Lauren & Michael
Things To Do
Zuma Beach
Zuma is one of Malibu's most famous beaches. Make the drive past Will Rogers and Surfrider beaches and you’ll be rewarded with a clean, wide patch of sand and surf at Zuma. Relax on the beach while you watch the local surfers hang ten!
El Matador State Beach
El Matador State Beach is a picturesque piece of coastline, dominated by beautiful rocky outcrops. This western Malibu beach is only accessible via a steep gravelly path from a paid parking lot, so make sure to wear appropriate shoes. There are no lifeguards or other facilities, but it’s the perfect spot to spread your towel and watch the waves crash onto the rocks-just watch out for high tide.
Escondido Falls
The paved Winding Way trail heads uphill for 0.75 miles along, gaining about 200 feet before the trail starts going downhill to join Escondido Canyon Park. It winds through flowering meadows, fields of mustard and fennel, hopping across a small creek that runs through Escondido Canyon. Among all the activities in Malibu, Escondido Falls is one of the most popular hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains, so it can get busy. If you want to beat the crowds, come early in the morning.
The Getty Villa
The Getty Villa is the most scenic museum in Southern California that sits atop the Malibu Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There are more than 1,200 artifacts on display. Most date to the period between 6,500 BC – 500 AD and cover a wide range of themes including the Trojan War and ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses. They also have a lovely outdoor cafe where you can grab a small bite while enjoying the ocean breeze.
Adamson House Museum
The Adamson House at Malibu Lagoon State Beach overlooks the Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach. This bluff top showplace of Malibu historical artifacts is a California Historical Landmark that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic home of Merritt Huntley Adamson, a local rancher, is set along the beautiful Malibu coastline and is home to a museum that explores the history of Malibu.
Neptune's Net
Neptune's Net Seafood has been serving fresh seafood from its Malibu Beach location since 1958. Neptune has been a setting for numerous movies, including Point Break and the Fast and the Furious. While the deep-fried seafood here is tasty enough, Neptune’s Net is worth a visit for its postcard-perfect location. With a colorful front porch that dates back to the ’50s and a ceaseless stream of bikers, the water-adjacent spot beckons motorists making their way along PCH. This longtime spot cooks up fresh catches, burgers & beer served picnic table style overlooking the ocean. You can also take your bites across the street and watch the kite surfers at County Line Beach sail by.
Geoffrey's
Geoffrey's is surrounded by all the glamor and wealth of the celebrity mansions that you should immerse yourself in it for just a short time while eating at this beautiful ocean view restaurant. Opened in 1948, this magnificent restaurant has been the favorite spot of celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Lana Turner, Shirley MacLaine, and Frank Sinatra. The best table is on the terrace overlooking the ocean and surrounded by a lush garden. Indoors is gorgeous too, elegant and opulent, and only matched by incredible food prepared by Executive Chef Bijan Shokatfard. The menu is seafood-focused, super fresh and it goes great with one of their superb wines!
Gladstones
Treating diners to panoramic views of the ocean and located on the Pacific Coast Highway, Gladstones Malibu is one of the most popular restaurants on the Southern California coast. Known for oversized portions, regulars swear by the famous Mile-high Chocolate Cake, huge bowls of crab chowders, and giant lobsters weighing in at up to 6 pounds. The restaurant is also known for their iconic mojitos, including flavors like watermelon, pineapple, and dragonberry. So if you’re looking for a memorable meal, head to Gladstones and catch a sunset from the picturesque deck.
The Barn at Cielo Farms
The Barn at Cielo Farms is Malibu's exclusive private appointment only tasting room perched in the Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu. The Barn showcases their Woodstock and Estate wines. The lush landscape and panoramic views serve as a wondrous backdrop for your next outing. The enchanting sunsets, along with the ocean-scented air, combine to make your experience uniquely wonderful. You are bound to fall in love with all that is Cielo Farms!