Point Dume (4.0 miles) - Westward Beach Road off the PCH
I'd like to preface this entry of hikeblog with a little backstory. Twice during the hike I found myself in precarious situations. Luckily, both times I ran into groups of fellow hikers. Neither group, having come upon a 27 year old female hiking alone, decided it would be a good idea to help me and even went so far as to stare as I tried to avoid plummeting to a very tragic death. Thanks fellow LA hikers! I hope your pet dies.
I'd like to preface this entry of hikeblog with a little backstory. Twice during the hike I found myself in precarious situations. Luckily, both times I ran into groups of fellow hikers. Neither group, having come upon a 27 year old female hiking alone, decided it would be a good idea to help me and even went so far as to stare as I tried to avoid plummeting to a very tragic death. Thanks fellow LA hikers! I hope your pet dies.
This week's hike brings us to the beach. It is a widely known fact that snakes hate the beach* (*note: wikipedia it.) Based on this random assumption I headed out to Point Dume at Zuma Beach. This is where every tv show and movie films their beach scenes. Keep an eye out for it the next time you're watching tv. Point Dume is also a production assistant's worst nightmare.
Looking down from what I'm guessing is the point part of Point Dume.
The history of Point Dume. You mean it was named after a guy? Who found it? Fascinating.
The trail split off into various directions (kind of like hiking inside a chose your own adventure story!) and as with most of my solo hiking adventures, I soon found myself yet again in the backyard of a rich person's house.
Precarious situation #1. With the tide coming in and the steep cliff ahead I wondered if the last conversation I would ever have would be "let's all meet at my place and go to disneyland".
A bad day to be a bird. This is just one of many dead birds I had to avoid along the way. Also a convenient place to leave your empty can of beer.
I was lured down the beach by the cuteness of some sea lions. Adorable. 
Aww. They are so cute. And taste delicious with bbq sauce.
Random paddles. I don't even know what smashball is but I'm sure you don't want to play it when you are 20 feet above jagged rocks.
Precarious situation #2. I got to the top only to realize there was no way down. This is where I ran into group #2. Conversation as follows: Me: Hey! Is there any way down to there? That's too steep right?
Random Guy: Yeah.
Me: Well, that's unfortunate for me
Random Guy: I guess so. (goes back to smoking his cigarette)
Random Guy: Yeah.
Me: Well, that's unfortunate for me
Random Guy: I guess so. (goes back to smoking his cigarette)
Almost stepped on this little guy. I've named him Claw. He is my friend.
Rockin some pretty awesome sock tans while hanging out on some rocks near the end of the hike. Overall, pretty sweet hike. Less terrifying than I remembered. more pictures
Dead bird count: 15
Snake count: 0
Hike rating:
5 out of 5 Brocks
