Central Malibu Travel Guide
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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?
Activities
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Self Guided Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
Malibu Fire Road Downhill Electric Mountain: Intermediate Level
Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience
Our pick of the best Central Malibu Hotel Deals
Sunrise Malibu Road Beachfront Penthouse
Gorgeous view, very nicely furnished, dolphins swam right in front of us daily between 9 and 10 am, direct access to a relatively quiet beach (though we headed to Zuma most of the time because it was better for our teens to body board) ... at high tide sitting on the balcony is like being out on ...
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
The Huntley Hotel
Amazing hotel. Friendly staff. Walking distance to lots of stuff.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Marina del Rey Hotel
Great hotel. Have stayed multiple times. Conveniently located close to LAX. Safe clean area walking distance to some shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Angeleno
Recommend
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Pierside Santa Monica
Bathroom very small. No slippers, safe not even secured to wall. No extra pillows or blankets and noisy part of town. Parking very expensive. Valet team Very quick.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Upscale, amenities great.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 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.
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.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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