Los Angeles International Airport 51 min
Malibu Pier (19 min) Iconic circa-1905 pier next to the beach, with shops, restaurants, fishing & people-watching. Point Dume State Beach (12 min) State beach noted for its vast, rugged coastline, recreational activities & nature preserve. Leo Carrillo State Park (18 min) Beach with coastal caves & reefs, plus swimming, surfing, camping, hiking & surf fishing. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (27 min) Presidential history displays, a former Air Force One, a replica Oval Office & Reagan's burial site. Santa Monica Mountains (23 min) Popular coastal range featuring scenic hiking trails, state parks, wildlife & sweeping sea views. Zuma Beach (15 min) Surfing destination off the Pacific Coast Highway, with 1.8 mi. of sand & lifeguard towers. Paramount Ranch (13 min) National park attraction offers hiking trails & an Old Western town from various Hollywood movies. Point Mugu State Park (23 min) Santa Monica Mountains' park has 5 miles of beach, river canyons, bluffs & 70+ miles of trails. Malibu Wine Safaris (4 min) 1,000-acre vineyard offering tours & tastings in an open-air vehicle, plus zebras, giraffes & bison. Malibu Lagoon State Beach (19 min) Scenic 110-acre area featuring a famous beach for surfing & an estuary with migratory birds. Paradise Cove Beach (12 min) Pacific coast surf spot & frequent movie location with walks along dramatic sandstone cliffs. Solstice Canyon (18 min) Canyon offering trails of varying difficulty, plus picnicking, a waterfall, wildlife & dog walking. Point Dume (13 min) Tranquil coastal area features trails & bluff viewpoints, plus rocky coves & ancient sand dunes. Escondido Falls (14 min) A popular hiking trail that crosses creeks leads to this waterfall with upper & lower sections. Malibu Creek State Park (18 min) Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole. |