Guidebook for Malibu
Food Scene
The best Greek food!! Any local will rave about this place and we come here often to celebrate birthdays or special occasions. Recommended to make reservations, especially on weekends. Request to sit by fireplace if you want a little more romance, and a little less live greek live music playing next to your table (trust us on this). (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
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Taverna Tony
23410 Civic Center WayThe best Greek food!! Any local will rave about this place and we come here often to celebrate birthdays or special occasions. Recommended to make reservations, especially on weekends. Request to sit by fireplace if you want a little more romance, and a little less live greek live music playing next to your table (trust us on this). (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
The local go-to for sushi: reasonable prices, good vibes, solid sushi. Near Cross Creek shopping area and Surfrider Beach. (11.4 miles from Villa, 15.3 miles back)
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Bui Sushi
23733 Malibu RdThe local go-to for sushi: reasonable prices, good vibes, solid sushi. Near Cross Creek shopping area and Surfrider Beach. (11.4 miles from Villa, 15.3 miles back)
Where local families with kids go when they don't feel like cooking:) Great for casual family/group get togethers. Spacious, clean, cozy interior and large outdoor deck with some outdoor views over Zuma Beach. Reasonable pricing, pizza options, not too fussy, and usually not too busy. (19.1 miles from Villa, 23 miles back)
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Spruzzo Restaurant & Bar
29575 CA-1Where local families with kids go when they don't feel like cooking:) Great for casual family/group get togethers. Spacious, clean, cozy interior and large outdoor deck with some outdoor views over Zuma Beach. Reasonable pricing, pizza options, not too fussy, and usually not too busy. (19.1 miles from Villa, 23 miles back)
Locals & Pepperdine students frequent this little sandwich shop in the center of Cross Creek shopping area. Friendly service and nice sandwiches:) Next to a kids play park which makes it an easy stop for families. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
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John's Garden
3835 Cross Creek RdLocals & Pepperdine students frequent this little sandwich shop in the center of Cross Creek shopping area. Friendly service and nice sandwiches:) Next to a kids play park which makes it an easy stop for families. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
The best smoothies/acai bowls in town. Soooo good & a local obsession. Two locations -- Cross Creek area and one near Zuma beach area. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
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SunLife Organics
29169 Heathercliff RdThe best smoothies/acai bowls in town. Soooo good & a local obsession. Two locations -- Cross Creek area and one near Zuma beach area. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
A local secret & the best Mexican food in town. Be prepared to wait 40 min for your food (call in your order & get food to go). Not the most nurturing service, but locals overlook 'cause they hustle to turn out consistently excellent food. Known for their breakfast burritos, fish tacos, chicken burritos, and green hot sauce. Close early. Located near Zuma Beach. (18.1 miles from Villa, 22 miles back)
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Lily's Malibu
29211 Heathercliff RdA local secret & the best Mexican food in town. Be prepared to wait 40 min for your food (call in your order & get food to go). Not the most nurturing service, but locals overlook 'cause they hustle to turn out consistently excellent food. Known for their breakfast burritos, fish tacos, chicken burritos, and green hot sauce. Close early. Located near Zuma Beach. (18.1 miles from Villa, 22 miles back)
Malibu locals have a soft spot for this crazy, iconic, spot where motor bikers, surfers, cyclists, locals and tourists gather. It's been around for ages and it's patina gives it depth of character. We go here to check out the scene, grab some clam chowder & corn on the cob, and eat across the street on the bluffs overlooking the ocean & surfers. A bit of a drive as it's on the far end of Malibu, but if interested in driving the length of Malibu, this is a good end point. Reminder: PCH traffic is busiest on summer weekends. (27.7 miles from Villa, 31.6 back)
