Guidebook for Malibu

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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.
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy
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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.
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!
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V's restaurant + bar
22821 Pacific Coast Hwy
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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!
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.
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Bui Sushi
23733 Malibu Rd
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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.
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.
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John's Garden
3835 Cross Creek Rd
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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.
Duke's is a fun place known for great seafood and mai tais. Ten minutes away at the bottom of Las Flores and PCH.
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Duke's Malibu
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Duke'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.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
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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.
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Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1
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Famous for their fresh seafood and clam chowder.
Healthy food and smoothies.
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Sunlife Organics
3835 Cross Creek Rd
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Healthy food and smoothies.
A hole in the wall gem, great for burgers (veggie options too) right at the bottom of our hill.
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Country Kitchen
21239 CA-1
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A 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.
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Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
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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.
Best coffee in Malibu. In fact, the only good coffee in Malibu!
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Caffe Luxxe
22333 CA-1
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Best coffee in Malibu. In fact, the only good coffee in Malibu!
One of Malibu's most popular restaurants. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Ollo
23750 Pacific Coast Hwy
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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.
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Taverna Tony
23410 Civic Center Way
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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.
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1
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A 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 Rd
A 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).
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Lucky's Malibu
3835 Cross Creek Road
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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).
Coffee! Almost as good as Caffe Luxxe. In the Whole Foods shopping center.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
23401 Civic Center Way
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Coffee! 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.
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Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Such 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?
An infamous L.A. chain, SO good.
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).
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Carbon Beach Club Restaurant | Malibu Beach Inn
22878 Pacific Coast Hwy
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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).

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.
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Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset Blvd
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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.
Wonderful hiking trails with views of downtown Los Angeles, the Valley and Catalina Island.
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Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada Rd
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Wonderful 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!
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Serra Retreat
3401 Serra Rd
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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!
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.
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Malibu Surfrider Beach
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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.
Downtown" Malibu.
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Cross Creek Road
Cross Creek Road
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Downtown" Malibu.
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Malibu Farmers Market
23555 Civic Center Way
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Museums 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.
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The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
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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.
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.
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Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy
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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.
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.
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Malibu Lagoon
3835 Cross Creek Rd
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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.
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Malibu Pier
23000 CA-1
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Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
Sycamore Canyon Trailhead
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Chumash Indian Museum
3290 Lang Ranch Pkwy
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Drinks & Nightlife

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Duke's Malibu
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Shopping

Eclectic gift and souvenir shop.
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Malibu Pier
23000 CA-1
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Eclectic 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!
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Tortoise General Store
12701 Venice Blvd.
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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.
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Canyon Gourmet
120 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
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Gourmet 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

Market across from Zuma beach.
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Vintage Grocers
140 Promenade Way
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Market across from Zuma beach.
The most incredible market ever and a must-see if you're in L.A.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
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The most incredible market ever and a must-see if you're in L.A.
Supermarket with a good selection of healthy, gourmet options.
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Whole Foods Market
23401 Civic Center Way
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Supermarket with a good selection of healthy, gourmet options.
Super Care Drugs Pharmacy
23661 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Malibu Urgent Care
23656 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Parks & Nature

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Zuma Beach
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El Matador Strand
32350 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Red Rock Canyon
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Sycamore Canyon Trailhead
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King Gillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Hwy
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Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road
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Yerba Buena Road
Yerba Buena Road
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