Things to Do in Malibu with Kids

Things to do in Malibu

Beaches & Coast

Malibu Lagoon & Surfrider Beach

Protected lagoon and bird estuary beside a classic surf beach with boardwalk nature trails.

~$12 parking

Beaches & Coast

Point Dume State Beach

Scenic Malibu cove with a headland trail, tide pools, and seasonal whale and sea-lion viewing.

~$12 parking

Farmers markets in Malibu

Sunday · 9am–2pm

Malibu Farmers Market

Sunday market at the Civic Center with fresh produce, flowers, and prepared food steps from the coast — a scenic family outing.

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Local restaurants in Malibu

Comfort & BBQ

Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe

Run by commercial fishermen since 1972, this PCH fish-market-and-cafe serves fish & chips and chowder on ocean-view patios — a perfect casual family beach-day lunch.

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Seasonal & outdoors near Malibu

The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Malibu.

Photo spot · 3 miPoint Dume Splash pad · 9 miJuan Bautista de Anza Park Splash Pad Pumpkin patch · 9 miBennett's Best Pumpkin Patch July 4th fireworks · 9 miWestlake Village July 4th Fireworks Christmas lights · 14 miCandy Cane Lane Toddler spot · 15 miWe Rock the Spectrum — Tarzana Dog-friendly · 19 miSepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park Birthday venue · 21 miColor Me Mine

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