Guidebook for Malibu
Food Scene
It has a vibrant scene right on the water and incredible food and drinks! It can be difficult to get a reservation, so if they're booked, go early, like 4 pm and put your name on the list and have a drink at the bar while you wait. Very pricey, but worth it.
477 locals recommend
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyIt has a vibrant scene right on the water and incredible food and drinks! It can be difficult to get a reservation, so if they're booked, go early, like 4 pm and put your name on the list and have a drink at the bar while you wait. Very pricey, but worth it.
Charming and elegant, great for lunch or dinner. The best Italian food in Malibu.
45 locals recommend
Tra di Noi
3835 Cross Creek RdCharming and elegant, great for lunch or dinner. The best Italian food in Malibu.
Festive Greek place with good food and live music on select evenings.
100 locals recommend
Taverna Tony
23410 Civic Center WayFestive Greek place with good food and live music on select evenings.
Excellent views of Surfrider Beach and great food. I prefer going there for lunch. Try their cauliflower crust pizza -- delicious and no bread!
284 locals recommend
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyExcellent views of Surfrider Beach and great food. I prefer going there for lunch. Try their cauliflower crust pizza -- delicious and no bread!
Ollo
23750 Pacific Coast HwyBest for breakfast/brunch -- it's popular, so sometimes there's a wait!
Hands down some of the best food in Malibu! Family owned and operated, delicious French cuisine and kind hospitality make this restaurant a standout. The outdoor patio in the courtyard makes it seem like you're in a hidden gem. Call 424-644-0614 for reservations and nicolaseatery.com for menu/more information.
19 locals recommend
Nicolas Eatery
22333 Pacific Coast HwyHands down some of the best food in Malibu! Family owned and operated, delicious French cuisine and kind hospitality make this restaurant a standout. The outdoor patio in the courtyard makes it seem like you're in a hidden gem. Call 424-644-0614 for reservations and nicolaseatery.com for menu/more information.
Great boho-chic atmosphere, games and cool music. A couple of my favorite items off of their Mexican food menu include the Surf & Turf Burrito and Branzino Fish Tacos. The staff and management are awesome and they make you want to come back again and again. Call 424-235-2595 for reservations and thecliffdiver.com for menu/more information.
The Cliffdiver
720 CA-1Great boho-chic atmosphere, games and cool music. A couple of my favorite items off of their Mexican food menu include the Surf & Turf Burrito and Branzino Fish Tacos. The staff and management are awesome and they make you want to come back again and again. Call 424-235-2595 for reservations and thecliffdiver.com for menu/more information.
Located inside the Malibu Country Mart, the only thing better than their food is their service! They have one of the best lobster rolls in the city but everything they serve is delicious. No reservations accepted but you can place your order up to one week in advance at The BroadstreetMalibu.com.
35 locals recommend
Broad Street Oyster Company
23359 Pacific Coast HwyLocated inside the Malibu Country Mart, the only thing better than their food is their service! They have one of the best lobster rolls in the city but everything they serve is delicious. No reservations accepted but you can place your order up to one week in advance at The BroadstreetMalibu.com.
Drinks & Nightlife
Moonshadows is restaurant and turns into a bar/lounge scene later in the evening. Listen to the DJ's cool selections as you enjoy the surf!
247 locals recommend
Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayMoonshadows is restaurant and turns into a bar/lounge scene later in the evening. Listen to the DJ's cool selections as you enjoy the surf!
Go in the afternoon, bring a picnic and get your wine there. And there's live music on the weekends. Everyone's really friendly, so it's a great place to meet people!
85 locals recommend
Malibu Wines
31740 Mulholland HighwayGo in the afternoon, bring a picnic and get your wine there. And there's live music on the weekends. Everyone's really friendly, so it's a great place to meet people!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful hiking for all levels. Make sure to check out the spot where the old TV show MASH used to be filmed!
151 locals recommend
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes RoadBeautiful hiking for all levels. Make sure to check out the spot where the old TV show MASH used to be filmed!
Zuma Beach
If you like bigger waves, Zuma Beach has the biggest in Malibu!
Great place to surf or simply hang out on the beach and watch surfers. You can also rent kayaks or paddle boards.
56 locals recommend
Malibu Surfrider Beach
Great place to surf or simply hang out on the beach and watch surfers. You can also rent kayaks or paddle boards.
Great place to spend a good part of a day...they've got a restaurant with outdoor tables literally on the sand, a beautiful beach (make sure to take a walk toward Point Dume) and a bar that serves drinks that'll really make you feel like you're on vacation!
30 locals recommend
Paradise Cove
Great place to spend a good part of a day...they've got a restaurant with outdoor tables literally on the sand, a beautiful beach (make sure to take a walk toward Point Dume) and a bar that serves drinks that'll really make you feel like you're on vacation!
Arts & Culture
The Adamson's were the first family in Malibu -- in fact, they used to own all of Malibu! This was their beach house and it's really cool.
107 locals recommend
Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast HwyThe Adamson's were the first family in Malibu -- in fact, they used to own all of Malibu! This was their beach house and it's really cool.
Shopping
In addition to the cool stores in the Lumber Yard, there are two other shopping centers adjacent and across the street. Between all three, there's plenty of shopping, dining and a movie theater. Bring your credit card!
56 locals recommend
Malibu Lumber Yard
3939 Cross Creek RdIn addition to the cool stores in the Lumber Yard, there are two other shopping centers adjacent and across the street. Between all three, there's plenty of shopping, dining and a movie theater. Bring your credit card!
This isn't a mall, just a really cool collection of shops and restaurants in Venice. My favorite place for lunch/dinner is Gjelina -- some of the best food anywhere in LA, period! If it's the first Friday of the month during the summer, the stores stay open till 9 pm or later, food trucks are everywhere, and tons of people -- very festive!
225 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtThis isn't a mall, just a really cool collection of shops and restaurants in Venice. My favorite place for lunch/dinner is Gjelina -- some of the best food anywhere in LA, period! If it's the first Friday of the month during the summer, the stores stay open till 9 pm or later, food trucks are everywhere, and tons of people -- very festive!
Entertainment & Activities
They say this is one of the most important screening rooms in LA given the audiences often include folks in the movie business, not to mention some of the people on the screen!
29 locals recommend
Regal Cinemas Malibu Twin
3822 Cross Creek RoadThey say this is one of the most important screening rooms in LA given the audiences often include folks in the movie business, not to mention some of the people on the screen!
We love horseback riding on the private trails with ocean views as well as the spectacular horses. Beginners up to advanced riders will love this experience.
6 locals recommend
Connemara Ranch
400 Cavalleri RdWe love horseback riding on the private trails with ocean views as well as the spectacular horses. Beginners up to advanced riders will love this experience.