Central Malibu, CA
Los Angeles
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Popular places to visit
Pepperdine University
Explore the campus of Pepperdine University, during your travels in Malibu. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Paradise Cove
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Paradise Cove might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Malibu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.
Point Dume State Beach and Preserve
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Point Dume State Beach and Preserve might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Central Malibu. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Westward Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Westward Beach during your travels in Central Malibu? Discover the area's sunsets and mountain views.
Corral State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corral State Beach during your trip to Malibu?
Point Dume Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Point Dume Beach during your trip to Central Malibu?
Things to do
California Coastline Helicopter Tour
Self Guided Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
Malibu and Los Angeles Bachelorette or Birthday Party
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience
Central Malibu Hotel Deals
Sunrise Malibu Road Beachfront Penthouse
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024
The Huntley Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
Hotel Angeleno
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Hilton Woodland Hills / Los Angeles
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Central Malibu
Downtown Santa Monica
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.
Ocean Park
Popular with sunbathers, surfers, and volleyball players, Ocean Park beach offers a beachside path for joggers and bikers, while parks provide playgrounds and picnicking areas. Main Street hosts a weekly farmer's market and features boutiques and restaurants.
Brentwood
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
West Los Angeles
Divided by Interstate 405, this residential and commercial area boasts the vibrant Sawtelle Boulevard, a prominent food street, and Stoner Recreation Center with various sports facilities and a waterpark.
Westwood
Home to UCLA, this neighborhood offers shopping, dining, and entertainment in Westwood Village. Explore cultural gems like the Hammer Museum and Geffen Playhouse Theater, or visit "Little Persia" on Westwood Boulevard.
Mar Vista
While Mar Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.
- Paradise Cove
- Point Dume State Beach and Preserve
- Santa Monica Beach
- Venice Beach
- Santa Monica Pier
- Rodeo Drive
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Sunset Strip
- Melrose Avenue
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
- Venice Beach Boardwalk
- Getty Center
- Loyola Marymount University
- Pepperdine University
- Westwood Village
- Westfield Century City
- California State University-Northridge
- Zuma Beach
- Camarillo Premium Outlets
- Dockweiler State Beach
- Point Mugu
- El Matador State Beach
- Santa Monica College