20 hotels near Malibu, CA, US

This prosperous beach city in Los Angeles County, California has a population was 12,645 and is identified by its warm, sandy beaches and for the fact that so many of the Hollywood elite, from movie stars and entertainment industry movers and shakers, have chosen to make this their home. Signs around the city that proclaim "27 miles of scenic beauty" refer to the beach’s original length before the city incorporated in 1991. The city’s beaches are bounded by Topanga Canyon to the east, the Santa Monica Mountains (consisting of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, and Woodland Hills) to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south and Ventura County to the west. Its beaches have been lovingly nicknamed "the 'Bu" by surfers and locals in the community. There are several popular public beaches including Surfrider Beach (the first World Surfing Reserve and the location of the world famous Malibu Pier), Zuma Beach, Topanga Beach, Point Dume Beach and Dan Blocker Beach. Local parks worthy of exploring include Malibu Bluffs Park, Trancas Canyon Park, Las Flores Creek Park, and Legacy Park, with neighboring parks Malibu Creek State Park, Leo Carrillo State Beach and Park, Point Mugu State Park and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Sightseeing off the beach should lead you wine-tasting wonderment at the Malibu Family Wines vineyard and to historical exploration at The Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum. This National Historical Site and registered California Landmark preserves a 19th century home that has been dubbed “the Taj Mahal of Tile” due to its extensive use of ceramics. After a day of exploring this stretch of sand and surf, Choice Hotels near Malibu Beach let you wind down in relaxing accommodations. Book a room with us today.