Central Malibu Travel Guide

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Pepperdine University

9.0/10 (162 reviews)
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.
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2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills

฿4,920
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

฿1,607
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine
Uptimal Paragliding

Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

฿10,495
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure

Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)

฿5,543
per adult
Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

฿4,100
per adult
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour
Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour

Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes

฿1,279
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes
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Top hotels in Central Malibu

Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,321 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿5,321
฿6,184 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,399 reviews)
"Great hotel. Spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Nice restaurant and bar, with a great Happy Hour. Not walk-friendly (the hotel is just off the 405, and there is nothing around it. Very close to many areas by car or Uber (Brentwood, Santa Monica, North of Montana, Westwood)."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Hotel Angeleno
Marina del Rey Hotel

Marina del Rey Hotel

4 out of 5
13534 Bali Way Marina del Rey CA
The price is ฿7,452 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,452
฿10,157 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marina del Rey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Marina del Rey Hotel
Studio City Court Yard Hotel

Studio City Court Yard Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12933 Ventura Blvd Studio City CA
The price is ฿2,882 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,882
฿3,349 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Studio City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,377 reviews)
"During our six-day stay at this establishment, I must express my dissatisfaction with the service provided. Despite being a budget-friendly option, the housekeeping staff exhibited extremely rude behavior. When I requested a change of towels, it appeared that they were doing so at their own expense. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Studio City Court Yard 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 ฿4,476 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,476
฿5,202 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Van Nuys. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Luskin Hotel

Luskin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
425 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿10,403 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿10,403
฿14,373 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,971 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Luskin Hotel
Grand Vista Hotel

Grand Vista Hotel

3 out of 5
999 Enchanted Way Simi Valley CA
The price is ฿3,329 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,329
฿3,728 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Simi Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Grand Vista Hotel
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Where to stay in Central Malibu

Find the best Central Malibu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

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Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

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Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

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Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Lucky Strike Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.

Central Malibu Travel Guide