Location: Malibu
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Things to do in Malibu, California (CA): The Best Beaches
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.
Restaurants in Malibu
1. Nicholas Canyon Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By MissValerieCA - Long Beach, United States
We found it on our way back to Santa Barbara on the Highway 1, and enjoyed the sunset. It felt so pristine and secluded. The entrance is hard to find. Easy to miss when u pass it. Please keep it clean.
2. Zuma Beach
Overall Ratings
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-
3. Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach
Overall Ratings
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!
4. El Matador State Beach
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Westward Beach
6. El Pescador State Beach
7. Carbon Beach
8. Surfrider Beach
9. Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By KarlaCupcakes - Westwood, United States
This is wonderful for bird watching and just a relaxing experience! Take a walk here, it's therapeutic!
10. Paradise Cove
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 600 reviews
Reviewed By 25anjir
I love Paradise Cove! Apparently, there’s a lot of old school Hollywood history here. The interior is decorated with tons of photos documenting the many visitors of the cove over the years. Marilyn, the Beatles, and a tons of others have been hip to this spot. The food was amazing! We sat outside, toes in the sand and a rocks throw from the ocean. If you’re looking for a true Malibu experience, visit Paradise Cove. I’m definitely making it a part of my places to visit with each trip back to Cali and when I move back there, it will be a monthly, if not weekly trip. I love it there and you will too! Have a blast!
