Central Malibu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Surfboards and sailboats share the sea as the sun slips above the slopes along Malibu. #adventure #adventure photo contest #surfing #malibu #california #surf spots
Surfboards and sailboats share the sea as the sun slips above the slopes along Malibu. #adventure #adventure photo contest #surfing #malibu #california #surf spots
On our way to malibu
HDR of sunset in Malibu with the life guard tower
Zuma Beach, looking at Point Dume. A nice trail leads to the summit of Point Dume and on a clear day the view is amazing. It's a fantastic place to watch the sunset.

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Our pick of the best Central Malibu Hotel Deals

Sunrise Malibu Road Beachfront Penthouse

Sunrise Malibu Road Beachfront Penthouse

Malibu CA
Stay at this beach condo in Malibu. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Corral State Beach and Puerco Canyon Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Enjoyed the balcony with beach view

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Sunrise Malibu Road Beachfront Penthouse
The Pierside Santa Monica

The Pierside Santa Monica

4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue Santa Monica CA
The price is NZ$689 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$689
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,508 reviews)
Kind staffs

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Pierside Santa Monica
The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1111 2nd St Santa Monica CA
The price is NZ$637 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$637
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,474 reviews)
Increíble muy recomendable

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Huntley Hotel
Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$378 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$378
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,077 reviews)
Beautiful decor & amenities

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Angeleno
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$217 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$217
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Van Nuys. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,859 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

2 out of 5
26557 Agoura Rd Agoura Hills CA
The price is NZ$149 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$149
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Agoura Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,098 reviews)
Excellent customer service

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Malibu

Downtown Santa Monica which includes general coastal views and a sunset

Downtown Santa Monica

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Santa Monica
#sunset #outdoors

Ocean Park

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach.

Ocean Park
Los Angeles which includes landscape views

Brentwood

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Brentwood
Venice Canals featuring a house and a river or creek

Venice Canals

Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Venice Canals
Santa Monica pier beach in LA, California

West Los Angeles

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/Sepulved Station or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

West Los Angeles
Aerial view of UCLA campus in Westwood, Los Angeles, showcasing Romanesque Revival architecture, modern buildings, green spaces, and a serene city backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.

Westwood

4/5(12 area reviews)

Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Westwood Village or UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Westwood


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