VISIT ZUMA BEACH
Zuma is the ultimate Southern California beach: wide, extends for miles. Zuma Beach has 1.8 miles of beach frontage with 105 acres of property. There are eight parking lots with approximately 2,000 parking spaces. Food stands are located at each end of the beach. Other amenities include restrooms, restaurants, showers, volleyball nets, and a bus stop. Beach wheelchairs are also available.
The water at Zuma is a little colder than at other Los Angeles beaches, but its ample amenities and white sand make it a perennial favorite of residents and visitors alike. This beach has become popular for both swimming and body surfing; however, it is also known for its rough surf and riptides. Zuma also has surfing and windsurfing. Zuma is also a great place to watch grey whales make their winter migration.
ZUMA BEACH SURF REPORT
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ZUMA BEACH UNDERPASS
Status: Closed | Location: Busch Drive / PCH | Cause: Flooding, sediment, standing water
Latest Update as of April 29, 2026: Los Angeles County is actively working to reopen the underpass as soon as conditions safely allow while meeting required environmental protections. County crews removed the majority of accumulated sediment and debris during the weeks of April 13 and April 20, 2026.
Current efforts are focused on addressing an extreme amount of standing water, approximately 10 inches deep, caused by elevated groundwater levels and seasonal site conditions. The underpass will reopen once conditions are safe for vehicle travel.
Background
Seasonal flooding, accumulated sediment, and standing water near Zuma Creek can affect safe access through the underpass. This can result in temporary closures throughout the year.
Because the underpass is located immediately adjacent to Zuma Creek, work in the area must comply with state and federal regulations designed to safeguard protected jurisdictional waters, sensitive habitat, and wildlife. This requires coordination with agencies including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Once the appropriate clearances are obtained from these agencies, debris-clearance work is supervised by a qualified biologist. All work must follow applicable permit requirements, including strict limitations on conducting work when Zuma Creek water is flowing through the underpass roadway.
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Depending on seasonal site conditions, work near Zuma Creek may require federal and state regulatory reviews and approvals to protect water quality, habitat and wildlife.