Malibu is on the California coast bordered by Topanga Canyon, the Santa Monica Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and Ventura County. The city is home to many celebrities and features miles of beaches. More information about Malibu, California.
Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum
310-456-8432
23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
The Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum is an oceanfront 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival style home. The lawns and courtyard are available for weddings and other outdoor events with up to 250 guests. Guided tours of the house can be arranged with events.
Calamigos Ranch
818-889-6280
327 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu
Calamigos Ranch is a 130 acre ranch that hosts all sorts of events including weddings, conferences, workshops, and retreats. The ranch accommodates 75 to 500 guests. Event venues include the Ranch House, the Ranch Deck, the Main Dining Room, the Garden Patio, the Oaks, the Oaks Deck, the Secret Garden, the Cottage Lawn, and the Pavilion. The ranch has two lakes, a Ferris wheel, sports areas, swimming pools, and picnic areas. Cabins are available for overnight accommodations at the ranch.
Charmlee Wilderness Park
310-456-2489
2577 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu
Charmlee Wilderness Park is a 532 acre park with picnic areas and over 8 miles of hiking trails. The park is available for events including group nature programs, field trips, and picnics.
Mastro’s Ocean Club
310-454-4357
18412 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Mastro’s Ocean Club is located on Topanga Beach. The waterfront restaurant is available for banquets, receptions, and other events.
Duke’s Malibu
310-317-0777
21150 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Duke’s Malibu is an oceanfront Hawaiian restaurant and bar. The restaurant’s Moana Room is available for private parties and events with up to 250 guests. The Board Room is available for events with up to 35 people.
Geoffrey’s
310-457-1519
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
Geoffrey’s is an ocean side restaurant located on the side of the historic Holiday House hotel. The property can accommodate receptions with up to 300 people or dining events with up to 200 people and a dance floor is available. The restaurant accommodates up to 180 guests. The Waterfall Room seats up to 60 guests. The Garden Area seats up to 40 guests.
Legacy Park
310-317-1364
23500 Civic Center Way, Malibu
Legacy Park is a unique environment that combines ocean, lagoon, creek, and bluff habitats. The park has picnic tables and walking trails and is available to reserve for filming and events.
Leo Carrillo State Park
805-488-1827
35000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Leo Carrillo State Park includes 1.5 miles of beach with tide pools, caves, and reefs. The park has picnic tables and camp grounds and is available for special events.
Las Flores Creek Park
310-456-2489
3805 Las Flores Canyon Road, Malibu
Las Flores Creek Park offers a playground and picnic tables. The park’s facilities are available for events.
Malibu Beach Inn
310-651-7777
22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Malibu Beach Inn is a 47 guestroom boutique hotel with beachfront restaurant and on site spa services. The hotel hosts beach weddings with a 3,000 square feet tent. The hotel’s boardroom accommodates events with up to 35 people. An oceanfront balcony is also available for events.
Malibu Bluffs Park
310-317-1364
24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Malibu Bluffs Park is a 6 acre park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The park offers a community center, baseball diamonds, a soccer field, a playground, and picnic tables. The community center and park are available to rent for parties and events.
Malibu Community Pool
310-589-1933
30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu
Malibu Community Pool is located on the Malibu High School Campus and is available for community use outside of school hours. The pool is available to rent for parties and events. Additionally the high school has a baseball and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a waling path.
Malibu Country Inn
310-457-9622
6506 Westward Beach Rd., Malibu
Malibu Country Inn is a 1947 inn located in the beachside bluffs in Malibu. The hotel’s restaurant is available for weddings, receptions, parties, and other events.
Malibu Equestrian Park
310-317-1364
6225 Merritt Drive, Malibu
The Malibu Equestrian Park is located next to the Malibu High School. The park has two riding rings and a picnic area. The park is available to rent for horse shows and lessons and is also available for recreational riding.
Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue
310-456-2178 x 10
24855 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
The Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue offers 2,580 square feet of indoor space and 8,000 square feet of outdoor space for events. The center is available for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other events with up to 500 guests. The center has a kitchen, a dance floor, tables, and chairs.
