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MALIBU VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in Malibu |
| Nestled in Los Angeles County, Malibu is flanked by Santa Monica Mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. Miles of sandy white beaches lapped by clear blue waters of the Pacific and some spectacular vacation rentals on mountaintops - all these blend in to make Malibu an exquisite, vacation destination that is class apart. |
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Malibu Vacation Rental Information |
With a host of comfortable Malibu condos or vacation rental condominiums, vacation rental apartments and luxury vacation rental villas, all featuring breathtaking views of the ocean or the mountains, accommodation is not a problem in Malibu.
Many of the Malibu villas and Malibu vacation rental condos
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located on the waterside giving free and private access to the beach as well. Some Malibu vacation rental condos are perched on cliffs between lush greenery, overlooking Malibu. Visitors can choose a vacation rental condo or vacation rental house with 1-bedroom, 2-bedrooms or 3-bedrooms. These Malibu vacation rentals can accommodate 2 to 12 vacationers, depending on your family needs. The rooms in these vacation rental condos and vacation rental houses are bright, spacious, tastefully furnished with queen-sized bed, luxury towels, down pillows, terry robes, and very comfortable furnishings.
Duplex vacation rental villas or duplex vacation rental condos along the seaside or on the hills are also available. They also come in different surface areas with 3-bedrooms, 4-bedrooms or 5-bedrooms, which are apt for larger groups or families coming for vacation at Malibu.
Some Malibu vacation rental villas and vacation rental houses with back yards, patios, barbecue space and a private entrance to the beach are also available. Washing machine, dryer, TV, fully equipped kitchen with cooking utensils, telephone, fax machine, and refrigerators are provided in these Malibu California vacation rentals. The pools, sauna or spas can be private or shared. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Malibu |
| Smoking at Malibu vacation rentals is strictly not allowed. Pets are also not allowed at most Malibu vacation rental properties. Some Malibu vacation rentals also have a minimum stay condition for 4 days, depending on the season in which you travel and the particular Malibu vacation rental property manager. Security deposits and cleaning charges are to be paid separately at most of the Malibu vacation rental homes. |
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Must See in Malibu |
The small residential town of Malibu incorporates within itself rich flora and fauna, beaches, mesos and canyons. Ramirez Canyon Park, otherwise known as the Barbara Streisand donated estate, is located on Ramirez Canyon Road. Regular tours are conducted to the park. Point Mugu State Park is home to a tall-grass prairie preserve as well as sycamore trees and beautiful canyons. |
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Adamson House, the historic home of Merritt Huntley Adamson, a local rancher, is set along the beautiful Malibu coastline and is worth a visit. Weisman Museum of Art, at Pepperdine University and Skidmore Contemporary Art Museum are home to many valuable collections. Apart from these, Malibu has many other popular art galleries worth a visit. The Malibu Harbor is a peaceful place that does not offer much entertainment, but is a perfect place to watch surfers or gaze at the ocean. |
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Sights and Attractions in Malibu |
| Many areas and sights at Malibu have been filmed in movies and it is so captivating that they are still being used for sets of movies – so don’t be shocked if you see a film screw working on a movie somewhere or your movie hunk walking along the streets of Malibu.
• Adamson House
• Malibu Lagoon Museum
• Malibu Lagoon State Beach
• Parks and Gardens |
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Outdoor Recreation in Malibu |
| Create your own itinerary or contact any commercial tour companies and enjoy some of the fabulous experiences of the desert. You can take tram tour, a jeep ride, enroll for a hummer tour or experience the desert sunset in a hot-air balloon. Those who really like to pump their adrenaline can go biking, hiking or even horseback riding on some of the nature trails, paved pathways and even some of the unexplored vistas.
• Beach Activities
• Walking, Hiking and Biking
• Fishing
• Water sports
• Swimming and Tennis | |
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Golfing in Malibu |
The Malibu Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 golf facility. This William Bell designed course is open year round and provides clubs on rent. Various world-known public, semi-private, and private golf courses are a short drive away in Los Angeles.
