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City in California, United States
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Malibu is a beach city hugs the Pacific Ocean, north of Santa Monica in the northwest corner of Los Angeles County. Because of the town's location on the ocean and the proximity to downtown L.A.'s studios, Malibu has become a fixture in American culture, and has been featured on popular TV shows such as Two and a Half Men and Hannah Montana.
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Pepperdine boasts the best ocean views of any college campus in the United States and is consistently ranked by the Princeton Review as having the most beautiful campus in the United States. The university also consistently ranks in the Top 40 academic programs in the United States. Pepperdine ascends up from Pacific Coast Highway on a huge piece of land, and the Pacific Ocean feels part of this uniquely beautiful campus. Of particular note are the Heroes Garden on the Drescher Graduate Campus, the Weisman Museum of Art, and Stauffer Chapel.
Surfrider Beach
Malibu Lagoon is an estuary at the mouth of Malibu Creek. This area is home to one of the most famous famous surf breaks in Los Angeles County, a beach that played a central role in the development of the West Coast surf culture. Contests are held throughout the year and surfers are crowding for the best waves at other times.
This film festival is a one-day event established in 1997, showcasing American and International independent films.
A popular 2.6-mile round-trip that leads to a 30-foot-tall waterfall.
Good for tidepooling.
A surfing themed restaurant and bar that is extremely popular. Tuesday's Happy Hour is called Taco Tuesdays, where you can eat grilled fish tacos and have a couple beers for a couple dollars. Very popular with the locals.
Malibu's upscale version of fast food, the ordering process at Reel Inn is simple: choose a fish, two sides, and either salad or cole slaw, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and then wait at a bench (indoors and outdoors) while your food is prepared. The fish is good, the prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is friendly. Valet parking is mandatory on weekends, and parking attendants have been known to mix up keys.
Chic terrace with a stunning view of the ocean, excellent food, friendly staff, and celebrity doodles on the walls. The Bentlys, Rolls Royces, and other lux autos in the parking lot give you an idea of cost.
On its own private beach, the only beach in all of Southern California that allows alcohol. Has a private picnic area with tables and chairs, no need to purchase food from the restaurant. There is parking which you need to pay, you can get your ticket validated inside. The atmosphere is great and the food is pretty good, this is the local hot spot for people of all ages. Romantic enough for a date but fun enough for the whole family. Can get very, very crowded in the morning so call ahead and make your reservation (probably a good idea regardless of the time slot).
Very popular and delicious seafood stand and restaurant, a great place for lunch on a hot Malibu beach day. Fish is caught fresh in the morning before they open. Try the popular ahi tuna burger.
High-end Greek food in the heart of Malibu.
Malibu outpost of the swanky Japanese chain, with excellent sushi and gorgeous ocean views.
Has become the new spot for local nightlife with their bar.
Great place to get a drink and watch the sunset. Especially popular on Sunday afternoons.
A charming Cape Cod-style hotel tucked along the beachside bluffs of Malibu.
Located on the beach in the heart of Malibu. It is quaint among Malibu hotels, with only 21 Beachfront and GardenView rooms and suites of Asian persuasion.
Located across from Surfrider Beach, this motel is more well-suited for families than most Malibu hotels.
e.g. formerly Malibu Motel
One of Malibu's less expensive options.
Has perhaps the most central location of Malibu hotels, on PCH in the heart of Malibu.
An upscale outdoor mall or "lifestyle center". Mainly boutiques and fashion chains, but also a Whole Foods if you need provisions for a day at the beach.
Take Pacific Coast Highway (California State Route 1) north from Santa Monica. From Los Angeles International Airport, take San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405) north to Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10) west.
Read in the guideThe main (and pretty much only) route through Malibu is along the Pacific Coast Highway. It's the "main street" of Malibu.
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