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: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour
Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour
Top hotels in Central Malibu
The Huntley Hotel
Love the look and vibe of this property. Our room was spacious and well appointed. Love the Culti shower gel. Greta at the front desk was lovely. The restaurant was cool and food was good. My only complaint was how long it took to get our food while sitting at the bar. Other than that, would recommend ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Angeleno
We always stay here. Close to UCLA to watch grandson play baseball.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Great place for relaxing. Ideal location for accessing sights. Well kept and staff are very courteous and welcoming. Amenities are very good.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Luskin Hotel
Very convenient location for UCLA events (was there for NCAA mens volleyball championship). Near LAX and many transportation options. Restaurant, Plateia, was convenient, pretty and had very good food, reasonable prices. Bar was also very good to have. Room was very clean and spacious. Staff very ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
Stayed here twice for a few nights. The staff has always been very kind and very helpful. They made me feel very welcome. The room itself is fine. Basic, but gets the job done. A little dirty in the corners but nothing too bad. It’s cozy.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
My only complaint is that there weren't enough disabled parking spots.
Reviewed on 12 May 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.
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.
Century City
Shopping, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