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Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1Malibu locals have a soft spot for this crazy, iconic, spot where motor bikers, surfers, cyclists, locals and tourists gather. It's been around for ages and it's patina gives it depth of character. We go here to check out the scene, grab some clam chowder & corn on the cob, and eat across the street on the bluffs overlooking the ocean & surfers. A bit of a drive as it's on the far end of Malibu, but if interested in driving the length of Malibu, this is a good end point. Reminder: PCH traffic is busiest on summer weekends. (27.7 miles from Villa, 31.6 back)
Beautiful rustic/cool/inspiring interior, organic food, and on the Malibu Pier. Parking can be very difficult in this section of of town. (10.2 miles from Villa, 14.1 miles back)
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyBeautiful rustic/cool/inspiring interior, organic food, and on the Malibu Pier. Parking can be very difficult in this section of of town. (10.2 miles from Villa, 14.1 miles back)
This is where locals get their ice cream or fro-yo fix. Centrally located near shops, market & Surfrider Beach. Easy parking. (11.4 miles from Villa, 15.3 miles back)
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Malibu Yogurt & Ice Cream
23755 Malibu RdThis is where locals get their ice cream or fro-yo fix. Centrally located near shops, market & Surfrider Beach. Easy parking. (11.4 miles from Villa, 15.3 miles back)
Locals frequent this restaurant for brunch or dinner. We love the rustic/modern interior, and it's centrally located near shops, market and Surfrider Beach. Easy parking. (11.4 miles from Villa, 15.3 miles back)
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Ollo
23750 Pacific Coast HwyLocals frequent this restaurant for brunch or dinner. We love the rustic/modern interior, and it's centrally located near shops, market and Surfrider Beach. Easy parking. (11.4 miles from Villa, 15.3 miles back)
Fun, fresh seafood shack restaurant with ocean views. It can get crazytown/touristy at this restaurant with the parking situation and lines in the summer, so be prepared to wait it out. (13.6 miles from Villa, 17 miles back)
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Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Fun, fresh seafood shack restaurant with ocean views. It can get crazytown/touristy at this restaurant with the parking situation and lines in the summer, so be prepared to wait it out. (13.6 miles from Villa, 17 miles back)
A LA-favorite coffee shop. Located in Malibu's main shopping area, Cross Creek. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
3835 Cross Creek RdA LA-favorite coffee shop. Located in Malibu's main shopping area, Cross Creek. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
Closest cafe to Villa: A 10 min drive to Topanga will get you to this teeny-tiny, Topanga-hippie-vibe cafe for a good coffee & a small selection of pastries and breakfast/lunch items. Corner of Fernwood Dr & Topanga Canyon (4.6 miles from Villa)
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Cafe Mimosa
395 S Topanga Canyon BlvdClosest cafe to Villa: A 10 min drive to Topanga will get you to this teeny-tiny, Topanga-hippie-vibe cafe for a good coffee & a small selection of pastries and breakfast/lunch items. Corner of Fernwood Dr & Topanga Canyon (4.6 miles from Villa)
Italian Restaurant: great if you have kids -- if the weather is is nice, you can eat outside and the kids can play in the kids' play park that the tables look out onto. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
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Tra di Noi
3835 Cross Creek RdItalian Restaurant: great if you have kids -- if the weather is is nice, you can eat outside and the kids can play in the kids' play park that the tables look out onto. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
If your looking to stock up on organic, healthy salads this vacation, this is your stop. Put on the map by the Kardashians -- the salads they’re seen eating in every episode, apparently;) Huge, scrumptious salads & their famous dressing keep this place at the top of the local favorites list. An unassuming cafe in a Calabasas/Woodland Hills strip mall (not in Malibu). Call in your order and pick up several! (14 miles)
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Health Nut
4550 Van Nuys BlvdIf your looking to stock up on organic, healthy salads this vacation, this is your stop. Put on the map by the Kardashians -- the salads they’re seen eating in every episode, apparently;) Huge, scrumptious salads & their famous dressing keep this place at the top of the local favorites list. An unassuming cafe in a Calabasas/Woodland Hills strip mall (not in Malibu). Call in your order and pick up several! (14 miles)
Great place to pick up vacation food needs & amazing pre-made choices!
