Malibu Beach is the northern half of the DCR's Dorchester Shores Reservation on Dorchester Bay, a guarded harbor beach with a bathhouse, sand chair, and boardwalk sharing its shoreline and parking with adjacent Savin Hill Beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beach open sunrise to sunset; lifeguards on duty Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Season
Grounds open year-round; lifeguard/swim season is Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Accessibility
Accessible bathhouse, one beach (sand) wheelchair available, and a boardwalk
Dogs
No dogs (except service animals) on the beach April 1 through September 15, per DCR regulation for Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
Banned now · back September 15Getting in
Access points along this beach
Savin Hill Beach pavilion
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Bathhouse at Savin Hill/Malibu pavilion
Changing rooms
Bathhouse with changing rooms
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Malibu Beach in Boston open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Are there restrooms at Malibu Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Malibu Beach?
Yes. Malibu Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Malibu Beach?
No dogs (except service animals) on the beach April 1 through September 15, per DCR regulation for Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
Is there an entry fee at Malibu Beach?
No, entry is free.