- Our list of the best things to do in Malibu, California, features the top 420 nearby activities — including 148 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Malibu, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 38 things to do within the city of Malibu, CA , followed by 382 popular activities in nearby cities, including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Culver City, Calabasas, Marina del Rey, Woodland Hills, Manhattan Beach, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Oxnard, Redondo Beach, Ojai, Westwood and Newport Beach
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Friendly and professional staff assists and guides on variety of trips and excursions
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.
8.5 Miles
There are plenty of camping sites and fire rings on the Point Dume State Beach & Preserve. The most popular activities include spotting California gray whales, surfing, swimming and surf fishing.
4.4 Miles
Pepperdine University is a research university covering 830 acres. It overlooks the Pacific Ocean, has plenty of wildlife for this area and also has on its site an art museum.
5.7 Miles
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250 votes
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.
2.2 Miles
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Westward Beach Drive and Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
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Westward Beach is popular with surfers who often find one of the heaviest beach breaks here in the Southern California area. The beach is also popular for swimming, surfing, whale watching, scuba diving and fishing.
5.5 Miles
Besides the unique rock formations and the thrill of hiking until reaching it, El Matador Beach is popular among the photographs, whether amateur or professional, since the lighting is always perfect.
2.6 Miles
Zuma Beach is suited for picnics and basking in the sun, riding the waves and spotting the local wildlife, especially dolphins.
1.2 Miles
One of the only year round waterfalls in the mountains of Malibu can be found within Solstice Canyon. A variety of hiking paths are available through the area, including relatively easy hike toward the rim and a more strenuous six mile hike through the lower part of the canyon.
16.2 Miles
Malibu Discovery is a local tour company offering a wide range of tours such as Brunch and Wine Tasting tour, Malibu Movie and Celebrity tour, Sunrise Hiking tour and many more. They organize both private and corporate events. There is also special discount package for every month.
5.5 Miles
Famous for its rare beauty, El Matador State Beach features striking cliffs, rock formations, and deep blue water. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards on weekends, and features public restrooms at the trailhead.