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Whole Foods Market
23401 Civic Center WayGreat place to pick up vacation food needs & amazing pre-made choices!
Drinks & Nightlife
Solid gastro-pub near Zuma Beach. Live music on weekends, good vibes. (18.3 Miles from Villa, 22.3 miles back)
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Ollie's Duck & Dive
29169 Heathercliff RdSolid gastro-pub near Zuma Beach. Live music on weekends, good vibes. (18.3 Miles from Villa, 22.3 miles back)
Sushi overlooking the ocean, in style. The recommended choice if you fancy getting cleaned up, having a romantic dinner, and spending a load of $$$$ (plus amazing food, decor, and views). A celebrity hot spot. (9.8 miles from Villa, 13.7 back)
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Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwySushi overlooking the ocean, in style. The recommended choice if you fancy getting cleaned up, having a romantic dinner, and spending a load of $$$$ (plus amazing food, decor, and views). A celebrity hot spot. (9.8 miles from Villa, 13.7 back)
Nice little cuban restaurant & bar for casual family/friend get-togethers. Owned by locals, Cindy Crawford & husband Randy Gerber. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
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Cafe Habana
3939 Cross Creek RdNice little cuban restaurant & bar for casual family/friend get-togethers. Owned by locals, Cindy Crawford & husband Randy Gerber. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
Essentials
Groceries: this is a local favorite & where we do our grocery shopping. If you're heading to Zuma for a beach day, this is a great stop to grab some grub from the deli. If you're heading back after a day from Zuma, stock up on groceries here! It's the best market in town. Vintage is also located next to a few shops: Starbucks, a couple clothing shops, a home-goods shop with cool souvenirs, a surf shop, a candy shop… (20.5 miles from Villa, 24.4 miles back)
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Vintage Grocers
140 Promenade WayGroceries: this is a local favorite & where we do our grocery shopping. If you're heading to Zuma for a beach day, this is a great stop to grab some grub from the deli. If you're heading back after a day from Zuma, stock up on groceries here! It's the best market in town. Vintage is also located next to a few shops: Starbucks, a couple clothing shops, a home-goods shop with cool souvenirs, a surf shop, a candy shop… (20.5 miles from Villa, 24.4 miles back)
Emergency Care Clinic in Malibu. Limited hours. (11.1 miles from Villa, 15.1 miles back)
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Malibu Urgent Care
23656 Pacific Coast HwyEmergency Care Clinic in Malibu. Limited hours. (11.1 miles from Villa, 15.1 miles back)
Groceries: if you forgot something at the grocery store, or need a quick fix of food, this lovely, (but tiny) gourmet grocery store is the closest (that we would recommend) to the Villa. (4.9 miles from Villa)
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Canyon Gourmet
120 S Topanga Canyon BlvdGroceries: if you forgot something at the grocery store, or need a quick fix of food, this lovely, (but tiny) gourmet grocery store is the closest (that we would recommend) to the Villa. (4.9 miles from Villa)
Largest pharmacy in Malibu area. (11.3 miles from Villa, 15.2 miles back)
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CVS Pharmacy
7100 Santa Monica BlvdLargest pharmacy in Malibu area. (11.3 miles from Villa, 15.2 miles back)
24/7 Emergency Hospital. (424) 259-8400 (13.2 miles from Villa, 15.9 miles back)
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UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
1250 16th St24/7 Emergency Hospital. (424) 259-8400 (13.2 miles from Villa, 15.9 miles back)
Shopping
Shopping in Malibu: Malibu doesn’t have a downtown area, but rather, a few clusters of shops along PCH. The largest cluster of shops is on Cross Creek Rd. The other three shopping clusters in Malibu are located near Ralph’s Grocery, Pavillion’s Grocery, and Vintage Grocery. (Ralph’s is near Cross Creek & Surfrider Beach, and Pavillion’s & Vintage are near Zuma Beach). (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
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Cross Creek Road
Cross Creek RoadShopping in Malibu: Malibu doesn’t have a downtown area, but rather, a few clusters of shops along PCH. The largest cluster of shops is on Cross Creek Rd. The other three shopping clusters in Malibu are located near Ralph’s Grocery, Pavillion’s Grocery, and Vintage Grocery. (Ralph’s is near Cross Creek & Surfrider Beach, and Pavillion’s & Vintage are near Zuma Beach). (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
Shopping in Santa Monica: When we need to shop, this spot has it all for us: great outdoor shopping, street performers, and an outdoor-style mall. It’s within walking distance from Santa Monica Pier & iconic palm-lined ocean view walks. Park your vehicle at The Santa Monica Place Mall parking garage and you can walk to the Pier, Third Street, or Ocean Ave. Santa Monica Place Mall has a rooftop outdoor food court if looking for a budget-friendly food option and cinemas. (11.1 miles from Villa, 13.8 miles back)
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애플서드스트리트프롬나드
