Los Angeles · MALIBU & COASTAL TOURS
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Think of this as the list we would give a friend flying into LAX: the 15 malibu & coastal tours worth your money, each with its price, what travelers said, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Open-air Malibu tour from Santa Monica with celebrity home drive-bys, Malibu Pier, Point Dume views, and lunch shopping at Country Mart.
“The ocean was nice the scenery it’s lovely place to visit and explore it was too cold to explore the city with an open car”
Guided Malibu vineyard hike with photo stops, Chumash cave art, organic gardens, and two cans of wine to-go.
“The hike. Would’ve been better if there was actually wine tasting involved where you could sit down order cheese and/or food.”
Ride a vintage VW bus through Malibu for winery stops, canyon views, and wildlife spotting, with wine and snacks included for a private group.
“We very much enjoyed our more than two hour hike filled with fun stops and beautiful views. The wine tasting afterwards was a great end to a lovely afternoon with a very friendly and accommodating guide. Very glad we did it.”
A private 2-hour 4x4 tour through a Malibu family vineyard, mixing wine tastings with an archaeological stop, mountain lookout, and snacks.
“It was amazing and Stephanie was so pleasant and informative and fun! The property was beautiful and I was recommend this to everyone!”
Malibu Wine, Food & Beach Tour: small-group PCH cruise with onboard wine and snacks, wetland, pier, winery tasting, seals at Point Dume.
“Our Tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable about Malibu and it's history. He provided us with wine and snacks. At each stop we had time to enjoy the beauty of each location. The overall experience was amazing and me and my friends enjoyed the tour a m d the experience.”
Malibu celebrity homes by open-air van, then Malibu Pier, Adamson House, Point Dume, shopping, and Malibu sign photo stops.
“Dave’s tour of Malibu was perfect! The views along the coast during the drive were beautiful and he shared tons of I formation we would’ve never known. Highly recommend!”
Beginner-friendly Malibu eMTB on premium pedal-assist bikes. Learn gear shifts, ride Backbone Trail, and spot local wildlife with a small group.
“Jason took care of us insuring everyone had a great experience. My wife is inexperienced while my son and I are avid riders. Jason took extra time providing my son and I some fast and exciting riding. Beautiful views as well.”
A 75-minute narrated flight over Malibu, Hollywood, and downtown LA, flying near the Hollywood Sign and circling stadiums for big aerial views.
“The flight over Los Angeles was a real highlight of our trip! Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly. Our pilot was super friendly, knowledgeable, and shared lots of interesting information about the city during the flight. It was calm, comfortable, and we felt safe the whole time. A fantastic experience we would definitely recommend!”
A 2-hour Malibu vineyard hike with photo stops, ranch animals, Chumash cave paintings, and two wine cans to take home for $49.
“It was fun! I loved the mulled wine and honey sticks we had during the break. The property is beautiful and I loved seeing the animals.”
Private 90-minute Malibu surf lesson at Surfrider Beach with personalized coaching for beginners to intermediates, led by local Ric.
“We booked surf lessons two months in advance. Ric showed up at the designated time and place. He looked at one member of our group and said he couldn’t teach him to surf because the boards he brought could only be used by people 180 lbs. or less! He also said that he thought he was just too big to surf on any board! Nowhere on his website or in our communication back and forth was there mention of a weight limit! Surf lessons was to have been one of the highlights of our short LA vacation and it never happened. We were able to go to a surf shop…”
Tandem paragliding above Malibu with an experienced instructor, Pacific and hill views, hourly departures, gear and safety briefing included.
“Had a little rough communication at the start. And the local brush fire didn't help. But eventually we connected and I got to take flight! I could loose the take off and landing, but the flight itself was amazing!”
Private helicopter from Burbank to Hollywood and Malibu, ending with a champagne toast on a mountaintop landing.
“We really enjoyed the helicopter flight over LA, the beaches and the mountains of Malibu! Our pilot Tommy went to great efforts and the flight was very comfortable. Highly recommended and an unforgettable memory for my fiancée and me :-)”
Private Malibu waterfall hike plus Pacific Coast Highway drive with snacks, water, and guide-led photo stops for up to 5.
“It was such a beautiful day and the trek was difficult yet manageable. Bret was a fantastic guide and helped us all along the way. It was fantastic and we would definitely recommend the trek to all visitors in the area.”
Ride a vintage VW bus through Malibu vineyards, taste wines at Malibu Family Wines, and learn the land’s stories on a small-group 2-hour tour.
“Come wearing comfortable clothes that you will be getting in and out of a VW bus with. Also, no that it seats six people two in the front three in the back one in the front so if you are coupled up, you may be split up at one point. It can be hot, so make sure you have your sunscreen they do provide water. You might even want a hat on our driver was super knowledgeable as we drove around the Vineyards telling us all about the history of the land of the Chumash that used to live there and that we were indigenous to that area Very knowledgeable…”
Fly tandem paragliding from Malibu hills to the beach for views of the Pacific. Learn basics, land on sand, and get video.
“The flight was absolutely beautiful and amazing! Our 15 and 17 year olds flew with Don. It was so fun for them.”
