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Malibu (/ˈmælɪbuː/) is a beach city in western Los Angeles County, California, situated about 30 miles (48 km) west of Downtown Los Angeles. Known for its Mediterranean climate, a 21-mile (34 km) strip of the Malibu coast incorporated in 1991 into the City of Malibu. The area is known for being the home of Hollywood movie stars, people in the entertainment industry, and other affluent residents. Most Malibu residents live within a few hundred yards of Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1), which traverses the city, with some residents living up to a mile away from the beach up narrow canyons. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 12,645.
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1. Malibu Wine Hikes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,046 reviews
Malibu Wine Hikes offers scenic hiking tours of Saddlerock Ranch Estate. Tucked in the picturesque Santa Monica Mountains the estate boasts over 1,000 acres of land, vineyards, horse pastures, agriculture and wildlife. Here, two labels (Semler and Saddlerock) are produced, including wines ranging from a crisp sauvignon blanc and a sparkling rose to a rich merlot and a fruity cabernet sauvignon.
2. Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum
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4.5 based on 181 reviews
The historic home of Merritt Huntley Adamson, a local rancher, is set along the beautiful Malibu coastline and is home to a museum that explores the history of Malibu.
Reviewed By marierm - Los Angeles, United States
Beautiful house. The history of this place has been well documented here, so I just want to say I took the house tour last weekend and really enjoyed it. The staff couldn't be friendlier, and $7 is a great deal for a tour. I actually think they should charge more to cover outdoor repairs and restoration that needs to be done. You actually need not pay for parking if you are willing to do a little walking. There is free parking on PCH or on Civic Center Way on the north side of Legacy Park.
3. Zuma Beach
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4.5 based on 821 reviews
Reviewed By JBjeffreyl - Malibu, United States
During the cooler days & months- Nobody is there, you can be the only one! Things change come warmer days and the Summer months- so come Early, stop at the market close by, great sandwiches, or bring your own, If you get Lucky- We've seen the Dolphins playing/surfing in the gentle waves = Spectacular! check the tides and use caution if you're bring children, some of the beach drops off quickly and sometimes the waves are a bit bigger, there are life guards to talk to and they'll point the way for whatever you need-
4. Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By caymama
Worth driving further north of Malibu to access this area. Rocky walking, parking along the PCH. but lovely views, the litttle coves and beach areas perfect. The highlite was scrambling over rocks into the tide pools at low tide. Lots of creatures to see!
5. Pepperdine University
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4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By waynefromcali - Yucaipa, United States
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6. Solstice Canyon
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, this scenic coastal canyon offers up many panoramic hiking opportunities.
Reviewed By Maria2628 - Los Angeles, United States
I did this hike early spring on a weekday morning. First to get good a parking spot and second avoid the heat. There is limited parking at the inner entrance of the park. A restroom and single drinking fountain at the beginning of the trail. Take note of the abundance of poison ivy and oak. There are a lot of shady areas along the way. I took the Solstice trail this time round trip. This trail is easy compared to the other loops. The rising sun trail is longer, steeper with no shade but a view of the ocean. Birds were chirping and I saw small parrots but flew away before I could get a photo. There a are two ruins closely video monitored. The Roberts house one can linger to check out the small waterfalls behind it. It took me an hour and a half including the stops to take photos. Keep in mind that once you enter the canyon there might not be cell service depending on your provider. I have AT and T there was no signal around 600 meters into Corral Canyon leading to the park entrance. I got back at the parking lot at 11:30 am which was already full with several cars waiting for a spot. Get there early or you will have to park at PCH which is around a mile away to Solstice Canyon Rd. the entrance to the park
7. Backbone Trail
8. El Matador State Beach
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4.5 based on 715 reviews
Reviewed By AllthingsD - Michigan, United States
Hands-down favorite beach to visit for beautiful sand and rock formations! Small but affordable parking area (may have to wait for a space) atop an overlook to El Matador Beach. Following a climb down a series of steep stairs, the beach had many beautiful rocks to climb through and around. There were two or three photo shoots happening in the hour or so amount of time we visited. It was very unique and rather different than the massive beaches (beautiful also) to the south near Santa Monica.
9. Westward Beach
10. Point Dume State Beach and Preserve
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4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By travellerI572MM - Huntington Beach, United States
It is very nice beach to walk, and enjoy the sunset. It is very clean and good for couples and family to enjoy the beach. There is trail to hike to the top of the hill to see the beach, at certain time of the year you can see whales very close to shore. There is restaurant called Sunset restaurant that worth to have lunch or dinner and enjoy the beach view
