Malibu is known for its celebrity homes and 21 miles of stunning coastline.
Best Things to Do in Malibu
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Stroll the Malibu Pier.
Explore Malibu Creek State Park.
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Recommended hikes here include Malibu Lake Trail, Rock Pool and Century Lakes Trail, and Saddle Peak.
People-watch at Malibu Country Mart.
With high-end retailers like Ron Herman, Oliver Peoples, and Paige, theres nothing country aboutMalibu Country Martanymore.
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Hike Escondido Falls.
Hike Solstice Canyon Loop.
It gives you the chance to explore rugged nature and thats part of the Malibu experience, too.
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Then snag a picnic table outside and enjoy the convivial atmosphere.
Note that theres a downtown L.A. location, too, and one on Santa Barbaras State Street.
If youre looking for barefoot luxury, this is the place.
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The hotel closed after the 2018 Woolsey Fire, then reopened last year asHotel June Malibu.
New amenities include a chic, umbrella-clad pool deck and eats brought in daily from beloved Venice restaurantGjusta.
If youre exploring off property, dont miss nearby Zuma Beach and El Matador State Beach.
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Nobu Ryokan
Nobu Ryokan Malibuopened in mid-2017 and to this day offers unparalleled luxury in the area.
Theres accuracy in the snark come to Malibu any time of year and youll be happy you did.
