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Malibu Pier
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#7 of 44 things to do in Malibu
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The Malibu coastline is like a chameleon. In some areas it resembles the French Riviera with its lush, green hillsides descending into crescent-shaped shorelines. In others, it feels 100% Southern Californian with beaches wide and flat as a football field, and often crowded with beach-goers lounging on towels and playing volleyball. Other coastlines still feel secluded, tucked under tall cliffs and dotted with stunning rock formations. In certain areas, where the ocean waves are just right, surfers can be seen bobbing in the water. Up in the mountains to the east hikers take in truly stunning views of the ocean and the sprawling Los Angeles landscape. And along Pacific Coast Highway, restaurants are filled with visitors and locals from all walks of life. Stumble into the right place at the right time, and you’ll likely encounter a celebrity.
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Restaurants
43 within 5 kms
Malibu Farm Restaurant
921
75 m€€ - €€€ • American • Healthy • Vegetarian Friendly
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
229
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • American • Cafe • Healthy
V's restaurant + bar
136
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • American • Mediterranean • Vegetarian Friendly
Nobu Malibu
1,606
0.6 km€€€€ • Japanese • Asian • Fusion
Carbon Beach Club Restaurant
215
0.2 km€€€€ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Fish Grill
76
63 m€ • American • Seafood
Malibu Beach Inn
41
0.2 km€€€€ • American
Marmalade Cafe - Malibu
366
0.8 km€€ - €€€ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Jack in the Box
44
0.1 km€ • Quick Bites • American • Fast food
Avaitor Nation/ Dreamland
1
0.1 kmMexican • American
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Attractions
24 within 10 kms
Malibu Colony
43
0 mNeighbourhoods
Carbon Beach
20
0.2 kmBeaches
Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum
184
0.5 kmSpeciality Museums
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
239
0.7 kmBeaches
Malibu Country Mart
113
0.9 kmShopping Malls
Pepperdine University
195
2.9 kmEducational sites
Legacy Park
19
1.1 kmBodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Malibu Contemporary Art Gallery
2
1.2 kmArt Galleries
Malibu Creek State Park
257
State Parks • Parks
Malibu Bluffs Park
16
2.6 kmParks
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chocolatekimmy
Andover, UK179 contributions
Great as Piers go
Apr 2023 • Couples
Great to visit such a famous location, just a short distance from LA.

Its a pier so as much as it was nice, it wasn't particularly special or different to most other piers. There are a few places to eat and a shop. The views are nice.
Written 26 April 2023
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tom
1 contribution
No there there
Mar 2023 • Couples
No there there. We didn’t find a town. Lots of dangerous fast traffic on coast highway. Had a terrible diner at Geoffrey’s. Can’t see the beach or ocean due to a wall of beach houses.
Written 31 March 2023
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StotheN
Stockholm, Sweden547 contributions
As good as piers go..
Mar 2023
I visited here yesterday morning. It was very well maintained and has one souvenier shop and one restaurant at the end. Many fishers line the pier throughout the day. Easily accessible from the main road and free parking nearby. A jack-in-the-box just outside the main entrance too.
Written 18 March 2023
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Maggie S
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
Relaxing ina Malibu beach.
Jan 2023 • Friends
It’s lovely. I can’t say too much for friendliness but I did enjoy my stay.
The food was decent and the view is calming and beautiful. Serenity
Written 25 January 2023
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC22,263 contributions
Monopoly
Jan 2023 • Solo
This pier is monopolized by Malibu Farm. They have a restaurant at the start of the pier and at the end. The pier is free to go out on, you don’t have to eat there, but there are no other food options. There is a bait place with the cafe at the end and I did see a lot of people fishing. It is a good place for pictures of the Malibu coastline, but if you want to eat you only have two options.
Written 9 January 2023
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Sammie-Jo69
North West England, UK321 contributions
Nicer than average pier
Jul 2022 • Family
Very well kept pier, particularly the public restrooms at the far end! A selection of cafes and shops are available, though perhaps unsurprisingly the eateries are on the pricey side. The settings for eating are certainly lovely, but even if you were just to walk from one end to the other, it's worthwhile.
Written 23 July 2022
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2BEis2SKI
Charlotte, NC1,375 contributions
Nice short walk, worth a stop
Jun 2022
The Malibu Pier was very lowkey with some eateries and a quaint shop at the end. My wife didn't want to stop and walk it but I convinced her too and she was really glad. We didn't buy anything, just walked and hung out for a while.
Written 8 July 2022
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Munir D
Toronto, Canada644 contributions
Good place to stop in Malibu
Jul 2022 • Couples
We visited this place on our way to San Francisco. Parking was not easily available but we got parking space for $15.

The beach is clean and we walked all the way to the front to enjoy the scenery. The ocean looked clean and we some surfers in the water. We noted a number of lifeguard stations on the beach.

The cafes there offered a variety of food but we decided to have lunch at our next stop in Santa Barbara.

Nice place to stop. The restrooms were averagely clean.

Munir Daya
Written 7 July 2022
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Kim M
8 contributions
Shop at the end of the pier
Dec 2021
Great Pier! Was there for Christmas. The store at the end of the pier, The Ranch at Malibu Pier, doesn't have prices and the lady wont tell you how much spent. I didn't realize to ask and bought a $68 Malibu tee shirt. No returns or exchanges. Just Be AWARE.
Written 16 January 2022
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joaniemaria
Eldridge, IA2,395 contributions
Views of the coast, fishing, food, shops, parking
Oct 2021 • Family
We spent part of a sunny afternoon here. Parking is available. Restaurants, shops, fishing, views. Surfers were off to the west. It is a good place for photos and to walk around for an hour or two.
Written 7 November 2021
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