As well as being a great beach, Malibu Lagoon State Beach contains a unique bird sanctuary where more than 200 species stop each year during their annual migrations. The only drawback here is that the water can be polluted at times and swimming is not really an option when the lagoon is drained. Besides swimming, lounging and birdwatching—this is a popular scuba diving area because the reefs and kelp beds just offshore attract a range of marine life. view all details