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.
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Dogs
No dogs (except service animals) on the beach April 1 through September 15, per DCR regulation for Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
Getting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town's beach pages before you go.
Access points along this beach
Savin Hill Beach pavilion
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Bathhouse at Savin Hill/Malibu pavilion
Common questions
Is Malibu in Boston open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Are there restrooms at Malibu?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
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