Western Malibu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

After sunset landscape on the Pacific Ocean coastline, Malibu, Los Angeles county, California
Sunset at El Matador Beach. #beaches #landscapes #california #seascapes #malibu
A beautiful  Sunset  🧡🧡
El Matador State Beach. Malibu, CA. July 8, 2015. #waterlust
El Matador State Beach located in Malibu, CA. 

This is my favorite place for sunsets, the beautiful layers of colors and also the rocks create the stunning beach scenery.

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Our pick of the best Western Malibu Hotel Deals

The Pierside Santa Monica

The Pierside Santa Monica

4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue Santa Monica CA
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,501 reviews)
Dog water

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Pierside Santa Monica
SA Beach Suite #3 by Stay Awhile Villas

SA Beach Suite #3 by Stay Awhile Villas

Malibu CA
The price is AU$1,006 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$1,006
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach apartment in Malibu. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Carbon Beach and Malibu Lagoon State Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Loved the property. Would def stay again:).

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

SA Beach Suite #3 by Stay Awhile Villas
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

2 out of 5
26557 Agoura Rd Agoura Hills CA
The price is AU$142 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$142
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,162 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

5 out of 5
101 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is AU$723 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$723
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
This place is iconic and yet has all the modern amenities. And the views 😍

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3 out of 5
201 Broadway Santa Monica CA
The price is AU$312 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$312
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,205 reviews)
Clean room, great Wifi and awesome staff

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hotel Carmel
Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA

2 out of 5
1516 Newbury Rd Thousand Oaks CA
The price is AU$111 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$111
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,774 reviews)
There was a homeless woman wandering around the pool courtyard making lout grunting nioses at 3 a.m. As I walked to the front desk (because they didn't answer the phone) a rat ran accross my path. There was no one in the office. I returned to my filthy room without seeing her. She was soon outside ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA
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 Western 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
Venice Canals featuring a house and a river or creek

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.

Venice Canals
Santa Monica pier beach in LA, California

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/Sepulved Station or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

West Los Angeles
Aerial view of UCLA campus in Westwood, Los Angeles, showcasing Romanesque Revival architecture, modern buildings, green spaces, and a serene city backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.

Westwood

4/5(12 area reviews)

Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Westwood Village or UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Westwood
Santa Barbara Panorama

Mar Vista

While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.

Mar Vista


Western Malibu Travel Guide

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