What to do and see in Malibu, California (CA): The Best Things to do Good for Kids

January 1, 2022 Margarita Chappel

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. Radfish Malibu

Excellent
88%
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8%
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4%
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Radfish Malibu

Radfish Malibu is a mobile beach service that provides lessons and rentals at all Malibu beaches. Surfing, Stand up paddle, Kite surfing and Kayak. Our equipment is excellent and our service is reliable and prompt. Safety is first and foremost and pleasure is guaranteed. All ages and family friendly.

2. Malibu Coastal Adventures

Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Malibu Coastal Adventures

Malibu Coastal Adventures Boat Adventures and Watersports Lessons, Paddleboarding, Surfing Lessons, Kitesurfing Lessons, Fishing, Diving, Coastal Cruises, Dolphin/Whale Watching Tours, Private Parties, Etc...

3. Malibu Surf Coach

Excellent
94%
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Malibu Surf Coach

Surf Lessons, and Stand-up paddle boarding and kayak lessons and tours located on a private beach in Malibu. Everything provided, and taught by local professional surfer and lifeguard. Exclusive private parking and access to Malibu's most pristine nature reserve for the best waves and scenery Malibu has to offer.

4. Zuma Beach

30000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265-3601 http://beaches.lacounty.gov/zuma-beach/
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 821 reviews

Zuma Beach

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-

5. Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach

35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265-2376 http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=616
Excellent
51%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 239 reviews

Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach

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!

6. Solstice Canyon

Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu, CA https://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/solsticecanyon.htm
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Solstice Canyon

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. El Matador State Beach

32215 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265-2529 +1 818-880-0363 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=633
Excellent
67%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 715 reviews

El Matador State Beach

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.

8. Westward Beach

7103 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265-4280
Excellent
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Westward Beach

9. Point Dume State Beach and Preserve

Cliff Drive, Malibu, CA 90265-4280 +1 805-488-1827 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=623
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 384 reviews

Point Dume State Beach and Preserve

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

10. Surfrider Beach

Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265-4936
Excellent
38%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
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Poor
4%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 68 reviews

Surfrider Beach

One of twenty-four beaches in Malibu. Very popular with surfers.

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