Central Malibu Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Central Malibu attractions

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Pepperdine University

9.0/10 (162 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

Rp875.189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine
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2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills

Rp2.679.150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Picture 1 for Activity Malibu: Surf Lessons for All Levels

Malibu: Surf Lessons for All Levels

Rp2.411.235
per adult
Malibu: Surf Lessons for All Levels
Uptimal Paragliding

Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

Rp5.681.600
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour

Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes

Rp696.579
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

Rp2.232.625
per adult
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour
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Top hotels in Central Malibu

Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane Los Angeles CA
The price is Rp2.958.437 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.958.437
Rp3.438.475 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,350 reviews)
"Valet was a joke. There was no one there to direct traffic or give directions."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Angeleno
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills by IHG

4 out of 5
10740 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is Rp3.804.210 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp3.804.210
Rp5.485.458 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills by IHG
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

3.5 out of 5
5525 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys CA
The price is Rp2.240.945 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.240.945
Rp2.604.477 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Van Nuys. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,125 reviews)
"Fast check in, available parking, privacy"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

4 out of 5
530 Pico Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is Rp4.051.926 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp4.051.926
Rp5.532.322 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

5 out of 5
101 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is Rp7.204.997 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp7.204.997
Rp9.479.612 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,052 reviews)
"Lovely hotel Kind of expensive though"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles

Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles

3 out of 5
6333 Bristol Pkwy Culver City CA
The price is Rp2.541.743 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.541.743
Rp2.903.238 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Culver City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (706 reviews)
"The rooms need some TLC the showers need to have all the rust removed. And the sofa bed needs a more detailed cleaning. There was some hair left from previous guests. Outside of that, the stay was pleasant, and the staff, especially Gill in the restaurant area, was amazing; his service was ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
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Where to stay in Central Malibu

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Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

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Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

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Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Lucky Strike Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.

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Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

Central Malibu Travel Guide