Western Malibu Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Zuma Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Zuma Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Western Malibu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
El Matador State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, El Matador State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Malibu. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
You can take time to visit Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach during your travels to Malibu.
Broad Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Broad Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Malibu.
Malibu West Beach Club
Malibu West Beach Club is just one of the places to see in Malibu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Lechuza Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lechuza Beach during your trip to Malibu?
Things to do
Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Malibu Waterfall eMTB & Hiking Adventure (Beginner)
Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour
Photographer, Professional Photoshoot - Malibu
Top hotels in Western Malibu
The Pierside Santa Monica
Wonderful visit from check in to check out! Clean. Friendly staff. Wonderful items available to use for the beach, pools, rooms. Great food. Smiling faces. Will definitely stay again!!!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
Very clean very courteous
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
SA Beach Suite #3 by Stay Awhile Villas
Loved the property. Would def stay again:).
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Carmel
Great location, good staff, nice room with great hot shower. TV is on a dish network and never worked. Men tried fixing it, but seemed hopeless as it was a systemic fault.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Exceptional location and customer service. Will definitely stay here again. Wally’s and Hillstone are directly across the street. Beautiful view of the ocean and Santa Monica pier from my room. Looooved it!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
We had a great overall stay. Our initial room was on a lower floor overlooking the trash area, but the staff handled the situation seamlessly and promptly moved us to a much more suitable room for the remainder of our week-long stay, which we really appreciated. Service throughout was consistently ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Western Malibu
Downtown Santa Monica
While you're in Downtown Santa Monica, take in top sights like Santa Monica Beach and jump on the metro at Downtown Santa Monica Station to see more of the city.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Los Angeles
Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/Sepulved Station or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Mar Vista
While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.