Central Malibu in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hallowed Ground, Critical Landmark and Popular Icon

Hallowed Ground Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Hallowed Ground Marker

Inscription.
The ancient volcanic cone of Point Dume was once used as sacred space by the native Chumash. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, sailing ships used it as a critical landmark to avoid nearby submerged rocks.

Today this site is used by the filming industry, surfers and beach enthusiasts from around the world. By taking a few extra steps to an approved trail, all visitors can show their respect for this much-loved place.

Erected by California State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 34° 0.124′ N, 118° 48.496′ W. Marker is in Malibu, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Central Malibu. It can be reached from Birdview Avenue. Marker is located off a trail that leads to Point Dume, on the nature reserve. It is within short distance from the parking lot at Point Dume State Beach. May require fees for parking. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7377 Birdview Ave, Malibu CA 90265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Point Dume (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Working Laser (approx. 7 miles away); Legacy Park (approx. 7.3 miles away); M*A*S*H (approx. 7½ miles away); Ballard Mountain (approx. 7½ miles away); Malibu's Earliest History (approx. 7.6 miles away); This Parcel of Land (approx. 7.7 miles away); Malibu Lagoon (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malibu.

Also see . . .
1. Point Dume State Beach (California State Parks). (Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Point Dume on Wikipedia. Point Dume is a promontory on the coast of Malibu, California, that juts out into the

Hallowed Ground, Landmark and Popular Icon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 23, 2026

2. Hallowed Ground, Landmark and Popular Icon Marker

Pacific Ocean. The point, a long bluff, forms the northern end of Santa Monica Bay. Several films and TV shows have been filmed in the area. There are plenty of recreational options for visitors and locals alike, including surfing, hiking, etc. (Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Hallowed Ground, Critical Landmark and Popular Icon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 23, 2026

3. Hallowed Ground, Critical Landmark and Popular Icon Marker

Located on a pedestrian trail near the beach parking lot.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.