Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu

Itinerary · Los Angeles, California

Malibu and the Getty Villa

The Getty Villa, a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, and the beaches of Malibu.

One day, by car

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  1. 10:00

    1Getty Villa

    Pacific Palisades·Antiquities museum

    Antiquities and gardens (reserve; closed Tuesdays).

  2. 12:30

    2Malibu Pier

    Malibu·Pier

    Surfrider Beach and the pier.

  3. 14:00

    3Point Dume State Beach

    Malibu·State beach

    The headland trail (check parking).

  4. 16:00

    4El Matador State Beach

    Malibu·State beach

    Sea stacks and coves.

  5. 18:00

    5Geoffrey’s Malibu

    Malibu·Californian

    Dinner on the terrace above the ocean.

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