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
Water not monitored off-season
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
Allowed now · ban starts April 1Getting 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?
Malibu Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Malibu Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
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.