- The list below includes 305 free or cheap things to do in or near Malibu, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, National & State Parks and Farms & Ranches.
- From Point Dume State Beach & Preserve to Pepperdine University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Malibu and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Simi Valley and Beverly Hills.
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A movie-in-the-park extravaganza blending a movie, food trucks, music, audience games, and comedy all in one evening
10.3 Miles
As a mountain trail, Circle X Ranch offers visitors a scenic nature trail in the wilderness with native plants like sage scrub and chaparral. The trail culminates at a water cave, where visitors can explore or have a picnic.
13.7 Miles
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9000 W Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
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Thornhill Broome Beach State Park is a beach campground where visitors can sleep in tents and see marine mammals off the coast. There are fire pits, running water and porta-potties and the grounds are dog-friendly.
2.3 Miles
Point Dume Nature Preserve begins as a trail and ascends to a coastal bluff sand dune that offers views of the bay, coast, mountains and islands. A viewing platform and beach are accessible via a boardwalk and stairway respectively.
2.7 Miles
With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Corral Canyon Park is a trail head that leads visitors through the Santa Monica Mountains. From the trail, visitors can view native plant life and animals like lizards.
1.9 Miles
The 2.8-mile Zuma Canyon Trail is a hiking trial that meanders through Zuma Canyon. Wildlife that can be seen along the trail include deer, rabbit, coyote, and various types of birds.
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Malibu's Paradise Cove Beach is a white sand beach that attracts many tourists. The beach features a restaurant and cafe, and patrons of the restaurant receive a substantial discount on parking.
4.9 Miles
A favorite of the stars, Broad Beach in Malibu, is a narrow stretch of ocean front beach surrounded by scenic mountains. Visitors can put down their towel and spread out on the pristine sands and cool off in the surf in this secluded setting.
11.8 Miles
Part of the Getty Museum, the Getty Villa takes visitors on a fascinating journey through rooms, passageways and gardens adorned with ancient Greek and Roman art and furniture. Admission is free, but visitors must pay to park on the museum campus.
5.7 Miles
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23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
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Located at the juncture of the Pacific Ocean and Malibu Creek, the Adamson House & Malibu Lagoon Museum is dedicated to the collections of Spanish and Moroccan items once owned by the Adamson family. This museum is especially popular among architecture buffs.
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Specializing in stand up paddle boarding, Cove Paddle Fitness offers visitors three hour paddle board lessons where they can learn the basics. While out on the water, visitors can spot marine life like dolphins and whales.