail/Package Deliveries -We do not accept mail or package deliveries for guests, including items from Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, etc. Office Hours and Operations -7am-9pm -If you have a reservation and are arriving past office hours, a night guard will be present to assist with your check-in. Customer Service Commitment Our goal is to provide you and your family with an exceptional vacation experience. If you encounter any issues or have concerns, please feel free to reach out to us so we can ensure your stay is nothing short of amazing.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and Modification Policy: - Cancellation within 7 days of arrival date: No refunds will be issued but we can offer a credit. - Cancellation more than 7 days before arrival date: A one-time $50 cancellation fee will apply. Reservation Modifications: - A fee of $25 be applied for any adjustments or reductions to the reservation. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.