Point Dume’ for the Sunset, Malibu


Point Dume’ at Dusk (the in between)


Point Dume’ State Preserve is an amazing sanctuary.

“It features headlands, cliffs, rocky coves and vast beach access. The beach is presently operated by Los Angeles County, which also operates Zuma County Beach. These facilities are noted for swimming, surfing, scuba diving and fishing. Point Dume is a perfect place to watch for California gray whales during the December – March migration period.”

It is a beautiful drive and is only around eighteen miles from Santa Monica on the PCH. To get to the beach you walk through this beautiful field of coastal foliage. As you approach the cliff, one breathes in and one breathes out, letting the internal aaaaah commune with the universe. The vista is just breathtaking. Dolphins are dancing in the surf and the pelicans are just so spectacular. To get down to the beach you descend on these rickety worn wooden stairs. This place is so lovely for a picnic, beach lounging, or an afternoon walk. And YES! there is no garbage to be seen. The only scar is there are these hideous water pipes from the mansions above that hang down from the cliffs. Oh, and there was a ship wreck on the beach; a small sailboat.

This time we decided to ascend to the top of the park to see the sunset. In the background are luxurious mansions, where many well-known entertainers live, like Julia Roberts and Bob Dillon. After moving to LA, I have decided to take the word “Star” or “Celebrity” out of my vocabulary. I think the actor, James Woods, said it best when he stated, “Celebrity – I don’t even know what that means. Obviously it’s the same basic word as celebration, but I don’t know what’s being celebrated.”


The hike up is pretty easy and when we arrived at the top “aahhh” or shall I say “Carpe Diem.” What a breath-taking sunset! I have to say once again, I love pelicans. I love how they dive into the sea and how they glide inches away from the water. They are just the coolest creatures. Primal is the best word to describe them. They seem ancient. No wonder the Alchemists used the Pelican in their symbolism.

Don and I have made a ritual of applauding to the sunset and its grandeur as it slips under the horizon. I first experienced the applause for the sunset when I was in Key West. Everyone gathers at the pier in Key West and watches the sunset and over the years they have adopted a tradition of applauding at the sun’s finale. I thought that it was so cool; what a great way to celebrate life! So I have adopted that simple ritual into my day-to-day life.

If you are looking for an amazing day trip to another world, Point Dume is the place to BE.
Oh yeah, on our way back we stopped at Pavilion’s grocery store (Safeway with a fancy name) in Malibu for some food and who did we see? The entertainer, Shannen Doherty, buying a sack of potatoes.
A day of breathtaking communion with nature and some E sitings.

What else can you ask for in LA?

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