Ashley Tisdale uses gal pal Kim Hidalgo as a shield against the cameras as they visit Paradise Cove Beach on Saturday afternoon (January 28) in Malibu, Calif. The twosome soaked up some rays from the sun during their girl’s day out.

Kim tweeted, “Perfect day at the beach #Malibu.” And it looks like they’re headed out again — “Impromptu vacay with the girls haha,” she added. Ashley also tweeted about a new friend she met at the beach — a ladybug!