Central Malibu Travel Guide

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A coastal highway with a clear blue sky, a sea view, and yellow flowering plants on the right.
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Stay near popular Central Malibu attractions

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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)

฿5,593
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
The price is ฿6,402 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,402
฿7,441 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (2,385 reviews)
"Dinner at the restaurant was good. Continental breakfast was just ok."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hotel Angeleno
Palm Garden Hotel

Palm Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
495 N Ventu Park Rd Thousand Oaks CA
The price is ฿4,584 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿4,584
฿5,134 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,548 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! They property is beautiful and the staff was very helpful and friendly. I will stay here again when we come back to visit our family! Thank you and thank you for making accommodations for our dog !"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Palm Garden Hotel
Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

5 out of 5
101 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is ฿14,446 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿14,446
฿18,839 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,055 reviews)
"you might see Arnold :D:D:"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel

Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel

3.5 out of 5
30100 Agoura Rd Agoura Hills CA
The price is ฿5,559 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿5,559
฿6,348 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Agoura Hills. Enjoy free parking, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"very clean, spacious, and nice."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Sheraton Agoura Hills 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 ฿4,725 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,725
฿5,491 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,153 reviews)
"I liked the front staff, the room was great, the tv was large. the room was clean, plenty of parking...and it was quiet..I slept well."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Grand Vista Hotel

Grand Vista Hotel

3 out of 5
999 Enchanted Way Simi Valley CA
The price is ฿3,306 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,306
฿3,702 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,655 reviews)
"For travel baseball my fav hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

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.

A green sign with 'KOREATOWN' in white letters, a red lantern, and a traditional roof.

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.

A white church with a bell tower and arched windows.
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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