Central Malibu Travel Guide

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Pepperdine University

9.0/10 (162 reviews)
Explore the campus of Pepperdine University during your travels in Malibu. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Top hotels in Central Malibu

Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane Los Angeles CA
The price is 4.560.199 ₫ per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
4.560.199 ₫
5.300.049 ₫ total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
Hotel Angeleno
Studio City Court Yard Hotel

Studio City Court Yard Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12933 Ventura Blvd Studio City CA
The price is 2.260.869 ₫ per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
2.260.869 ₫
2.627.546 ₫ total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Studio City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,398 reviews)
"The pool was amazing! I was able to swim some laps before I head out. Vending and the ice machine was next to each other. Felt very safe!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Studio City Court Yard Hotel
Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel

5 out of 5
101 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is 9.126.634 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
9.126.634 ₫
12.240.388 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

3.5 out of 5
5525 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys CA
The price is 3.291.254 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
3.291.254 ₫
3.825.171 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Van Nuys. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,167 reviews)
"the room was very nice and clean, everything was very nice."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Grand Vista Hotel

Grand Vista Hotel

3 out of 5
999 Enchanted Way Simi Valley CA
The price is 2.611.693 ₫ per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
2.611.693 ₫
2.925.096 ₫ total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Simi Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Grand Vista Hotel
The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1111 2nd St Santa Monica CA
The price is 7.709.044 ₫ per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
7.709.044 ₫
10.413.666 ₫ total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
The Huntley Hotel
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Where to stay in Central Malibu

Find the best Central Malibu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

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Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

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Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

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Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Lucky Strike Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.

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