1415 3rd Street PromenadeShopping in Santa Monica: When we need to shop, this spot has it all for us: great outdoor shopping, street performers, and an outdoor-style mall. It’s within walking distance from Santa Monica Pier & iconic palm-lined ocean view walks. Park your vehicle at The Santa Monica Place Mall parking garage and you can walk to the Pier, Third Street, or Ocean Ave. Santa Monica Place Mall has a rooftop outdoor food court if looking for a budget-friendly food option and cinemas. (11.1 miles from Villa, 13.8 miles back)
Entertainment & Activities
Horseback riding: all ages in our family love going horseback riding with this relaxed riding company in the Santa Monica Mountains. Request the trail that gives you the ocean views in Malibu; it's spectacular. (24.3 miles from Villa, 22.6 miles back)
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Malibu Riders
2056 Westwood BlvdHorseback riding: all ages in our family love going horseback riding with this relaxed riding company in the Santa Monica Mountains. Request the trail that gives you the ocean views in Malibu; it's spectacular. (24.3 miles from Villa, 22.6 miles back)
Water sports rentals near Zuma Beach: surfboards, bodyboards, paddleboards, wetsuits for all ages, etc & advice for best surf spots. Also has a nice little selection of Malibu souvenirs (hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts etc.). Easy parking (most other surf rental places in town have crazy parking on summer weekends -- especially near Surfrider beach). (19.3 Miles from Villa, 23.3 miles back)
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Drill Surf & Skate
California 1Water sports rentals near Zuma Beach: surfboards, bodyboards, paddleboards, wetsuits for all ages, etc & advice for best surf spots. Also has a nice little selection of Malibu souvenirs (hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts etc.). Easy parking (most other surf rental places in town have crazy parking on summer weekends -- especially near Surfrider beach). (19.3 Miles from Villa, 23.3 miles back)
An amusement park on a pier! A super touristy, fun amusement park -- giant ferris wheel overlooking the ocean, and rides for all ages. Check the free concerts on the pier (people bring blankets & listen from the beach beside the pier. Thursdays, July - Sept: checkout "Twilight Concerts" online). Keep in mind: busy & more difficult parking on summer weekends. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
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산타모니카 피어
200 Santa Monica PierAn amusement park on a pier! A super touristy, fun amusement park -- giant ferris wheel overlooking the ocean, and rides for all ages. Check the free concerts on the pier (people bring blankets & listen from the beach beside the pier. Thursdays, July - Sept: checkout "Twilight Concerts" online). Keep in mind: busy & more difficult parking on summer weekends. (10.8 miles from Villa, 14.7 back)
Surfing at Zuma Beach: Malibu Makos Surf Club gives private, group, and kids’ surf lessons. They teach at Zuma Beach and are considered a solid surfing school by locals -- we've personally had great experiences with their instructors. (19.3 Miles from Villa, 23.3 miles back)
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Malibu Makos Surf Club
30600 Pacific Coast HwySurfing at Zuma Beach: Malibu Makos Surf Club gives private, group, and kids’ surf lessons. They teach at Zuma Beach and are considered a solid surfing school by locals -- we've personally had great experiences with their instructors. (19.3 Miles from Villa, 23.3 miles back)
Bicycling in Santa Monica: enjoy the beach on cruiser bicycles! Super fun activity for all ages. Can rent a bikes right on the beach (by Santa Monica Pier) and bike for miles on bike paths in the sand (bike along beach to Venice for a fun lunch destination). (11.1 miles from Villa, 13.8 miles back)
Sea Mist Rentals
1619 Ocean Front WalkBicycling in Santa Monica: enjoy the beach on cruiser bicycles! Super fun activity for all ages. Can rent a bikes right on the beach (by Santa Monica Pier) and bike for miles on bike paths in the sand (bike along beach to Venice for a fun lunch destination). (11.1 miles from Villa, 13.8 miles back)
Parks & Nature
Best beach for windy day: if it's windy, but we want beach time, this beach is usually somewhat sheltered from the wind by rocks. This is a favorite beach for kids -- lots of little sea creatures to explore in the shallow, rocky part of the beach, and it's fun for kids to climb the rock formations around the beach. Finding parking on this stretch of PCH can be tricky if it's the weekend; would recommend coming earlier in the morning or saving this beach for weekdays. (26.3 miles from Villa, 30.2 miles back)
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레오카리요 주립 비치
35000 Pacific Coast HwyBest beach for windy day: if it's windy, but we want beach time, this beach is usually somewhat sheltered from the wind by rocks. This is a favorite beach for kids -- lots of little sea creatures to explore in the shallow, rocky part of the beach, and it's fun for kids to climb the rock formations around the beach. Finding parking on this stretch of PCH can be tricky if it's the weekend; would recommend coming earlier in the morning or saving this beach for weekdays. (26.3 miles from Villa, 30.2 miles back)
