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 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
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Malibu Hills to Beach: Tandem Paragliding Flight Adventure
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour
Top hotels in Central Malibu
The Pierside Santa Monica
Overall property is great. Clean, and updated well. Location is ideal for walking to all surrounding attractions. Parking is valet and expensive, $76 nightly. But maybe that is typical for area. Gym has a few cardio machines, peloton bike, and dumbbells up to 70. But only one bench and space is tight. ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Angeleno
Great location. Great restaurant.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Studio City Court Yard Hotel
Great area clean rooms friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
The room was clean and spacious, the air conditioning work really well, the poor was clean and allowed for many people. Staff was really sweet, accommodating, the location was nice and felt safe!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
The first floor room 110 was very loud. There’s and employees entrance. So from about 12:30 am to 2:00am it’s very loud and the employees are being loud. Avoid the 110. We did not complain to be moved.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Carmel
The hotel smells very bad room are old
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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.
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/Sepulved Station 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 Westwood Village or UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Mar Vista
While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.
