Los Angeles International Airport 34 min
Malibu Surfrider Beach (6 min.) Recreational beach known for its surfing conditions & the Malibu Pier for saltwater fishing. The Getty Villa (12 min.) Former tycoon s residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa with Greek & Roman artifacts. Malibu Creek State Park (15 min) Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole. The Getty (26 min.) Famous sizable free museum highlighting American & European art architecture & manicured gardens. Downtown Santa Monica (19 min.) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (16 min) 500 miles of flat & mountainous hiking trails through coastal chaparral with views & picnic stops. Topanga State Park (16 min.) This 14 000-acre wilderness area features hiking trails winding through nearby canyons & mountains. Malibu Pier (3 min.) Iconic circa-1905 pier next to the beach with shops restaurants fishing & people-watching. Malibu Lagoon State Beach (4 min.) Scenic 110-acre area featuring a famous beach for surfing & an estuary with migratory birds. Solstice Canyon (13 min.) Canyon offering trails of varying difficulty plus picnicking a waterfall wildlife & dog walking. Adamson House Museum (3 min.) Tile-rich Spanish Colonial Revival beach house built in 1929 & now open for home & garden tours. Point Dume (17 min.) Tranquil coastal area features trails & bluff viewpoints plus rocky coves & ancient sand dunes. Santa Monica State Beach (13 min.) Maintained by the city this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Pacific Park (19 min.) Oceanfront park with coasters eateries & games on the pier including an iconic ferris wheel. |