Guidebook for Malibu
Food Scene
Malibu Farm at the end of the Malibu Pier is one of the best restaurants in town for breakfast/lunch. The menu is simple and healthy. Best coffee in Malibu! (Courtesy of Caffe Luxxe).
Their sister Malibu Farm restaurant at the beginning of the pier is excellent for lunch/dinner/drinks.
284 residents recomanen
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyMalibu Farm at the end of the Malibu Pier is one of the best restaurants in town for breakfast/lunch. The menu is simple and healthy. Best coffee in Malibu! (Courtesy of Caffe Luxxe).
Their sister Malibu Farm restaurant at the beginning of the pier is excellent for lunch/dinner/drinks.
Locals know that V's is one of the best restaurants and bars in Malibu. They serve California cuisine and fantastic cocktails. When renowned chef Gordon Ramsey is in town he is spotted here often!
40 residents recomanen
V's restaurant + bar
22821 Pacific Coast HwyLocals know that V's is one of the best restaurants and bars in Malibu. They serve California cuisine and fantastic cocktails. When renowned chef Gordon Ramsey is in town he is spotted here often!
Leave Nobu to the tourists and go where Malibu locals go for sushi! No, it's not right on the ocean but it's a far more intimate environment and the sushi and lychee martinis are just as good and a fraction of the price. And there are just as many celebrities on any given night.
62 residents recomanen
Bui Sushi
23733 Malibu RdLeave Nobu to the tourists and go where Malibu locals go for sushi! No, it's not right on the ocean but it's a far more intimate environment and the sushi and lychee martinis are just as good and a fraction of the price. And there are just as many celebrities on any given night.
John's is a Malibu institution and has been at Cross Creek since the 1970's. Famous for their sandwiches, salads and incredible milkshakes (peach is the best). A fun spot to people watch and shop the stores at Cross Creek.
31 residents recomanen
John's Garden
3835 Cross Creek RdJohn's is a Malibu institution and has been at Cross Creek since the 1970's. Famous for their sandwiches, salads and incredible milkshakes (peach is the best). A fun spot to people watch and shop the stores at Cross Creek.
Duke's is a fun place known for great seafood and mai tais. Ten minutes away at the bottom of Las Flores and PCH.
161 residents recomanen
Duke's Malibu
21150 Pacific Coast HwyDuke's is a fun place known for great seafood and mai tais. Ten minutes away at the bottom of Las Flores and PCH.
This upscale market makes Whole Foods look like Ralph's. The BEST organic, all natural market around. Fantastic pre-made food, cold-pressed juices, organic produce and organic, wild-caught sushi to go.
317 residents recomanen
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.This upscale market makes Whole Foods look like Ralph's. The BEST organic, all natural market around. Fantastic pre-made food, cold-pressed juices, organic produce and organic, wild-caught sushi to go.
Famous for their fresh seafood and clam chowder.
161 residents recomanen
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Famous for their fresh seafood and clam chowder.
Sunlife Organics
3835 Cross Creek RdHealthy food and smoothies.
A hole in the wall gem, great for burgers (veggie options too) right at the bottom of our hill.
29 residents recomanen
Country Kitchen
21239 CA-1A hole in the wall gem, great for burgers (veggie options too) right at the bottom of our hill.
A well-known restaurant from the 1970's, previously all vegetarian, right on the creek in Topanga. A magical setting at night with twinkling lights and the sound of frogs in the creek and equally wonderful for Sunday brunch.
220 residents recomanen
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdA well-known restaurant from the 1970's, previously all vegetarian, right on the creek in Topanga. A magical setting at night with twinkling lights and the sound of frogs in the creek and equally wonderful for Sunday brunch.
Caffe Luxxe
22333 CA-1Best coffee in Malibu. In fact, the only good coffee in Malibu!
One of Malibu's most popular restaurants. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
83 residents recomanen
Ollo
23750 Pacific Coast Hwy One of Malibu's most popular restaurants. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Delicious Greek food in a festive environment. Before this current incarnation actress Ali McGraw owned a restaurant at this spot in the late 1980's called Malibu Adobe. At the north end of Cross Creek Road. Open late which is rare in Malibu.
