Central Malibu Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Central Malibu attractions

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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

Malibu Country Inn

Malibu Country Inn

3 out of 5
6506 Westward Beach Road Malibu CA
The price is ₹18,831 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
₹18,831
₹21,655 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Malibu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"All fine"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Malibu Country Inn
Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno

4 out of 5
170 N Church Lane Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹18,155 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
₹18,155
₹21,095 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,288 reviews)
"Well, in LA parking really stinks. But if you book a room for $200, just know the parking is $50. Don't get me wrong, this is our favorite place. But after Covid, nothing goes down. The food on the 17th floor is great. But don't get happy hour horedouves. It couldn't satisfy a 5 year old. I love ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Angeleno
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

3.5 out of 5
5525 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys CA
The price is ₹13,872 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹13,872
₹16,118 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica

4 out of 5
530 Pico Blvd Santa Monica CA
The price is ₹25,977 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
₹25,977
₹34,643 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
Marina del Rey Hotel

Marina del Rey Hotel

4 out of 5
13534 Bali Way Marina del Rey CA
The price is ₹15,760 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹15,760
₹22,702 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marina del Rey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,594 reviews)
"LOVED THIS PLACE!!!!!!!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Marina del Rey Hotel
The Huntley Hotel

The Huntley Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1111 2nd St Santa Monica CA
The price is ₹29,476 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
₹29,476
₹39,652 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,646 reviews)
"Hotel was decent definitely not 4 star hotel. Parking is ridiculous 73 dollars. Getting the car was as worse as can get. Took forever to get my car and it was a Monday!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

The Huntley Hotel
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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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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. HHLA 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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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.

Central Malibu Travel Guide

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