Malibu | Day Trips from Santa Barbara, Southern California
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Malibu is an iconic coastal neighborhood of Los Angeles, extending for 30 miles along California’s scenic Highway 1. World class waves make Malibu a top destination for surfers who enjoy Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach and Point Dume. The area has been named the world’s first protected Surfing Reserve. Learn more at Pepperdine University’s Surf Museum. Other museums include the Getty Villa, which focuses on display of the institution’s Greek and Roman art. Stroll the Malibu Pier at sunset where you’ll find the organic restaurant, Malibu Farms. Other popular spots include Malibu Seafood and the upscale shopping at the Malibu Lumber Yard or the Malibu Country Mart.

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