Location: Malibu
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Top 10 Things to do in Malibu, United States
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. Paramount Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
This Old West town at Paramount Ranch, which is authentic enough to fool a ghost, was forsaken by Hollywood.
Reviewed By kcslatts - Malibu, California
So we have been here for a horse back ride, which was a lot of fun. We rode through the western town and into the hills. But this review isn't for the horses, it is for the "Ghost Tour" of the ranch. What this consists of is a nice evening walk among the ranch's Hollywood sets and into the hills with a group of people led by a park ranger. Nothing scary or haunting really, people tell ghost stories and you hear history about the ranch. I love that they are doing this to get more people to come out and visit the ranch. It is free during the time of year that they offer it and there are plans for later in October, the 27th I believe for a scarier Halloween experience at what they are calling Scaramount ranch? Beautiful evening, nice walk, we had fun. Congrats to the park service and check out the big event coming up.
2. Santa Monica Pier
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
This bustling wooden wharf is the place to be, with its eateries, shops, high-tech arcade, roller coaster, giant Ferris wheel and other rides, famous 1922 indoor merry-go-round and fantastic views of the bay and the mountains.
Reviewed By Rose R - Preston, United Kingdom
Visited Santa Monica recently the pier was a must very vibrant full of interesting stalls musicians and planes to eat. It's old with wooden wallkboards giant Ferris wheels rides for the kids and something for everyone and it's free to go
3. Pepperdine University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Caroline L - Los Angeles, California
Every year Pepperdine University honors the victims of 9/11 with a flag display on their front lawn. Each victim is represented by a full size flag and to see the display is something else. It puts the sheer magnitude of the lives lost that day into perspective as the flags cover the hills of the university located just off highway 1. They usually are left up for a two week period so if you have the chance to make it out to Malibu during this time, I would highly recommend it. Parking is free alongside the university and the best days to go are during the week as it's less crowded. At night, the flags are lit which creates a very humbling solemn experience.
4. Calabasas Commons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, California
Trendoid shopping, restaurants, and cafes right off Highway 101. Nice rest stop and a place to seek out the Hollywood personages. Calabasas has become an extension of Beverly Hills and all that encompasses. Featured more than once by the Kardashian’s so it must be great.
5. The Mash Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, California
Walk the site and check out the helipad. Most of the set has been removed, but it is still easy to visualize the many years that MASH was filmed in the Santa Monica mountains. Great hike to the film location by the lake and through the woods. Plenty of parking, pay lot, and clean restrooms. Great place to picnic.
6. Malibu Creek State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Used as a setting for many television shows and movies, this park offers every type of backdrop from volcanic cliffs and babbling creeks to gorges and waterfalls.
Reviewed By Yehbut - Santa Monica, California
The drive to Malibu Creek State Park is awesome. There are many mountain views and photos to be taken before you arrive. There are many also a lot of different trail heads depending on your skill. Definitely a rock climbers dream location. Many movie scenes have been filmed here. From cowboys to spaceships you can recognize them. Get a early start if you plan on seeing the entire park in one day. It definitely would take 2 days to enjoy the park and see all the places it offers. Great place to soak up the sun in nature. We will be back soon to checkout the lake!
7. The Getty Villa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Special Holiday Hours: Sunday, December 25, 2016 - Getty Villa will be closed Tuesday, December 27, 2016 - Getty Villa will be open from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday, January 1, 2017 - Getty Villa will be closed Tuesday, January 3, 2017 - Getty Villa will be open from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM This museum is dedicated to the art of the ancient Greeks, Romans and other classic civilizations.
Reviewed By Bgdg1962
Very impressive terrace landscaping with a very well done art museum. Mr Getty had quite the impressive collection of Roman artifacts, mostly marble. I was disappointed because I actually thought the “villa” was a private home tour. The structure is all well done and beautiful. The layout from the parking structure to the actual museum is considerable. I would be strategic about where I dropped off a handicapped person .
8. Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 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 Rick S - San Diego, California
Always nice to learn a little history about the site visited. The museum is located smack in the middle of the Surf Rider Beach. Quite an unusually landscape. The history of this house, the owners, and the city of Malibu makes for a wonderful story.
9. Point Dume State Beach and Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By Courtnie C
I drove out to the furthest parking point at the beach then hiked up the hill (10 minutes) to get a lovely sunrise view from the wooden deck. It was really easy and certainly worth it for some morning meditation and/or photography. The sign says no dogs but I think that isn’t highly enforced. They also have restrooms by the parking which is convenient.
10. Malibu Hindu Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By vaida17 - Mumbai, India
This temple is generally known as malibu hindu temple. The temple houses Lord Venkteswara in standing posture, with Lakshmi and Andal, separately housed within the premises. The temple is maintained very neat and tidy. it is painted white and looks very nice. the structure is as per vedic styles, prevailing in southindia. There were priests, with vedic knowledge, conducting various ceremonies pertaining to the temple poojas etc.
this temple was crowded. there was a marriage getting solemnised in front of the deity, when we visited the temple.
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