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Before you go

Your trip to Malibu.

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Malibu – Califórnia Destination Los Angeles and Hollywood

How to get there

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Los Angeles · 55 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Via the Pacific Coast Highway from west Los Angeles; confirm road conditions and the selected access points.

How many days

A day on the coast, with time for access points and to match the beach choice to the weather.

When to go

In Malibu, the periods from April to June and from September to October usually have mild conditions for the outer circuit; between November and March, consider the possibility of rain when planning the coast.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car makes the scattered points easier to reach; check parking and public access before you go.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Malibu
  1. Morning
    Malibu Lagoon State Beach

    Devote the start of the itinerary to Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Prioritize the main part of the visit and your arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in Malibu.

  2. Afternoon
    Additional time at Malibu Lagoon State Beach

    Use the afternoon to deepen the Malibu Lagoon State Beach circuit, if you wish, or return to your base in Malibu. If the Malibu stage is short, save the remaining time for rest at your base.

  3. Late afternoon
    Return via the Malibu Lagoon State Beach area

    Finish walks in the sector you already visited in Malibu and return to lodging before planning another transfer. Light and weather can change the duration of this stage.

  4. Evening
    Free evening in Malibu

    Dine near your base in Malibu and keep the evening free to rest after the Malibu Lagoon State Beach outing.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to Malibu and start the visit?

Coastal access depends on the Pacific Coast Highway.

How many days to set aside for Malibu?

Allow one flexible day to choose which coastal sectors to visit.

How to get around during your stay in Malibu?

Check public access points before driving to the beach.

Does Malibu have a single continuous beach for walking?

There are different sectors and access points, separated by terrain, private properties and tide conditions; choose a stretch before traveling.

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