Los Angeles district, California, United States

Places to visit near Malibu

Malibu is a town in Los Angeles district, California, United States, home to about 12,965 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 35 parks, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 museums. The must-see places are Ramirez Canyon Park (2 km), Point Dume State Beach & Preserve (4 km) and Point Dume (5 km).

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Malibu at a glance

Location
Los Angeles district, California, United States
Population
about 12,965
Coordinates
34.0258° N, 118.7804° W
Places within 50 km
158 (158 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Malibu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malibu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Malibu

69 parks within 100 km of Malibu. The closest is Alumni Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malibu

50 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malibu. The closest is Ramirez Canyon Park (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malibu

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malibu. The closest is Point Dume (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Malibu

35 museums within 100 km of Malibu. The closest is Conejo Valley Art Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Malibu

32 churches within 100 km of Malibu. The closest is Canoga Park Church (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malibu

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malibu. The closest is Malibou Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Malibu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malibu
  2. 5 km Point Dume · viewpoint, Los Angeles
  3. 1 km Point Dume State Beach & Preserve · beach, Los Angeles
  4. 3 km Zuma Beach · beach, Los Angeles
  5. 5 km Ramirez Canyon Park · nature spot, Los Angeles
  6. 7 km Corral Canyon Park · viewpoint, Los Angeles
  7. 7 km Back to Malibu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malibu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks3569Alumni Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3550Ramirez Canyon Park (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2836Point Dume (5 km)
    Museums2035Conejo Valley Art Museum (25 km)
    Churches1132Canoga Park Church (36 km)
    Other attractions623Pink Lady (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs714Malibou Lake (12 km)
    Beaches & coast711Point Dume State Beach & Preserve (4 km)
    Forts & heritage211Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial (44 km)
    Temples27Malibu Hindu Temple (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13King Fahad Mosque (43 km)
    Treks22Backbone Trail (9 km)
    Waterfalls22Santa Ynez Falls (25 km)
    Buddhist sites02Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles (62 km)
    Caves01Bronson Caves (55 km)

    Malibu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malibu?

    Ramirez Canyon Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Point Dume State Beach & Preserve (beach, about 4 km), Point Dume (viewpoint, about 5 km), Zuma Beach (beach, about 6 km), Corral Canyon Park (viewpoint, about 7 km), Castro Peak (peak, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Malibu?

    158 places on Spotwander: 35 parks, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest park to Malibu?

    Alumni Park, about 9 km by road; Reyes Adobe Park (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Malibu?

    Ramirez Canyon Park, about 2 km by road; Rocky Oaks (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malibu?

    Point Dume, about 5 km by road; Corral Canyon Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malibu?

    Start in Malibu, visit Point Dume, then Point Dume State Beach & Preserve, then Zuma Beach, then Ramirez Canyon Park, then Corral Canyon Park, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malibu?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Malibu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Malibu’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.