Visit Leo Carrillo State Beach. You can walk your dog, take a dip in the ocean, sunbathe or get treats at the snack bar. Watch marine animals and explore caves by the mountains. Choose from a number of walking trails and enjoy the serenity of Malibu.
Find the legal walkways through the "Malibu Colony." This private neighborhood features multi-million dollar celebrity homes owned by Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Cher, Goldie Hawn, Robert Redford and others. Try driving by the homes for a good view. Although you can find legal access on foot, it's rather limited and it's a highly secured area.
Enjoy the Malibu Lagoon State Beach. It includes a bird sanctuary where hundreds of species stop during migrations. A keen spot for scuba diving, you can see lots of marine life among the reefs and kelp beds.
Hike in Solstice Canyon. This rugged nature area has a thirty-foot waterfall, many lovely streams and creeks and even a statue hidden in a secluded area. The Solstice Canyon Loop, a three mile round trip hike detailed on LocalHikes.com, captures Malibu's natural wonders. You'll even see the ruins of a home nicknamed Tropical Terrace.
Dine at one of Malibu's fine restaurants. Gladstones, located by the beach on Pacific Coast Highway, serves seafood outdoors at a patio overlooking the ocean. Dukes, also on PCH, serves seafood, burgers and offers Sunday brunch and a "barefoot bar" with mixed drinks, beer and specialty beach drinks like the "Tropical Itch" and "Lava Flow."
