| 2 miles from the trails of escondido canyon park. most have private patios. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a pair of suites add fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, and 1 has ocean views. the unassuming, airy rooms offer minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. there's a relaxed restaurant with a rooftop bar and patio seating, as well as an outdoor heated pool. set off the pacific coast highway in the santa monica mountains national recreation area, this casual, cape cod-style hotel is a 6-minute walk from zuma beach and 3. free parking is provided
Los Angeles International Airport 48 min
Leo Carrillo State Beach (11 min)
Natural 1.5-mi.-long Pacific beach lined with caves & tide pools, a popular surf & windsurfing spot. Malibu Creek State Park (20 min)
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole. Adamson House Museum (13 min)
Tile-rich Spanish Colonial Revival beach house, built in 1929 & now open for home & garden tours. Malibu Lagoon State Beach (13 min)
Scenic 110-acre area featuring a famous beach for surfing & an estuary with migratory birds. Paradise Cove Beach (6 min)
Pacific coast surf spot & frequent movie location with walks along dramatic sandstone cliffs. Santa Monica Mountains (26 min)
Popular coastal range featuring scenic hiking trails, state parks, wildlife & sweeping sea views. Escondido Falls (8 min)
A popular hiking trail that crosses creeks leads to this waterfall with upper & lower sections. Solstice Canyon (12 min)
Canyon offering trails of varying difficulty, plus picnicking, a waterfall, wildlife & dog walking. Malibu Pier (13 min)
Iconic circa-1905 pier next to the beach, with shops, restaurants, fishing & people-watching. Zuma Beach (6 min)
Surfing destination off the Pacific Coast Highway, with 1.8 mi. of sand & lifeguard towers. Leo Carrillo State Park (9 min)
Beach with coastal caves & reefs, plus swimming, surfing, camping, hiking & surf fishing. Point Dume (5 min)
Tranquil coastal area features trails & bluff viewpoints, plus rocky coves & ancient sand dunes. Malibu Surfrider Beach (13 min)
Recreational beach known for its surfing conditions & the Malibu Pier for saltwater fishing. Malibu Wine Safaris (13 min)
1,000-acre vineyard offering tours & tastings in an open-air vehicle, plus zebras, giraffes & bison. Point Dume State Beach (10 min)
State beach noted for its vast, rugged coastline, recreational activities & nature preserve. | 
