Central Malibu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Paradise Cove Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Paradise Cove Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Malibu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.
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.
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.
Corral State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corral State Beach during your trip to Malibu?
Point Dume Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Point Dume Beach during your trip to Central Malibu?
Things to do
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour
Malibu Magic: Private Coastal Day Trip from Los Angeles
Top hotels in Central Malibu
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
cleanliness
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
It was ok
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hotel Angeleno
Great hotel. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Luskin Hotel
I did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Marina del Rey Hotel
Hotel is elegant, beautiful and in a great area. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable and the staff is professional and friendly. I’d definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Anza - A Calabasas Hotel
Was a one night stay but very comfortable clean quiet and beds were very cozy
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Malibu
Downtown Santa Monica
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.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
West Los Angeles
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.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Mar Vista
Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.
Century City
Shopping, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