Griffith Park at Los Angeles offers 2 18-hole courses - Harding Course, which is par-72 and 6536 yards, and Wilson Course, which is a par-72 and 6942 yards golf course. Bel-Air Golf Club is a famous private golf course, which offers scenic views. Los Angeles Country Club is known for its difficult pars. There are a number of public golf courses in the area that are in outstanding condition and highly rated by professional golfers. Some golf courses at Los Angeles are sites for regional and international tournaments. |
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Malibu Fairs and Festivals |
Malibu Arts Festival is held in the month of July, from 9 AM until 5 PM for 2 days in front of the Malibu Courthouse. Over 200 individual artists get an opportunity to exhibit their works at the festival. Children can have fun at the children’s workshop. A food terrace too is organized on both days, wherein special delicacies are presented from Sunset Restaurant, Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, D’Amore’s Pizza and few other specialty food vendors.
The film aficionados can head to Los Angeles, which hosts several film festivals. A weeklong Los Angeles Film Festival, held in the month of April brings out the latest in short movies, music videos and American Indies. Then there is the annual October Fete organized by the American Film Institute.
The annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, also called Outfest is held in the month of July since 1982. The festival aims at generating higher public awareness for premium transgender, gay, lesbian and bi films. This festival became a major L. A. event in the year 1998, when 31000 audiences witnessed the event. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Malibu |
In Malibu, visitors will find some of the most exquisite places to savor everything from Mediterranean, French, Italian, and Chinese cuisines to seafood. Malibu has some of the best restaurants in the area that are visited by celebrities and stars regularly.
If you like unprecedented vistas of the Ocean, while dining on authentic French and Italian cuisines and enticing seafood, then Beau Rivage is the place for you. The appeal of this stunning Mediterranean restaurant is further enhanced after dusk, when soft romantic lighting engulfs the pink villa. For some exotic Hawaiian delicacies including chicken and pasta preparations, head to Duke's Malibu. The surf-themed restaurant is a favorite jaunt of those young at heart.
The popular afternoon and evening drinking restaurant, Gladstone's 4 Fish is a casual restaurant soaked in Malibu style. Famous for its fresh seafood and sumptuous fish, Gladstone's parking area extends to a public beach also, which creates an impression of dining on the beach itself.
Malibu and its neighboring area promises enough nightlife and activities to keep the night birds occupied. Across Malibu Per is the landmark Malibu Inn, which is famous among the locals and vacationers alike for its enticing menu choices and good pub preparations, live musical and comedy performances and a fully-stocked bar. For more fun at night, you can get it rolling - you can go to Santa Monica, Venice and L.A. |
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Shopping in Malibu |
The Malibu Farmers Market sits from April to October and offers a variety of produce for visitors and locals alike. Malibu Country Mart covers over 80,000 square feet of retail space, including dining and service outlets. High-class clothing and jewelry stores are located here at Malibu Country Mart. The Malibu Colony Plaza provides you an opportunity to shop with your favorite stars. Both the big shopping jaunts are located on Pacific Coast Highway.
Planet Blue is the place where you can shop for some casual wear along with some good choices of bath and body products including Lorac cosmetics, candles, bedding and leather-bound journals. You can even pick up some small gift items for family and friends from here. |
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Best Times to Visit Malibu |
Apart from a unique combination of beaches and mountains, another reason why Malibu is a great vacation place is the ideal weather throughout the year. It has a Mediterranean type of a climate, with sunshine all year round. The place receives maximum rainfall in the month of January and February. The summers are dry, with temperatures reaching up to 96º F in the months of August and September. Offshore winds are high and the sunlight is bright and shining.
The winters receive several inches of rain, while the summers are packed with vacationers. The months following the rains are the best time to enjoy, not only because of the weather, but also for the scenic beauty, which is enhanced by post-monsoon natural blooms of the place. |
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Time Zone for Malibu |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Malibu |
| The closest airport in the area is Van Nuys Airport, about 20 miles northeast of Malibu in Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport is located approximately 22 miles southeast of Malibu. Avail the shuttle services of the airport or other bus services to reach Malibu. Taxi services and car rentals are easily available in the city, to move in and around Malibu. |
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