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Things to Do in Malibu

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Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour (Pacific Coast Highway)
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Luxury Car Tours
from $15.00 per adult
Small-Group Malibu Wine Hike
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Wine Tours
from $49.00 per adult
Scenic Malibu Electric Mountain Biking Experience
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Mountain Bike Tours
from $139.00 per adult
Private Half-Day Yacht Tour along the Los Angeles Coastline
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Sailing
from $599.00 per group (up to 6)
All Day LA Hollywood & Beach Tour
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Luxury Car Tours
from $123.03 per adult
Private Surf Lessons in Malibu
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Surfing Lessons
from $102.57 per adult
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
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Bus Tours
from $246.16 per adult
Stand up Paddle Board in Malibu
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from $81.03 per adult
Malibu Wineries Private Tour
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Bus Tours
from $532.27 per adult (price varies by group size)
Malibu Coast Sunset Cruise on Luxurious 63 Ft Motor Yacht / 4 Hr Private Charter
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Private and Luxury
from $1,630.77 per group (up to 6)

Top Attractions in Malibu

1. The Getty Villa

Speciality Museums

Pacific Palisades

The Getty Villa is the culmination of J Paul Gettys re-creation of an Italian villa in Malibu.

2. El Matador State Beach

Beaches

It features 300 foot red clay palisade bluffs, the beach at their base littered with giant rocks sculpted by the sea.

3. Zuma Beach

Beaches

Malibu

by Well_travelled_Dad

Miles and miles of clean white powder sand backed by a paved path.

4. Point Dume State Beach and Preserve

State Parks

Malibu

by L5112CDrichards

Point Dume juts out at the northern end of Santa Monica Bay as a unique natural landmark like no other.

5. Malibu Pier

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks

Malibu

by L5112CDrichards

Malibu was a hideaway along Pacific Coast Highway when it was a winding, narrow roadway north of Santa Monica, The pier…

6. Pepperdine University

Educational sites

The display is comprised of nearly 3,000 flags representing the nationality of each person who died as a result of the…

7. Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach

State Parks • Beaches

This picturesque beach was named after the 1940s and 50s actor Leo Carrillo (who I sipped Lemonade with when I was 8…

8. Paradise Cove

Beaches • Beach & Pool Clubs

Malibu

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Open now

This is THE California beach scene locale from the time of "Gidget" - the "Beach Boys" - gentrified Hollywood, to the…

9. Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum

Speciality Museums

Malibu

by KVanBFayetteville_NC

Nestled in the dunes, where the Malibu River meets the Pacific is a jaw-dropping antique estate in pristine condition.

10. Malibu Lagoon State Beach

Beaches

Malibu

It has a bird preserve, sandy and rocky beaches, surfers, a lifeguard.

11. Topanga Beach

Beaches

The sea hares look like giant black slugs approx the size of a papaya or a little bigger.

12. Carbon Beach

Beaches

Malibu

13. Surfrider Beach

Beaches

This is one of the placed where California's surf culture was launched, with one of the longest/gentlest natural surf…

14. Solstice Canyon

Canyons

Half way up the canyon is one of the oldest structures built in Malibu in the 1800's.

15. Malibu Family Wines

Wineries & Vineyards

by SweetPeaVentura_CA

Live music, strings of lights and outdoor bars provide a unique space to picnic and socialize.

16. Escondido falls hike

Parks • Hiking Trails

The lower falls were a raging torrent of brown water.

17. Malibu Country Mart

Shopping Malls

Right off the PCH & next to Pepperdine is a prime 6-acre spot that a visionary claimed for a special purpose many years…

18. Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio

Wineries & Vineyards

by michaelpY372BZ

The location features outdoor seating as well as a small indoor seating area.

19. Malibu Bluffs Park

Parks

Malibu

Playing fields, picnic tables, kids areas, paths towards the sea.

20. El Pescador State Beach

Beaches

Malibu

Sea lions and sea birds cavorted in the waves near the shore.

21. Broad Beach

Beaches

Malibu

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The community has been losing/erosion sand and beach width along with the dunes for years.

22. Westward Beach

Beaches

Malibu

You'll see whales, dolphins surfing (yes, really), sea lions, and all manner of sea bird.

23. Backbone Trail

Biking Trails • Hiking Trails

From Will Rogers, the trail begins as a steep fire road (bikeable) and traverses several picturesque canyons with…

24. Malibu Colony

Neighborhoods

Malibu

The Malibu Colony is a strip of PRIVATE BEACH that is located north of The Malibu Lagoon and south of where Malibu Rd.

25. Zuma and Trancas Canyons

Canyons

26. La Piedra Beach

Beaches

Malibu

by michaelgarcia

It has a lot of wildlife and an occassional nude running around.

27. Sandstone Peak

Scenic Walking Areas

by TravelingMerm

And with the wind, I’m really glad I left my hat at home - it’s crazy at the peak - be super aware bc it’ll blow you...

28. Dan Blocker Beach

Beaches

Malibu

29. Nicholas Canyon Beach

Beaches

Picnic tables and benches in the parking lot and at the plateau by the lifeguard tower.

30. Las Tunas Beach

Beaches

Malibu

by Summerasalifestyle

Lacks parking due to ongoing highway repairs and private homes north and south.

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