Guidebook for Malibu
Food Scene
Fantastic farm to table dining! Plus the incredible view from Malibu Pier... Love it!
284 locals recommend
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyFantastic farm to table dining! Plus the incredible view from Malibu Pier... Love it!
Charming old cowboy restaurant with character! ...great steaks but book ahead!
84 locals recommend
Old Place
29983 Mulholland HwyCharming old cowboy restaurant with character! ...great steaks but book ahead!
Best Thai in town! When in season the sweet rice with mango is fantastic!
110 locals recommend
Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast HwyBest Thai in town! When in season the sweet rice with mango is fantastic!
A popular local institution which is our go to spot for a morning breakfast burrito
29 locals recommend
Country Kitchen
21239 CA-1A popular local institution which is our go to spot for a morning breakfast burrito
Duke's Malibu
21150 Pacific Coast HwyWine Wednesday!!
Starbucks
30765 Pacific Coast HwyNearby Starbucks.
Don't let the name fool you. This is high quality Italian in a nice contemporary atmosphere at a reasonable price...for Malibu:-)
40 locals recommend
V's restaurant + bar
22821 Pacific Coast HwyDon't let the name fool you. This is high quality Italian in a nice contemporary atmosphere at a reasonable price...for Malibu:-)
A popular beachy seafood joint with a fresh fish market.
161 locals recommend
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1A popular beachy seafood joint with a fresh fish market.
What is a trip to Malibu without eating at Nobu...great sushi and seafood, go at lunch time, it is much more budget friendly. Drinks on the porch at sunset are one of the great Malibu pleasures.
477 locals recommend
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyWhat is a trip to Malibu without eating at Nobu...great sushi and seafood, go at lunch time, it is much more budget friendly. Drinks on the porch at sunset are one of the great Malibu pleasures.
Great spot for your morning cup of Joe...high quality beans, good pastries and a nice spot out back to sit and relax.
13 locals recommend
Caffe Luxxe
22333 CA-1Great spot for your morning cup of Joe...high quality beans, good pastries and a nice spot out back to sit and relax.
A great new French bistro, from a father / son team, just minutes our home. Make a reservation to enjoy dining out back. Great for Breakfast or dinner. Authentic, healthy and reasonably priced (by Malibu standards). Nicolas Eatery has become one of our regular spots.
19 locals recommend
Nicolas Eatery
22333 Pacific Coast HwyA great new French bistro, from a father / son team, just minutes our home. Make a reservation to enjoy dining out back. Great for Breakfast or dinner. Authentic, healthy and reasonably priced (by Malibu standards). Nicolas Eatery has become one of our regular spots.
Great lobster rolls, oysters and amazing fresh local sea urchin. Conveniently located in the Country Mart in the alley next to LuLuLemon.
35 locals recommend
Broad Street Oyster Company
23359 Pacific Coast HwyGreat lobster rolls, oysters and amazing fresh local sea urchin. Conveniently located in the Country Mart in the alley next to LuLuLemon.
Who doesn’t love Greek food? Very good clean food in a convenient location.
100 locals recommend
Taverna Tony
23410 Civic Center WayWho doesn’t love Greek food? Very good clean food in a convenient location.
Blue Bottle Coffee
23401 Civic Center WayHowdy's
Howdy is a local institution and recently added a sushi bar next door which we love!
Prince Street Pizza Malibu
One of New Yorks best pizzas now here in Malibu
A great local Italian restaurant. Super casual. Always fantastic Risotto, one of the best pizzas in the area and I personally love their homemade orecchiette pasta with black truffles when I am feeling decadent. This place is Ling’s favorite.
20 locals recommend
Tramonto Bistro Malibu
22235 Pacific Coast HwyA great local Italian restaurant. Super casual. Always fantastic Risotto, one of the best pizzas in the area and I personally love their homemade orecchiette pasta with black truffles when I am feeling decadent. This place is Ling’s favorite.
Come hang out in the heart of Abbott Kinney and dine along with all the hipsters in Venice. Great fro breakfast and lunch.
85 locals recommend
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdCome hang out in the heart of Abbott Kinney and dine along with all the hipsters in Venice. Great fro breakfast and lunch.
Sightseeing
Carbon Beach
Pacific Coast Hwy"Billionaire's Beach". Access beach here!
Unbelievably beautiful!!
55 locals recommend
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Interagency Visitor Center
26876 Mulholland HwyUnbelievably beautiful!!
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyNot crowded, romantic, and beautiful!!
Venice
Interesting people watching on Venice beach. The canal area is very cute!
Popular trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding!
277 locals recommend
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdPopular trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding!
Zuma Beach
“Gorgeous!!”
“Just north of Zuma, is a quiet stretch of beach where you can avoid the summer madness – with some of the most expensive real estate in Malibu at your back.”
10 locals recommend
Broad Beach
31769 Broad Beach Road“Just north of Zuma, is a quiet stretch of beach where you can avoid the summer madness – with some of the most expensive real estate in Malibu at your back.”
Essentials
Visit the Malibu Farmers Market on Sundays for high quality local produce and other goodies!
40 locals recommend
Malibu Farmers Market
23555 Civic Center WayVisit the Malibu Farmers Market on Sundays for high quality local produce and other goodies!
Colony Cleaners of Malibu
3890 Cross Creek RdEntertainment & Activities
Malibu Surf Shack
22935 Pacific Coast HwyFor all surfers
Malibu Divers
21231 CA-1All your diving needs.
Enjoy horse riding while experiencing the beautiful Malibu scenary
27 locals recommend
Los Angeles Horseback Riding
2623 Old Topanga Canyon RdEnjoy horse riding while experiencing the beautiful Malibu scenary
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
23838 Pacific Coast HwyUseful... and close by
Venice
Just a short drive down PCH, restaurants, shopping, the famous Pier and a number of cultural activities.
513 locals recommend
Santa Monica
Just a short drive down PCH, restaurants, shopping, the famous Pier and a number of cultural activities.
Shopping
Shopping, coffee, restaurants, movie theater. Malibu Lagoon State Park is just across the PCH.
195 locals recommend
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdShopping, coffee, restaurants, movie theater. Malibu Lagoon State Park is just across the PCH.
Ralphs
23841 Malibu RdLocal store for all your essentials!
New shopping area. Food and coffee just across PCH from Broad Beach.
37 locals recommend
Trancas Country Market
30745 Pacific Coast HwyNew shopping area. Food and coffee just across PCH from Broad Beach.
Vons
17380 Sunset BlvdConvenient groceries on the way from LAX.
Great spot for mountain bike rentals! Popular biking trails in nearby Topanga State Park
23 locals recommend
Topanga Creek Outpost
1273 N Topanga Canyon BlvdGreat spot for mountain bike rentals! Popular biking trails in nearby Topanga State Park
Finally, after a 15 year battle Whole Foods has arrived in Malibu. 100% organic produce, fantastic selection of seafood, meat and prepared foods.
40 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
23401 Civic Center WayFinally, after a 15 year battle Whole Foods has arrived in Malibu. 100% organic produce, fantastic selection of seafood, meat and prepared foods.
Parks & Nature
Malibu Lagoon
3835 Cross Creek RdExplore the lagoon restoration.