Central Malibu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Surfboards and sailboats share the sea as the sun slips above the slopes along Malibu. #adventure #adventure photo contest #surfing #malibu #california #surf spots
Surfboards and sailboats share the sea as the sun slips above the slopes along Malibu. #adventure #adventure photo contest #surfing #malibu #california #surf spots
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HDR of sunset in Malibu with the life guard tower
Zuma Beach, looking at Point Dume. A nice trail leads to the summit of Point Dume and on a clear day the view is amazing. It's a fantastic place to watch the sunset.

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Our pick of the best Central Malibu Hotel Deals

Sunrise Malibu Road Beachfront Penthouse

Sunrise Malibu Road Beachfront Penthouse

Malibu CA
The price is AU$1,271 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$1,271
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach condo in Malibu. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Corral State Beach and Puerco Canyon Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Enjoyed the balcony with beach view

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Sunrise Malibu Road Beachfront Penthouse
The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1111 2nd St Santa Monica CA
The price is AU$564 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$564
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,412 reviews)
Beautiful rooms and very attentive staff

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Huntley Hotel
Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane Los Angeles CA
The price is AU$294 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$294
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,037 reviews)
The breakfast for $5 for your party was great. They had a variety of items to eat. The buffet style setup was always full of food and drink. The staff were welcoming and kind. This.hotel offers a one free ride per day to and from by Uber to select locations in the area. We ate dinner in the 270° ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel Angeleno
Luskin Hotel

Luskin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
425 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles CA
The price is AU$434 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$434
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,814 reviews)
Beautiful room and lovely staff. My only suggestion is to offer a place for coffee and grab-and-go breakfast items in the morning. At present, the only option is the buffet breakfast, but many guests do not have time for a full sit-down breakfast and just need coffee/juice and a bagel/muffin/yogurt. ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Luskin Hotel
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

2 out of 5
26557 Agoura Rd Agoura Hills CA
The price is AU$137 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$137
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Agoura Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,974 reviews)
All Good

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
The Anza - A Calabasas Hotel

The Anza - A Calabasas Hotel

3.5 out of 5
23627 Calabasas Rd Calabasas CA
The price is AU$189 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$189
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Calabasas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (489 reviews)
Super clean, and the staff was great. We especially loved the girl who worked at Graze Bistro. We got coffee from her every morning and she was so friendly.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Anza - A Calabasas Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Central Malibu

Downtown Santa Monica which includes general coastal views and a sunset

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
#sunset #outdoors

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
Los Angeles which includes landscape views

Brentwood

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Brentwood
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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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