Central Malibu Travel Guide

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Central Malibu
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Popular places to visit

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University

Explore the campus of Pepperdine University during your travels in Malibu. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pepperdine University
Paradise Cove

Paradise Cove

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Paradise Cove might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Malibu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.

Paradise Cove
Point Dume State Beach and Preserve

Point Dume State Beach and Preserve

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Point Dume State Beach and Preserve might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Central Malibu. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Point Dume State Beach and Preserve
Westward Beach

Westward Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Westward Beach during your travels in Central Malibu? Discover the area's sunsets and mountain views.

Westward Beach
Corral State Beach

Corral State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corral State Beach during your trip to Malibu?

Corral State Beach

Point Dume Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Point Dume Beach during your trip to Central Malibu?

Point Dume Beach

Things to do

Luxury Mercedes Transportation

Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour

฿21,904
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour
Malibu Waterfall Electric MTB & Hiking Adventure Tour

Self Guided Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)

฿5,476
per adult
Self Guided Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
Venturing into the untamed charm of LA through our "Urban Escape" package with these wonderful women!

Nature Adventure with Private Transport to Waterfall and more!

฿18,308
per traveller
Nature Adventure with Private Transport to Waterfall and more!
Malibu Wine, Food & Beach Tour

Malibu Wine, Food & Beach Tour

฿2,268
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malibu Wine, Food & Beach Tour
Uptimal Paragliding

Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

฿10,369
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
You could be here right now!

2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills

฿4,860
per adult
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
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Top hotels in Central Malibu

Hotel Angeleno
Hotel Angeleno
4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ฿6,458 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿6,458
฿7,504 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,669 reviews)
"Convenient, clean, good service"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hotel Angeleno
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills by IHG
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills by IHG
4 out of 5
10740 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ฿4,933 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,933
฿7,609 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Can’t ask for a better yet reasonably priced luxury hotel in the Beverly Hills neighborhood. The staff here are absolutely friendly and they keep checking on you everyday. The rooms were stark clean and the facility is spotless. My only cringe is the parking and it’s understandably congested given ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills by IHG
The Huntley Hotel
The Huntley Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is ฿9,064 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿9,064
฿11,975 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,882 reviews)
"Jacuzzi was not functioning and it was the reason we choose this hotel. Very disappointed nothing was posted or noted about this until we found out on our own by going down to take a dip."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Huntley Hotel
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
3.5 out of 5
5525 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
The price is ฿4,662 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,662
฿5,417 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Van Nuys. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,441 reviews)
"I love the environments this day was great"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Cameo Beverly Hills
Cameo Beverly Hills
5 out of 5
1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,358 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿6,358
฿8,401 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"This was an excellent stay. Very peaceful and quiet."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Cameo Beverly Hills
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is ฿8,800 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿8,800
฿10,364 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,089 reviews)
"It is one of the few places we can find with two beds and a sofa bed. The property is in a good location that is in walking distance to beach, food and shopping. It is clean and everything very well maintained, stuff are very friendly and helpful. We stayed in other hotels in the area that also have ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Malibu

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Newbury Park

4/5(2 area reviews)

You might appreciate the restaurants and shopping in Newbury Park, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Conejo Valley Botanic Garden and The Oaks are just a few notable stops.

Newbury Park
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Downtown Santa Monica

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

While you're in Downtown Santa Monica, take in top sights like Santa Monica Beach and jump on the metro at Downtown Santa Monica Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Santa Monica
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Ocean Park

4/5(23 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

Ocean Park
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West Los Angeles

1/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

West Los Angeles
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Westwood

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Westwood
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Mar Vista

Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Penmar Golf Course and Walk Streets.

Mar Vista

Central Malibu Travel Guide