Central Malibu Travel Guide
Los Angeles
Visit Central Malibu
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: Point Dume Climbing Class with Guide and Gear
Top hotels in Central Malibu
The Huntley Hotel
I loved my stay here! The hotel itself is fantastic, the staff is great, and the rooms are very clean. However, I want to be honest for future travelers: the 'full beach view' photos are a bit misleading. My view was partially obstructed and didn't quite match the pictures online. Everything else ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Angeleno
The restaurant was convenient, the food was good, the service was lacking. Front desk was very courteous.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
We had a beautiful, wonderful time in a sea view room at the Fairmont. The only thing they could improve upon is all the bars etc closing before 10. It would have been great to be able to order a wine to the room for the evening. The hotel is perfectly located though, and the staff were friendly ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Luskin Hotel
More pillows would be nice
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
It's just a low budget place, but clean and comfortable. Outdoor motel style.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
Lots of parkings good stuff
Reviewed on 5 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.