100 residents recomanen
Taverna Tony
23410 Civic Center WayDelicious Greek food in a festive environment. Before this current incarnation actress Ali McGraw owned a restaurant at this spot in the late 1980's called Malibu Adobe. At the north end of Cross Creek Road. Open late which is rare in Malibu.
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1A quiet, hidden treasure. Sparrow Cafe sits on the patio at the Malibu Tennis and Racquet Club and is so off the beaten path that even many locals don't know about it! While the club is members only anyone can eat at the cafe. Breakfast and lunch are served 9:00AM to 5:00PM and the menu is healthy Californian.
Sparrow Cafe
23847 Stuart Ranch RdA quiet, hidden treasure. Sparrow Cafe sits on the patio at the Malibu Tennis and Racquet Club and is so off the beaten path that even many locals don't know about it! While the club is members only anyone can eat at the cafe. Breakfast and lunch are served 9:00AM to 5:00PM and the menu is healthy Californian.
This is our favorite restaurant just up the coast in Montecito and now Malibu is lucky enough to have our own Lucky’s! Located off of Cross Creek ("downtown" Malibu).
9 residents recomanen
Lucky's Malibu
3835 Cross Creek RoadThis is our favorite restaurant just up the coast in Montecito and now Malibu is lucky enough to have our own Lucky’s! Located off of Cross Creek ("downtown" Malibu).
Coffee! Almost as good as Caffe Luxxe. In the Whole Foods shopping center.
8 residents recomanen
Blue Bottle Coffee
23401 Civic Center WayCoffee! Almost as good as Caffe Luxxe. In the Whole Foods shopping center.
Such good Thai food in a funky old shack from Malibu's vanishing past.
110 residents recomanen
Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast HwySuch good Thai food in a funky old shack from Malibu's vanishing past.
Amazing food (locally sourced) in a funky atmosphere AND cozy clothes to buy. What could be better?
Aviator Nation Dreamland
Amazing food (locally sourced) in a funky atmosphere AND cozy clothes to buy. What could be better?
Zinqué - Malibu
An infamous L.A. chain, SO good.
A lovely, casual setting overlooking the beach. Always good food in an incredibly peaceful, relaxing environment.
Be sure to look for the great art on the walls, including Andy Warhols and works by Jasper Johns (leftover from when David Geffen owned the hotel).
10 residents recomanen
Carbon Beach Club Restaurant | Malibu Beach Inn
22878 Pacific Coast HwyA lovely, casual setting overlooking the beach. Always good food in an incredibly peaceful, relaxing environment.
Be sure to look for the great art on the walls, including Andy Warhols and works by Jasper Johns (leftover from when David Geffen owned the hotel).
Sightseeing
Founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 the Lake Shrine Temple and grounds are a peaceful sanctuary for people of all denominations to visit. Swans, koi and lush gardens make it a magical place.
132 residents recomanen
Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset BlvdFounded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 the Lake Shrine Temple and grounds are a peaceful sanctuary for people of all denominations to visit. Swans, koi and lush gardens make it a magical place.
Wonderful hiking trails with views of downtown Los Angeles, the Valley and Catalina Island.
277 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Topanga
20828 Entrada RdWonderful hiking trails with views of downtown Los Angeles, the Valley and Catalina Island.
A Franciscan retreat center, Serra Retreat is the historic center of Rancho Malibu. Lush and beautifully landscaped it is a beautiful jewel overlooking the sea. Walk the beautiful labyrinth!
9 residents recomanen
Serra Retreat
3401 Serra RdA Franciscan retreat center, Serra Retreat is the historic center of Rancho Malibu. Lush and beautifully landscaped it is a beautiful jewel overlooking the sea. Walk the beautiful labyrinth!