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
805-488-1827
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
Malibu Lagoon State Beach is located where Malibu Creek meets the ocean. The park sits adjacent to Malibu Lagoon Museum and includes the historic Adamson House and Malibu pier. The park is available for weddings and events. Adamson House is available for individual and group tours.
Malibu Library
310-456-6438
23519 W. Civic Center Way, Malibu
The Malibu Library is a 16,530 square feet library located in the Malibu Civic Center Complex. The library has a children’s area, an adult reading area, and a meeting room. The meeting room is available for events with up to 125 people.
Malibu Phoenix Exclusive Weddings & Events
310-804-5119
26860 Mellus Dr, Malibu
Malibu Phoenix Exclusive Weddings & Events is a private 15 acre property in the Malibu Mountains located just 1.5 miles from the ocean. The retreat features a large lawn, a gazebo and a pool. The property is available to rent for weddings and other events.
Malibu Senior Center
310-456-2489
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu
The Malibu Senior Center offers classes and activities for area residents age 55 and over. The center’s facilities are available to reserve for events.
Malibu West Beach Club
310-457-0195
30756 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Malibu West Beach Club is a private club located between Zuma Beach and Broad Beach. The club is available for weddings, meetings, filming, and other events with up to 250 people. Wedding ceremonies often take place on the beach outside the club. Receptions, dancing, and other events can take place in the second story event room. The clubhouse also has a large deck and a small room that can be used for kids, as a bride’s room, or for other functions to suit the event.
Point Mugu State Park
805-488-1827
9000 West Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Point Mugu SP State Park is located in the Santa Monica Mountains. The park includes 5 miles of shoreline with beaches, dunes, and rocky bluffs. The park has campgrounds and picnic tables and is available for special events.
Rancho del Diablo Dormido
310-349-3038
32077 Lobo Canyon Rd, Malibu
Rancho del Diablo Dormido is a 20 acre estate located in the Santa Monica Mountains. The ranch features a Spanish mission style home, a swimming pool, and a deck with a Jacuzzi. The ranch is available for weddings, parties, filming, and other events with up to 150 guests.
Rancho del Cielo
818-486-2830
Rancho del Cielo, PO Box 6704, Malibu
Rancho del Cielo features an old Californian Ranch house on a 19 acre property with an acre of lawn, gardens, and trees. The property is available for weddings and other events with up to 220 guests.
The Serra Retreat
310-456-6631
3401 Serra Road, Malibu
The Serra Retreat sits on top of a 23 acre hill with paths, benches, gardens, and views of the ocean. The retreat has 64 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 120 overnight guests. The chapel seats up to 120 people. The retreat also has two meeting rooms that seat up to 100 people.
The Sunset Restaurant
310-589-1007
6800 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu
The Sunset Restaurant is a beachfront restaurant with a patio, a lounge, and banquet facilities. The inside of the restaurant can accommodate seated events with up to 150 people indoors or 200 people standing. A tent can be used outsideto accommodate seated events with up to 200 guests or standing events with up to 300 guests. Wedding ceremonies with up to 150 people can take place on the beach.
Taverna Tony
310-317-9667
23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu
Taverna Tony is a Greek restaurant located at the base of Malibu Canyon featuring live entertainment seven nights a week. The restaurant is available for receptions, parties, business functions, and other events.
Villa Graziadio Executive Center
310-506-1100
24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Villa Graziadio Executive Center is a conference center located at Pepperdine University. The conference center offers 45,000 square feet of meeting and event space including conference rooms, a dining room, a heated patio, and executive guest rooms.
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
310-457-7861
11495 East Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps and Conference Center offers two camps and a conference center for camps, retreats, weddings, meetings, and other events. Camp Hess Kramer is a 120 acre camp that can accommodate overnight events with up to 350 people. The camp has a conference center, an amphitheater, a putting green an archery range, tennis and basketball courts, a climbing wall, a swimming pool, and 28 cabins. The Gindling Hilltop Camp is a 60 acre camp with meeting rooms, a swimming pool, an archery range, and 12 cabins. The camp can accommodate overnight events with up to 130 people. The Steve Breuer Conference Center is a 24 guestroom hotel with an upper and lower lobby for events.
Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.
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