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Santa Monica & Malibu Beach Vacations
The pier, the PCH, the sunsets.
Santa Monica's pier and promenade, Venice next door, and Malibu's Zuma and El Matador beaches up the PCH.
Overview
Why Santa Monica & Malibu.
Santa Monica is LA's beach town: the Ferris wheel on the pier, the bike path to Venice, a good hotel row and easy access to the city. Drive north on the Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu opens up with Zuma's wide sand, El Matador's sea stacks and lunch on the deck at Malibu Farm.
Highlights
What Santa Monica & Malibu does best.
01Iconic
02Biking
03Foodie
04Sunsets
When to go
Best: May – October
Shoulder seasons often mean better value and fewer people. Tell us your dates and we'll be honest about what to expect.
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Things to do
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Snorkel or dive trip
Boat trip to the reef with gear and a guide.
Fishing charter
Inshore or offshore, half or full day, from the nearest marina.
Sunset cruise
Catamaran or private boat, drinks included, the whole group aboard.
Round of golf
A tee time at the best course within a short drive.
Spa afternoon
Massages or a thermal circuit, booked so nobody has to think about it.
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