When people think of "Malibu" this is what they're thinking of. Surfrider is commonly known as Malibu Beach and is one of the most famous surf breaks in the world.
Paid parking is available in the lot to the south of the pier or at the Malibu Lagoon parking lot just north of the pier and the Adamson House.
56 residents recomanen
Malibu Surfrider Beach
When people think of "Malibu" this is what they're thinking of. Surfrider is commonly known as Malibu Beach and is one of the most famous surf breaks in the world.
Paid parking is available in the lot to the south of the pier or at the Malibu Lagoon parking lot just north of the pier and the Adamson House.
Cross Creek Road
Cross Creek RoadDowntown" Malibu.
Malibu Farmers Market
23555 Civic Center WayMuseums and more sightseeing
The Getty Villa houses the museum's antiquities collection. Roman and Greek statuary, jewelry, coins and other objects are displayed in a replica of an actual villa unearthed at Pompeii.
883 residents recomanen
La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThe Getty Villa houses the museum's antiquities collection. Roman and Greek statuary, jewelry, coins and other objects are displayed in a replica of an actual villa unearthed at Pompeii.
The site was once home to the Chumash Indian tribe who thrived there until the arrival of the Spanish in the late 18th century. Later, the Rindge family owned Rancho Malibu and their daughter Rhoda lived in this 1929 Spanish Revival home with her family until the 1960’s.
107 residents recomanen
Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast HwyThe site was once home to the Chumash Indian tribe who thrived there until the arrival of the Spanish in the late 18th century. Later, the Rindge family owned Rancho Malibu and their daughter Rhoda lived in this 1929 Spanish Revival home with her family until the 1960’s.
This beach is known as "Third Point" and is part of Malibu's infamous Surfrider Beach. It is adjacent to the Malibu Colony, where many of Malibu's first houses were built for 1920's celebrities.
45 residents recomanen
Llacuna de Malibu
3835 Cross Creek RdThis beach is known as "Third Point" and is part of Malibu's infamous Surfrider Beach. It is adjacent to the Malibu Colony, where many of Malibu's first houses were built for 1920's celebrities.
Malibu Pier
23000 CA-1Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
Sycamore Canyon TrailheadChumash Indian Museum
3290 Lang Ranch PkwyDrinks & Nightlife
Duke's Malibu
21150 Pacific Coast HwyShopping
Malibu Pier
23000 CA-1Eclectic gift and souvenir shop.
Tortoise is a homeware/design shop selling specialty goods from Japan. Every object in the store, down to the smallest item, is a work of art!
39 residents recomanen
Tortoise General Store
12701 Venice Blvd.Tortoise is a homeware/design shop selling specialty goods from Japan. Every object in the store, down to the smallest item, is a work of art!
Gourmet wine and food market in Topanga Canyon, three canyons south of us.
76 residents recomanen
Canyon Gourmet
120 S Topanga Canyon BlvdGourmet wine and food market in Topanga Canyon, three canyons south of us.
Classic Eames, Knoll, Herman Miller furniture (and current designs) at steeply discounted prices. Worth the hour drive from Malibu!
Design Within Reach-Outlet
Classic Eames, Knoll, Herman Miller furniture (and current designs) at steeply discounted prices. Worth the hour drive from Malibu!
Essentials
Vintage Grocers
140 Promenade WayMarket across from Zuma beach.
The most incredible market ever and a must-see if you're in L.A.
317 residents recomanen
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.The most incredible market ever and a must-see if you're in L.A.
Supermarket with a good selection of healthy, gourmet options.
40 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
23401 Civic Center WaySupermarket with a good selection of healthy, gourmet options.
Super Care Drugs Pharmacy
23661 Pacific Coast HwyMalibu Urgent Care
23656 Pacific Coast HwyParks & Nature
Zuma Beach
Platja El Matador
32350 Pacific Coast HwyRed Rock Canyon
Sycamore Canyon Trailhead
Ranxo del Rei Gillette
26800 Mulholland HwyMalibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes RoadYerba Buena Road
Yerba Buena Road