Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Malibu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Malibu

With a population of 12,645, Malibu is a must-see destination in California, United States. Malibu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Malibu

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Habana (3939 Cross Creek Rd.) and Nobu Malibu (22706 Pacific Coast Highway) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Malibu Brewing Company (30745 Pacific Coast Hwy) and Aviator Nation Dreamland (22969 Pacific Coast Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Malibu.

When to visit Malibu

Malibu in November
Estimated hotel price
$328
1 night at 3-star hotel
Malibu in November
Estimated hotel price
$328
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Malibu in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Malibu, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Malibu

Plane

Although Malibu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 23 miles from Malibu. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Malibu departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Malibu is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 29 miles from Malibu. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

Although Malibu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 23 miles from Malibu. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Malibu departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Malibu is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 29 miles from Malibu. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Malibu

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Malibu

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Malibu

Average rates range from around $1,354 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,027 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Malibu

Most booked hotels in Malibu

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Calamigos Guest Ranch And Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 245 reviews)
$910+
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Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 154 reviews)
$577+
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Malibu Beach Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 659 reviews)
$661+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Agoura Hills
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 705 reviews)
$178+
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Villa Graziadio Executive Center at Pepperdine University
2 stars
Excellent (9, 45 reviews)
$238+
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Courtyard by Marriott Thousand Oaks Agoura Hills
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 188 reviews)
$179+
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Renting a car in Malibu

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Malibu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Malibu is Luxury (BMW 4 Series Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Malibu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Malibu is Luxury (BMW 4 Series Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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