Life's a beach! Olivier Martinez bonds with Halle Berry's daughter Nahla on a day out in Malibu

By Leah Simpson
PUBLISHED: 04:54, 8 April 2012 | UPDATED: 21:52, 8 April 2012

She is currently embroiled in a legal spat with her former partner Gabriel Aubry over their four-year-old daughter Nahla.
But while Halle Berry is reportedly attempting to win permission to move the youngster to her fiancé Olivier Martinez's native France, the group have been putting on a touching display during the Easter break.

Family day out: American Actress Halle Berry and partner Olivier Martinez spent the day at the beach with Halle's daughter Nahla Aubry in Malibu

Apple of their eye: Olivier keeps a watchful eye on Nahla as he and Halle stroll together on Malibu Beach

The actress and her loved ones took to Malibu where they frolicked on the beach.
The 45-year-old appeared to be in utter bliss as she enjoyed the fresh ocean air and having her two favourite people around her.

Rock out! Mother and daughter selected large stones from the water

Barefoot beauties: The 45-year-old is taking time off during the Easter break to entertain her four-year-old

Nature's biggest fan: Nahla found the things around her very intriguing during the beach trip

The busy star took time out from the time consuming school runs she is often seen on to play in the sand with her child.
Wearing a pink bikini underneath a loose white T-shirt and denim shorts, the pixie-haired movie star looked effortlessly good.
Her little girl was dressed in a pretty multi-coloured striped dress but despite her delicate look, she clearly has a tomboy personality.

Tomboy: The little girl sat on a makeshift swing as Olivier manned the ropes

Having fun: The two got to bond as they legally prepare to become a unit

Don't let me go! The Frenchman took Nahla for a tiny dip in the ocean

Nahla was enthusiastic about discovering the nature around her, running up and down the shore to collect decayed palm leaves and large rocks.
And she appeared to be getting along brilliantly with her future step-father, swinging on makeshift apparatus under the Frenchman’s guidance.
The two even had some alone time as he took the little girl for a small dip in the water while her mother captured the moment on camera.

Effortless style: Halle looked great in an oversized white T-shirt and denim shorts

Wanting a new start: She is currently embroiled in a custody battle with her ex Gabriel Aubry

Picture perfect: Berry captures a touching moment on her camera phone

According to TMZ.com, Berry's legal council hope to prove that Gabriel’s modelling schedule would mean he has plenty of free time to travel back and forth from the US to Europe to visit his child.
However Gabriel is vigorously opposing the proposed move, which must be approved by the custody judge.