Western Malibu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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

El Matador State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, El Matador State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Malibu. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
You can take time to visit Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach during your travels to Malibu.
Trancas Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Trancas Beach during your trip to Malibu?
Broad Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Broad Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Malibu.
Malibu West Beach Club
Malibu West Beach Club is just one of the places to see in Malibu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Things to do

2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills

Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

Malibu Magic: Private Coastal Day Trip from Los Angeles

Private Pacific Coast Highway & Coastal Towns Day Trip
Top hotels in Western Malibu

The Huntley Hotel
Exceptional food and hotel. Parking was a bit expensive $68
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
The room was very clean bathroom was very clean!! Parking is a little hard but especially if you have big suvs or trucks But all in all great place to stay I would stay again
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Anza - A Calabasas Hotel
Super clean, and the staff was great. We especially loved the girl who worked at Graze Bistro. We got coffee from her every morning and she was so friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Pierside Santa Monica
Great hotel with great staff. Friendly and professional
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Palm Garden Hotel
They were doing some renovations so the next door restaurant was closed but everything else was great. Relaxing pool area, room had good amount of space, all was clean.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Ocean View Hotel
I was able to check in early since my room was ready! It allowed me to go enjoy the beach which is conveniently located across the highway.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Western 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.

Brentwood
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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 Westwood Village 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.


