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

Studio City Court Yard Hotel

Studio City Court Yard Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12933 Ventura Blvd Studio City CA
The price is ฿2,905 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,905
฿3,376 total
11 Oct - 12 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! (1,383 reviews)
"Hotel was great the room was clean air condition work great the parking was convenient as well and extremely affordable"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Studio City Court Yard Hotel
Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿5,789 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿5,789
฿6,728 total
22 Oct - 23 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 ...
Hotel Angeleno
Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

5 out of 5
101 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is ฿14,664 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿14,664
฿19,122 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
Fairmont Miramar 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 ฿4,239 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,239
฿4,927 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
Marina del Rey Hotel

Marina del Rey Hotel

4 out of 5
13534 Bali Way Marina del Rey CA
The price is ฿7,314 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿7,314
฿10,011 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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
Luskin Hotel

Luskin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
425 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles CA
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The price is ฿10,487 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿10,487
฿14,488 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 ...
Luskin 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