Point Dume Village, Malibu
Distance (mi) = 30.0
Ave Speed (mph) = 10.0
Max Speed (mph) = 22.0
Time (h:m) = 3:00
Route:
Highway 1 S (PHC), Zuma Beach, Malibu, Toppanga State Beach, Will Rogers State Beach, bike path, HI-Santa Monica Hostel
I had an early start from the Leo Carrillo campground. Leaving at 7:30 am, gave me an hour of riding with light traffic on Highway 1 S. Within a mile, I entered a 27 mile stretch which is known as Malibu, a city of only 15,000. I passed by Zuma Beach, a very long strip of sand, between the ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), as Highway 1 is called here. One item to note is that all beaches require a fee tor parking, such as Zuma Beach which charges $8.00. Many avoid paying by parking on the PCH shoulder ... making it dicier for bikers. PHC is very busy but has moderate to wide shoulders. Riding through the long city of Malibu involves dealing with four short hills. The scenery is superb with houses on the cliff and mansions on the Pacific Ocean side. Often, the ocean almost laps at your feet while riding the Malibu stretch of the PCH.
About eight miles South of Leo Carrillo, I stopped at the Point Dume Village at Heathercliff Rd. for coffee and breakfast. I had the coffee, a Cafe Au Lait, at the Cafecito Organico. This espresso place has unique features, such as options for sweetening with cane syrup or organic agave syrup, nice cushioned lounge chairs outside, and a more unconventional roster of drinks. Using self-sourced beans, Cafecito Organico aims to provide caffeine addicts with what they call an artisan coffee experience.
Directly across from Cafecito, is Lily's Cafe and Pastries where I enjoyed the best breakfast burrito ever ...eggs not overcooked, crispy bacon, cheese, nice refried beans, plus more, with their home made spicy salsa. This small food joint's fare is very moderately priced and it is where the locals go -- for over 20 years. Nothing fancy in decor, food made with love in the back room. There are a few quirks. For example, if you want water, you have to bring your own cup.
I spent the night at the very centrally-located HI Santa Monica Hostel. This place was very well run and a pleasant experience.
Ave Speed (mph) = 10.0
Max Speed (mph) = 22.0
Time (h:m) = 3:00
Route:
Highway 1 S (PHC), Zuma Beach, Malibu, Toppanga State Beach, Will Rogers State Beach, bike path, HI-Santa Monica Hostel
I had an early start from the Leo Carrillo campground. Leaving at 7:30 am, gave me an hour of riding with light traffic on Highway 1 S. Within a mile, I entered a 27 mile stretch which is known as Malibu, a city of only 15,000. I passed by Zuma Beach, a very long strip of sand, between the ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), as Highway 1 is called here. One item to note is that all beaches require a fee tor parking, such as Zuma Beach which charges $8.00. Many avoid paying by parking on the PCH shoulder ... making it dicier for bikers. PHC is very busy but has moderate to wide shoulders. Riding through the long city of Malibu involves dealing with four short hills. The scenery is superb with houses on the cliff and mansions on the Pacific Ocean side. Often, the ocean almost laps at your feet while riding the Malibu stretch of the PCH.
About eight miles South of Leo Carrillo, I stopped at the Point Dume Village at Heathercliff Rd. for coffee and breakfast. I had the coffee, a Cafe Au Lait, at the Cafecito Organico. This espresso place has unique features, such as options for sweetening with cane syrup or organic agave syrup, nice cushioned lounge chairs outside, and a more unconventional roster of drinks. Using self-sourced beans, Cafecito Organico aims to provide caffeine addicts with what they call an artisan coffee experience.
Directly across from Cafecito, is Lily's Cafe and Pastries where I enjoyed the best breakfast burrito ever ...eggs not overcooked, crispy bacon, cheese, nice refried beans, plus more, with their home made spicy salsa. This small food joint's fare is very moderately priced and it is where the locals go -- for over 20 years. Nothing fancy in decor, food made with love in the back room. There are a few quirks. For example, if you want water, you have to bring your own cup.
I spent the night at the very centrally-located HI Santa Monica Hostel. This place was very well run and a pleasant experience.
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