Top Things to Do in Malibu California
If you are planning a trip to Malibu California and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. There’s a reason Malibu California is home to many celebrities. Malibu’s cliffs are beautiful, the beaches are spectacular, and the Santa Monica Mountains offer incredible hiking opportunities. There is something for everyone in Malibu; surf, horseback ride, shop the boutiques, or go wine tasting. The cherry on top? Dolphins! Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Malibu California bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Malibu California trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Malibu is close to Los Angeles and a must-visit when in the area. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Malibu California
Rent a surfboard, paddleboard, or kayak from the Surf Shack and hit the water
Visit Malibu’s Hindu Temple and observe a ceremonial offering or meditate
Tour the Adamson House and walk the gardens
Walk the Malibu Pier for coastline views and grab a shake at Ruby‘s Shake Shack
Go mountain biking in the Malibu Hills
Shop the boutiques at Malibu Country Mart and Malibu Lumber Yard
Wander the 830-acre hillside campus of Pepperdine University
Take a wine hike
Check out the ancient art from Greece and Rome at the Getty Villa Museum
Go horseback riding with Malibu Riders
Paraglide over the beaches
Take a wine safari at Saddleback Ranch
Get as close as you can to the Bachelor Mansion (2351 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills)
Search out where the stars live, use this map and this site to plan your route
Malibu California Beaches
Watch the surfers at Surfrider Beach
Play volleyball on Zuma Beach
Check out the Leo Carrillo Beach tide pools and cave
Go Instagram crazy over the cliffs and sea stacks at El Matador Beach
Check out the homes of Billionaire’s Beach, the gate at 22126 PCH is not locked
Gaze at the homes of Malibu Colony, gather beach glass, and watch the dolphins
Pro Tip: Be sure to download the Our Malibu Beaches App for secret staircases and unlocked gates to get down to the water.
Malibu California Hikes
Hike Jim Morrison’s graffiti-covered, bubble gum pink cave
Hike Solstice Canyon past mansion ruins from wildfires
Hike Escondido Falls, a 150-foot waterfall in the Santa Monica Mountains
The Grotto Trail is an easy 3-mile hike leading to a grotto and waterfall
Hike to the taping location of MASH at Malibu Creek State Park
Hike at Paramount Ranch, Hollywood’s block-long western town in the hills
Walk Point Dume Natural Preserve loop for a 360° view of Malibu
Malibu California Restaurants
Dukes, Gladstones, Geoffery’s, or Moonshadows for ‘as seen on TV’ experience
Malibu Farm has two locations on the pier for organic food
Neptune’s Net for a seafood shack experience of fish tacos with pineapple slaw
Malibu Seafood (red lobster sign) is the place for takeout fish and steak fries
Grab a table and eat on the sand at Paradise Cove
Malibu Kitchen is a New York Style Deli, get the meatloaf sandwich
Bring your own picnic to Malibu Wines for wine tasting and live music
The Malibu Cafe’s Nouveau Barbeque with outdoor couches and chandeliers hung from trees
Check the Malibu California Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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