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 Hills to Beach: Tandem Paragliding Flight Adventure
Top hotels in Central Malibu
The Pierside Santa Monica
Great location and restaurant/bar onsite
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Angeleno
Outstanding service
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Studio City Court Yard Hotel
Staff was very friendly—it’s really a motel.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Carmel
The parking worked very well and the housekeeping staff did a very good job
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
I have stayed at many Fairmont properties, and they are usually "best in class." The Miramar Hotel is not. It is tired, run down and felt very old. It was also dirty and the elevators didn't work for long periods of time. Bad stay.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
Bare bones motel with very basic room amenities. No coffee maker. Sketchy staff.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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 Santa Monica Beach and Venice 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.
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 UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
