Central Malibu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Central Malibu attractions

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Pepperdine University

9.0/10 (162 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour

Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes

NZ$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

NZ$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine
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2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills

NZ$262
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour

NZ$218
per adult
Malibu: Vintage VW Bus and Vineyard Tour
Malibu: Point Dume Climbing Class with Guide and Gear

Malibu: Point Dume Climbing Class with Guide and Gear

NZ$210
per adult
Malibu: Point Dume Climbing Class with Guide and Gear
Uptimal Paragliding

Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

NZ$559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
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Our pick of the best Central Malibu Hotel Deals

Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$381 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$381
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,436 reviews)
"There is no balcony. I only booked the room for a balcony and there was no balcony . They made me sign some document about how there wasn’t one . When I told the concierge, he tells me they have been drilled shut for three years . No apology or anything, just that statement as if I should have known ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hotel Angeleno
Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

5 out of 5
101 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is NZ$841 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$841
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,072 reviews)
"We arrived at 3:00pm and knew that check in was at 4pm. We wanted to drop our bags and then go to the pool as it was very warm. It was 90 plus degrees. The person who checked us in, told us the room was not ready but he would take our bags and have them delivered to our room. He also told me that ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

3.5 out of 5
5525 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys CA
The price is NZ$263 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$263
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Van Nuys. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

4 out of 5
530 Pico Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is NZ$453 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$453
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Grand Vista Hotel

Grand Vista Hotel

3 out of 5
999 Enchanted Way Simi Valley CA
The price is NZ$201 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$201
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Simi Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Grand Vista Hotel
The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1111 2nd St Santa Monica CA
The price is NZ$699 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$699
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
The Huntley Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Malibu

Find the best Central Malibu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central Malibu
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Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

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Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

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Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

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Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Lucky Strike Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.

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