Central Malibu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Malibu
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Popular places to visit

Pepperdine University

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.

Pepperdine University
Paradise Cove

Paradise Cove

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Paradise Cove might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Malibu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.

Paradise Cove
Point Dume State Beach and Preserve

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 Central Malibu. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Point Dume State Beach and Preserve
Westward Beach

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.

Westward Beach
Corral State Beach

Corral State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corral State Beach during your trip to Malibu?

Corral State Beach

Point Dume Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Point Dume Beach during your trip to Central Malibu?

Point Dume Beach

Activities

Malibu Waterfall Electric MTB & Hiking Adventure Tour

Self Guided Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)

AU$258
per adult
Self Guided Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
Uptimal Paragliding

Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

AU$489
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
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2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills

AU$229
per adult
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience

Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience

AU$304
per adult
Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

AU$162
per adult
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour
Romantic Malibu Mountaintop Landing Helicopter Tour from Burbank

Romantic Malibu Mountaintop Landing Helicopter Tour from Burbank

AU$3,364
per adult
Romantic Malibu Mountaintop Landing Helicopter Tour from Burbank
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Our pick of the best Central Malibu Hotel Deals

Marina del Rey Hotel

Marina del Rey Hotel

4 out of 5
13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey, CA
The price is AU$519 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$519
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Marina del Rey. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,181 reviews)
Great
"We had a wonderful stay! The setting is beautiful and the hotel very nice. The beds and pillows are super comfy. We really enjoyed the pool area and the live music in the bar. Added bonus the sea lions :)"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Marina del Rey Hotel
Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$339 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$339
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,815 reviews)
"3 star is enough, not 4."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hotel Angeleno
The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is AU$536 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$536
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,081 reviews)
"wonderful restaurant with outstanding views"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

The Huntley Hotel
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

4 out of 5
530 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
The price is AU$344 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$344
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (159 reviews)
"The staff was absolutely the sweetest and made us feel more then welcomed, can’t wait for my next stay"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

3.5 out of 5
5525 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
The price is AU$221 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$221
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Van Nuys. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,559 reviews)
"The room we got needed some upgrading but otherwise it was fine for our two nights stay."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is AU$435 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$435
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,196 reviews)
Fantastic location - beautiful rooms
"Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Great location for walking into Santa Monica and acces to the freeway for getting into LA. We had a suite which was spacious and clean - perfect for our family. The kids loved the pool too. Marked down one star because of the cost of the parking $55 per day ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Malibu

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Downtown Santa Monica

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Santa Monica
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Ocean Park

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

Ocean Park
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West Los Angeles

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

West Los Angeles
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Westwood

4/5(12 area reviews)

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.

Westwood
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Mar Vista

Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.

Mar Vista
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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.

Century City

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