Guidebook for Malibu
Food Scene
It's an original stage coach stop turned into a raucous cowboy bar with quality cuts of meat, well prepared, huge sharable portions, great veggie sides, and roving minstrals Thursday - Sunday. Sunday Brunch is also amazing. Reservations a must. Call in advance, they will call you back to confirm. It's a tiny restaurant, packed with fun loving people. Its a scenic 15 minute drive or Uber from Sea Lane... they do three seatings a night- early 5:30 7;00 8;30 Make sure to look for the wild peacocks that roam the grounds.
84 locals recommend
Old Place
29983 Mulholland HwyIt's an original stage coach stop turned into a raucous cowboy bar with quality cuts of meat, well prepared, huge sharable portions, great veggie sides, and roving minstrals Thursday - Sunday. Sunday Brunch is also amazing. Reservations a must. Call in advance, they will call you back to confirm. It's a tiny restaurant, packed with fun loving people. Its a scenic 15 minute drive or Uber from Sea Lane... they do three seatings a night- early 5:30 7;00 8;30 Make sure to look for the wild peacocks that roam the grounds.
Go for the coffee and croissants, but don't miss the exotic homemade ice creams. Flavors change seasonally. And you can practice your french with the owners!
15 locals recommend
Le cafe de la plage Malibu
29169 Heathercliff RdGo for the coffee and croissants, but don't miss the exotic homemade ice creams. Flavors change seasonally. And you can practice your french with the owners!
Lily is a Malibu institution and locals favorite Mexican quick go to.. Best fish tacos hands down. But make sure you call in advance for pickup- otherwise, you'll wait at least 30 minutes for your order- it's that good.
61 locals recommend
Lily's Malibu
29211 Heathercliff RdLily is a Malibu institution and locals favorite Mexican quick go to.. Best fish tacos hands down. But make sure you call in advance for pickup- otherwise, you'll wait at least 30 minutes for your order- it's that good.
There is nothing like strolling out along the Malibu Pier, and winding up with a fabulous cup of coffee, and taking your plate of beautiful food out onto the deck and watching the surfers at Surfrider beach. It's a must.
284 locals recommend
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyThere is nothing like strolling out along the Malibu Pier, and winding up with a fabulous cup of coffee, and taking your plate of beautiful food out onto the deck and watching the surfers at Surfrider beach. It's a must.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you happen to be here on Wednesday night, there is a crazy karaoke scene that starts around 9:00 Locals call it 'weirdo wednesdays', but you decide. It's owned by one of the partners for Casamigos Tequila, so I recommend indulging in their jalapeño margarita !
111 locals recommend
Cafe Habana
3939 Cross Creek RdIf you happen to be here on Wednesday night, there is a crazy karaoke scene that starts around 9:00 Locals call it 'weirdo wednesdays', but you decide. It's owned by one of the partners for Casamigos Tequila, so I recommend indulging in their jalapeño margarita !
Check their schedule - one of your favorite throwback bands might just be playing!
40 locals recommend
The Canyon - Agoura Hills
28912 Roadside DrCheck their schedule - one of your favorite throwback bands might just be playing!
Arts & Culture
The Adamson's settled Malibu back at the turn of the century- not this century of course...but go there and take in the rich historical relevance and the beauty of the original Malibu Tiles, that the family produced. It sits right at the Malibu Lagoon, looking our to Surfrider Beach, and as they say- location location location- the Adamson/s understood
107 locals recommend
Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast HwyThe Adamson's settled Malibu back at the turn of the century- not this century of course...but go there and take in the rich historical relevance and the beauty of the original Malibu Tiles, that the family produced. It sits right at the Malibu Lagoon, looking our to Surfrider Beach, and as they say- location location location- the Adamson/s understood
If you have time- this is a local treasure. We're so fortunate to have this trove of classical artworks and architecture right here in Malibu.
166 locals recommend
Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyIf you have time- this is a local treasure. We're so fortunate to have this trove of classical artworks and architecture right here in Malibu.
Shopping
If you're into shopping...this is mecca. For gifts, I love BURRO, for a spiritual hit check THE MALIBU SHAMEN, and for kids toys, TOY CRAZY. There is also the MALIBU LUMBER YARD adjacent, with the ultra cool Malibu brand JAMES PERSE among others.
34 locals recommend
Cross Creek Road
Cross Creek RoadIf you're into shopping...this is mecca. For gifts, I love BURRO, for a spiritual hit check THE MALIBU SHAMEN, and for kids toys, TOY CRAZY. There is also the MALIBU LUMBER YARD adjacent, with the ultra cool Malibu brand JAMES PERSE among others.
Essentials
Great juice bar, organic selections, quality sourced meats and fish, and great service.
Check out the whole Trances Center while you're there. There a re cool shops and restaurants in that mart.
86 locals recommend
Vintage Grocers
140 Promenade WayGreat juice bar, organic selections, quality sourced meats and fish, and great service.
Check out the whole Trances Center while you're there. There a re cool shops and restaurants in that mart.
Everything Else
Just walk into the misty greenhouses and let your senses be flooded with beauty. This family owned nursery is a Malibu locals favorite. And they ship! So send a Malibu orchid home to remember your trip for years to come. The blooms last for months and come back every year.
Zuma Canyon Orchids
5949 Bonsall DrJust walk into the misty greenhouses and let your senses be flooded with beauty. This family owned nursery is a Malibu locals favorite. And they ship! So send a Malibu orchid home to remember your trip for years to come. The blooms last for months and come back every year.
Parks & Nature
Of all the many trails in Malibu- this is one of our most visited. The hike is fairly strenuous, but worth every step. Many vista points. A locals favorite.
14 locals recommend
Zuma Canyon Trailhead
5721 Bonsall DrOf all the many trails in Malibu- this is one of our most visited. The hike is fairly strenuous, but worth every step. Many vista points. A locals favorite.
While we love our quiet and private beach here at Sea lane...Malibu's 24 miles of coastline has numerous special spots to discover. With it's rock outcroppings and west / sunset facing views- check it out for a low-tide beach walk!
222 locals recommend
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyWhile we love our quiet and private beach here at Sea lane...Malibu's 24 miles of coastline has numerous special spots to discover. With it's rock outcroppings and west / sunset facing views- check it out for a low-tide beach walk!