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 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?
Things to do
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour
Self Guided Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
Private Surf Lessons in Malibu
Top hotels in Central Malibu
The Huntley Hotel
Clean room, AMAZING STAFF. They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Angeleno
Staff was great at check in! Breakfast was delicious, love the omelette bar!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Marina del Rey Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
The room was very good. The only thing is that we were charged a “destination fee which I didn’t know about. That really put a damper on a very good stay . It would have been fine if either Expedia or the hotel told me up front. Also I was suppose to get a 20% discount on the restaurant food and ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Studio City Court Yard Hotel
Great service
Reviewed on 31 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.
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.
Central Malibu Travel Guide
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