Guidebook for Malibu
Essentials
Health food store that has pretty much everything you need and only a 20 min walk or 2 min drive.
47 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Greens
22601 Pacific Coast HwyHealth food store that has pretty much everything you need and only a 20 min walk or 2 min drive.
This is another great grocery store nearby that has more of a variety than Pacific Coast Greens & cheaper priced items.
91 locals recommend
Ralphs
23841 Malibu RdThis is another great grocery store nearby that has more of a variety than Pacific Coast Greens & cheaper priced items.
Food Scene
Authentic Italian restaurant with incredible food! They have a 4.5 rating on Yelp :) It's practically on our doorstep...only about a 2 min walk!!
Giovanni's Ristorante Italiano
22235 Pacific Coast HwyAuthentic Italian restaurant with incredible food! They have a 4.5 rating on Yelp :) It's practically on our doorstep...only about a 2 min walk!!
1 word...AMAZING! Breathtaking ocean views with outstanding food and service. It's a little pricey, but worth every penny! I would definitely suggest going for drinks or apps on the patio at sunset.
477 locals recommend
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy1 word...AMAZING! Breathtaking ocean views with outstanding food and service. It's a little pricey, but worth every penny! I would definitely suggest going for drinks or apps on the patio at sunset.
SunLife Organics
29169 Heathercliff RdBest smoothies around!!
My favorite place! Love the atmosphere and the food is really good and affordable :) The patio is very lush and beautiful!
111 locals recommend
Cafe Habana
3939 Cross Creek RdMy favorite place! Love the atmosphere and the food is really good and affordable :) The patio is very lush and beautiful!
Hands down, best Greek restaurant I've ever been to. Love the patio :) The portions are huge so I suggest sharing plates and definitely ordering the hummus and pita.
100 locals recommend
Taverna Tony
23410 Civic Center WayHands down, best Greek restaurant I've ever been to. Love the patio :) The portions are huge so I suggest sharing plates and definitely ordering the hummus and pita.
BEST Gelato I've ever had in my life! It's all natural ingredients and the Baccio is very tasty. Great on a hot day :)
19 locals recommend
Grom
3888 Cross Creek RdBEST Gelato I've ever had in my life! It's all natural ingredients and the Baccio is very tasty. Great on a hot day :)
Thai Dishes
22333 Pacific Coast HwyI've never been, but it looks great!
My favorite Thai Restaurant in all of LA! I love their Pad Thai and Panang Curry. They have more of a fresh, healthier tasting curry than most Thai restaurants.
110 locals recommend
Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast HwyMy favorite Thai Restaurant in all of LA! I love their Pad Thai and Panang Curry. They have more of a fresh, healthier tasting curry than most Thai restaurants.
The food is outstanding here and it's also a great place to hang out and have a drink! VALET ONLY!! Don't ever park across the street, it's way too dangerous and worth every penny to valet.
247 locals recommend
Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayThe food is outstanding here and it's also a great place to hang out and have a drink! VALET ONLY!! Don't ever park across the street, it's way too dangerous and worth every penny to valet.
Beautiful secluded restaurant in Malibu Canyon with Chandeliers hanging from trees! The service is a little slow, but the food & atmosphere definitely makes up for it
112 locals recommend
The Malibu Cafe
327 Latigo Canyon RdBeautiful secluded restaurant in Malibu Canyon with Chandeliers hanging from trees! The service is a little slow, but the food & atmosphere definitely makes up for it
Great organic italian style coffee. It's a little bitter but will get you going in the morning.
153 locals recommend
Cafecito Organico
29169 Heathercliff RdGreat organic italian style coffee. It's a little bitter but will get you going in the morning.
Cool beachy restaurant where you can sit in lounge chairs on this private beach and enjoy a fruity cocktail served in a coconut with your feet in the sand! It's pricey but a great experience!
30 locals recommend
Paradise Cove
Cool beachy restaurant where you can sit in lounge chairs on this private beach and enjoy a fruity cocktail served in a coconut with your feet in the sand! It's pricey but a great experience!
This is my favorite place to grab breakfast or lunch!! The food is amazing with a small fresh farm to table menu. Their coffee is awesome too!! It's only open Wed - Sun 9-4pm because it's brand new.
284 locals recommend
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyThis is my favorite place to grab breakfast or lunch!! The food is amazing with a small fresh farm to table menu. Their coffee is awesome too!! It's only open Wed - Sun 9-4pm because it's brand new.
Best place to go wine tasting in Malibu! You can pack a picnic lunch or bring cheese & crackers and enjoy a bottle or flight of wine on a nice grassy lawn surrounded by the beautiful Malibu canyon.
85 locals recommend
Malibu Wines
31740 Mulholland HighwayBest place to go wine tasting in Malibu! You can pack a picnic lunch or bring cheese & crackers and enjoy a bottle or flight of wine on a nice grassy lawn surrounded by the beautiful Malibu canyon.
Shopping
Great shopping like Kitson, James Perse, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Missoni, Oliver Peoples, All Saints, Maxfields, MAC, etc. There's also a Radio Shack if you forgot a charger
195 locals recommend
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdGreat shopping like Kitson, James Perse, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Missoni, Oliver Peoples, All Saints, Maxfields, MAC, etc. There's also a Radio Shack if you forgot a charger
Everything Else
Incredible workout if you love yoga! It's a hot vinyasa flow and super intense, but you feel amazing after and can jump into the ocean afterwards :) Plus they have a $25 for 2wk unlimited yoga deal!!
SoCal Hot Yoga Malibu
22333 Pacific Coast HwyIncredible workout if you love yoga! It's a hot vinyasa flow and super intense, but you feel amazing after and can jump into the ocean afterwards :) Plus they have a $25 for 2wk unlimited yoga deal!!
Pilates Plus LA - Malibu
22601 Pacific Coast HwyGreat Pilates studio
Malibu Urgent Care
23656 Pacific Coast HwyUrgent Care just incase :)
Great place to rent Paddleboards, Surfboards, Kayaks, and wetsuits! Their prices are fairly reasonable too. You can walk here in 15 min or drive in 2 mins. It's also nice to walk from Carbon Beach.
30 locals recommend
Malibu Surf Shack
22935 Pacific Coast HwyGreat place to rent Paddleboards, Surfboards, Kayaks, and wetsuits! Their prices are fairly reasonable too. You can walk here in 15 min or drive in 2 mins. It's also nice to walk from Carbon Beach.
Sightseeing
You have to drive up here and see the most breathtaking view of Malibu cliffs! You can take a quick 10 min hike up the hill and see a panoramic ocean view. Or walk down the stairs to a private beach
103 locals recommend
Point Dume
You have to drive up here and see the most breathtaking view of Malibu cliffs! You can take a quick 10 min hike up the hill and see a panoramic ocean view. Or walk down the stairs to a private beach
Carbon Beach is a hidden gem! Sometimes there's less than 10 people total on the beach, especially in the mornings. The coastal access is right across the street, just left of the modern white house.
26 locals recommend
Carbon Beach
Pacific Coast HwyCarbon Beach is a hidden gem! Sometimes there's less than 10 people total on the beach, especially in the mornings. The coastal access is right across the street, just left of the modern white house.
Arts & Culture
Favorite thing to do on Sundays! This farmers market is so beautiful with the freshest fruits & veggies and other tasty hand crafted goodies. It's also nice to grab a quick lunch & people watch :)
40 locals recommend
Malibu Farmers Market
23555 Civic Center WayFavorite thing to do on Sundays! This farmers market is so beautiful with the freshest fruits & veggies and other tasty hand crafted goodies. It's also nice to grab a quick lunch & people watch :)