Zuma Beach offers 1. 8 miles of sandy beach with eight parking lots providing approximately 2,000 parking spaces, making it accessible for both swimmers and water sports enthusiasts.

The beach features lifeguard stations, restrooms, showers, volleyball courts, food concessions, and a scenic 2. 5-mile bike path running northward.

Known for surfing, windsurfing, and body surfing with notable winter whale watching opportunities, though visitors should be aware of rough surf and riptides.