Malibu Lagoon State Beach

23200 PCH, close to the Malibu Pier and across from Malibu Country Mart, (805) 488-1827. Parking $12 (all day); separate parking lots for the beach and the house.

In this wild and wonderful spot you can picnic as well as hike nature trails, explore tide pools, and watch surfers. Just north of the lagoon is Malibu Colony, an upscale gated residential enclave with celebrity residents.

view from trail at Malibu Lagoon State Beach in Malibu, California

handmade Malibu ceramic tile at Malibu Lagoon State Beach in Malibu, California

●Surfrider BeachP.C.H./Sweetwater Canyon Rd.
Tucked into a cove between the Malibu Pier and Malibu Lagoon State Beach, this is a popular surfing spot.

Malibu Pier sign in Malibu, California

●Adamson House

8am-sunset. House tour Thur-Sat 11am-3pm; $7, 6-17 $2. Garden tour F at 10am; $7 (includes a house tour). Reservations not required.
The home of one of Malibu’s founding families, this historic Moorish-Spanish Colonial Revival-style house is famous for its lavish use of hand-painted ceramic tiles that were produced here in Malibu in the 1920s. The property is surrounded by an ornate brick fence, giving the property a castle-like appearance. Visitors can stroll the gardens on their own or take a tour.