Tuna Canyon Hiking Trail is stunning… and it's just a few minutes drive from our gate. One Yelp reviewer wrote: "This was one of the most beautiful hikes I've been on in California after over 2 years of exploring the state from top to bottom. The trails are not very well-marked and it's pretty easy to get turned around if you have a bad sense of direction. But there are a lot of landmarks, so it wasn't too difficult to make our way back." To find trailhead: past our gate, continue down Las Flores Heights until you reach Tuna (1st right past our gate). Turn right on Tuna. In about 1.5 miles you'll see the fire road gate on the right and there's usually cars parked. (2.5 miles from Villa)
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Tuna Canyon Park
Tuna Canyon Hiking Trail is stunning… and it's just a few minutes drive from our gate. One Yelp reviewer wrote: "This was one of the most beautiful hikes I've been on in California after over 2 years of exploring the state from top to bottom. The trails are not very well-marked and it's pretty easy to get turned around if you have a bad sense of direction. But there are a lot of landmarks, so it wasn't too difficult to make our way back." To find trailhead: past our gate, continue down Las Flores Heights until you reach Tuna (1st right past our gate). Turn right on Tuna. In about 1.5 miles you'll see the fire road gate on the right and there's usually cars parked. (2.5 miles from Villa)
Kids' play park: our family enjoys coming here for the kids' park, a picnic, or playing soccer/frisbee in a large grassy area. This park is centrally located in Malibu, on bluffs overlooking the ocean, and has some short trails which are nice for a short walk with little ones. Also has restrooms. Parking lot can get filled up on weekends. (12.7 miles from Villa, 16.6 miles back)
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팔라츠키광장
24250 CA-1Kids' play park: our family enjoys coming here for the kids' park, a picnic, or playing soccer/frisbee in a large grassy area. This park is centrally located in Malibu, on bluffs overlooking the ocean, and has some short trails which are nice for a short walk with little ones. Also has restrooms. Parking lot can get filled up on weekends. (12.7 miles from Villa, 16.6 miles back)
One of our favorites beaches in Malibu: on the far end of Zuma Beach & we love it. We can park, open our doors, and literally shove our gear out the doors & onto the sand... yessss!! This beach is an extension of Zuma Beach but has much more limited parking, especially on summer weekends. That said, people are always coming & going (especially surfers), so it might be worth it to look for a spot. Waves are usually a little crazier here than rest of Zuma. The Sunset Restaurant is on this beach -- limited parking, but a nice stop for food.
(19.3 Miles from Villa, 23.3 miles back)
주마의 웨스트워드 비치
One of our favorites beaches in Malibu: on the far end of Zuma Beach & we love it. We can park, open our doors, and literally shove our gear out the doors & onto the sand... yessss!! This beach is an extension of Zuma Beach but has much more limited parking, especially on summer weekends. That said, people are always coming & going (especially surfers), so it might be worth it to look for a spot. Waves are usually a little crazier here than rest of Zuma. The Sunset Restaurant is on this beach -- limited parking, but a nice stop for food.
(19.3 Miles from Villa, 23.3 miles back)
Closest beach to Villa: this beach is great if you want a short drive to the nearest beach, or if there's a lot of summer weekend traffic on PCH. (5.2 miles from Villa, 8.9 miles back)
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토팡가 비치
Closest beach to Villa: this beach is great if you want a short drive to the nearest beach, or if there's a lot of summer weekend traffic on PCH. (5.2 miles from Villa, 8.9 miles back)
Best beach in Malibu: as locals, we keep coming back to this beach as our favorite. A ton of parking, miles of beach, great for swimming and surfing, and close to Vintage Grocers for the best grocery/deli in town. Free parking along PCH, or paid parking lot. Note: keep in mind that PCH can get super backed up going towards Santa Monica/LA around the time people leave the beach at the end of the day on weekends. (19.3 Miles from Villa, 23.3 miles back)
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주마 비치
Best beach in Malibu: as locals, we keep coming back to this beach as our favorite. A ton of parking, miles of beach, great for swimming and surfing, and close to Vintage Grocers for the best grocery/deli in town. Free parking along PCH, or paid parking lot. Note: keep in mind that PCH can get super backed up going towards Santa Monica/LA around the time people leave the beach at the end of the day on weekends. (19.3 Miles from Villa, 23.3 miles back)
Best beach in Malibu for photography: lots of photoshoots take place here for the rock formations cutting in and out of on the beach. Need to hike a few stairs to get down to the beach, and there is a fee for parking. (22.4 miles from Villa, 26.3 miles back)
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엘마타도르 비치
32350 Pacific Coast HwyBest beach in Malibu for photography: lots of photoshoots take place here for the rock formations cutting in and out of on the beach. Need to hike a few stairs to get down to the beach, and there is a fee for parking. (22.4 miles from Villa, 26.3 miles back)
Arts & Culture
Gorgeous museum with amazing city views. One of our top favorite cultural spots in LA. (16.7 miles from Villa)
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게티센터
1200 Getty Center DrGorgeous museum with amazing city views. One of our top favorite cultural spots in LA. (16.7 miles from Villa)