This community, which still belongs to Los Angeles, lies between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific coast, along the CA 1, and possesses some of the most beautiful Pacific beaches in Los Angeles. Like the neighboring Pacific Palisades, Malibu, with a population of some 10,000, is one of the most well-to-do parts of the city. Scholars differ regarding the meaning of its name; although it is certain that "Malibu" can be traced back to the Umalibo ranch belonging to the native Chumash Indians, the actual meaning of the word is uncertain, although it could well be the name of a person.
Address: Malibu Chamber of Commerce, 23805 Stuart Ranch Road, #100, Malibu, CA 90265-4897, United States
Phone: 1 (310) 456-9025, Fax: 1 (310) 456-0195
Tips: Warning
In the interests of the residents, parking is prohibited on the streets of Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
The Getty Villa in Malibu features a collection of European paintings, drawings, sculpture, decorative arts, and European and American photographs.
Hours:
10am-5:30pm; Sat:10am-9pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum occupies the finest Malibu beach property. It's a Moorish-Spanish colonial-style house built in 1928, lavishly decorated with Malibu tile. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with pines, and picnic tables. There's a panoramic view of the ocean.
The Arch Obler Gatehouse in Malibu was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1940. It was originally meant to be part of a much larger estate, but the main house was never built.
The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art features 19th and 20th C art. Other works are featured in the Gregg G. Juarez Gallery, West Gallery, and Ron Wilson-Designer Gallery.
Address: Frederick R Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263-0002, United States
Phone: 1 (310) 506-4851, Fax: 1 (310) 456-4556
Hours:
11am-5pm; Closed: Mon
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Malibu Colony is a private gated community on the beach favored by Hollywood stars.
Address: Malibu Chamber of Commerce, 23805 Stuart Ranch Road, #100, Malibu, CA 90265-4897, United States
Phone: 1 (310) 456-9025, Fax: 1 (310) 456-0195
Malibu Creek State Park is a 10,000 acre reserve. Part of the park may seem familiar to visitors as it was used in filming many famous movies. Some popular activities include hiking, fishing, bird watching and horseback riding.
The Malibu Lagoon Museum is located in a 1929 Moorish-Spanish Colonial-style mansion built for Rhoda Adamson and features a collection of local historic artifacts. Colorful tile, handcrafted woodwork and ironwork are found throughout the house.
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Last tour is 1 hour prior to closing. A garden tour is offered every Friday of the month, 10:00 a.m. The fee of $5.00 per person includes a house tour.
Parking: Pay
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Malibu Lagoon State Beach has 22 acres of coastline and is a popular spot for swimming and water sports. Bird watching and fishing are also popular.
Nicholas Canyon County Beach is located one mile east of Leo Carrillo State Beach to the west of Malibu. There are swimming and diving activities here.
Paradise Cove began as a private cove for the Morris family and is located just west of Malibu. Paradise Cove has a beach with swimming, diving and fishing activities available.
The Zuma Beach County Park in Malibu is an excellent place for swimming and surfing. Miles of sand and volleyball pits make it a family friendly destination. During winter months, it is perfect for whale watching.
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Sunset on Malibu Beach.
El Matador Beach State Park, Malibu.
Balanced stone figures on overcast day at El Matador Beach near Malibu.
Malibu Beach, Los Angeles.
A sunset over Malibu beach.
