Afterward, grab a bite at one of the many eateries along the water. Malibu Farm Restaurant is an organic café and restaurant that sits right on the pier, and Duke’s Malibu, which honors pioneering surfer and Duke Kahanamoku, delivers Hawaiian cuisine along with indoor/outdoor seating and excellent water views. Or browse the fresh catches—and try one of the famed ahi tuna burgers—at Malibu Seafood, where you can enjoy your meal at a picnic table, breathing in the salty sea air and soaking in the stunning coastline views.
To spend the night like an insider, get a room at the 47-room Malibu Beach Inn, a former motel located on the so-nicknamed Billionaire’s Beach, which was given its original makeover by Hollywood mogul David Geffen. Or book a stay at The Surfrider Hotel, a 20-room “California beach house”-style getaway just across the street from the famous strip of sand it takes its name from. Originally built in 1953, the Surfrider has evolved from its humble beginnings to a posh sanctuary–complete with a roof deck and farm-to-table restaurant—without losing any of its old-school surf-culture charm.
