Private Malibu Coastal Tour Santa Monica Point Dume Zuma Beach

Duration3h - 5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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LanguagesRussian, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Travel from Santa Monica into the heart of Malibu on a private coastal journey along the legendary Pacific Coast Highway. Discover Santa Monica Pier, Palisades Park, Malibu Pier, Zuma Beach, Point Dume, El Matador Beach, Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Country Mart, Surfrider Beach, celebrity enclaves, hidden coastal gems, and Billionaire's Beach while enjoying some of the most breathtaking ocean scenery in Southern California.

Choose between 3, 4, or 5-hour options, each extending further along the coastline with additional beaches, landmarks, and panoramic views. Designed for photography lovers, this experience features iconic Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, dramatic cliffs, oceanfront piers, secluded coves, luxury coastal communities, and spectacular Pacific Ocean vistas throughout the journey.

Perfect for travelers seeking Malibu's most scenic beaches, viewpoints, and coastal lifestyle in one seamless, beautifully organized experience.

Options

5-hour tour

Duration: 5 hours: 5-hour option — the full cinematic experience, reaching Malibu’s most dramatic cliffs and hidden beaches, including Point Du

4-hour tour

Duration: 4 hours: 4-hour option — expands into deeper Malibu with iconic coastal landmarks including Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Pier, and Zuma Beach

3-hour tour

Duration: 3 hours: 3-hour option — a refined introduction to the Malibu coast, covering Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Will Rogers State Beach

What's included

Multiple start times available
Private transportation
Private experience - flexible, refined, and unhurried
Customizable itinerary
Scenic viewpoints + hidden beaches + local gems
Travel along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway
Air-conditioned vehicle
Explore the legendary Malibu progressively - from lifestyle to dramatic coastline
Tour designed for maximum beauty, sightseeing and coverage
Choose between 3, 4, or 5-hour options — each extending further along the coast for more photo ops
Friendly local guide
Multiple curated photo stops

Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

What to expect

Santa Monica
15m

Begin your experience with a relaxed coffee just steps from the ocean — a warm, personal introduction that sets the tone for a refined, private journey. This quiet start allows you to ease into the day and connect before the coastline unfolds. It’s a small detail that transforms the tour into something more thoughtful and elevated.
✨ Instagram moment: soft morning light, coffee in hand, ocean just beyond — an effortless “start of a perfect day” shot.
Santa Monica Pier
15m

Built in 1909 and marking the historic end of Route 66, this is one of California’s most recognizable coastal landmarks. The combination of ocean views, the Ferris wheel, and lively atmosphere creates an instantly cinematic setting. In just a short stop, you’ll feel the energy that defines the California coast.
✨ Instagram moment: standing beneath the Route 66 sign with the ocean and Ferris wheel behind you — instantly iconic.
Palisades Park
15m

Perched above the coastline, this bluff-top park offers sweeping panoramic views stretching for miles along the Pacific. Lined with palms and walking paths, it provides one of the most peaceful and expansive viewpoints in Los Angeles. It’s where the city begins to open into something more natural and serene.
✨ Instagram moment: palm-lined silhouettes with endless ocean horizon — the quintessential LA dream frame.
15m

Running along the Santa Monica bluffs, Ocean Avenue is one of the most scenic coastal drives in Los Angeles. With elevated views over the beach and pier, it creates a layered perspective of city and ocean rarely seen elsewhere. The blend of classic architecture, palm trees, and coastline feels effortlessly elegant.
✨ Instagram moment: a wide-angle coastal shot with palm trees framing the ocean below — clean, editorial, timeless.
Tongva Park
15m

Opened in 2013, Tongva Park is a modern landscape masterpiece with curved paths, sculptural gardens, and elevated viewpoints. Its design blends architecture and nature in a way that feels both contemporary and organic. Named after the indigenous Tongva people, it adds a subtle cultural layer to the experience.
✨ Instagram moment: soft architectural curves and greenery creating a calm, design-forward lifestyle shot.
15m

Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Pacific Palisades is one of LA’s most prestigious coastal communities. Known for its quiet streets, lush surroundings, and multi-million-dollar homes, it offers a more private and refined side of the coastline. The atmosphere here feels noticeably calmer and more expansive.
✨ Instagram moment: palm-lined residential views with ocean glimpses — understated luxury and calm elegance.
Will Rogers State Beach
15m

Stretching for nearly 3 miles, this is one of the widest beaches in Los Angeles. Named after Will Rogers, who lived nearby in the 1920s, it has been featured in countless films and productions. Its openness and long horizon create a peaceful, cinematic atmosphere.
✨ Instagram moment: wide, minimal beach composition with sky and ocean blending into a soft horizon.
Pacific Coast Highway
Pass by

One of the most famous coastal drives in the world
Will Rogers State Beach
Pass by

Part of a 22-mile scenic oceanfront path
15m

Often considered the gateway to Malibu, this beach marks the transition into a more natural, rugged coastline. The rock formations and shifting shoreline create a more raw and untouched feel.
✨ Instagram moment: textured coastline with waves meeting rocks — natural, slightly wild, cinematic
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
15m

Where Malibu Creek meets the Pacific, this lagoon creates calm reflections and a unique ecosystem. It’s one of the quieter and more photogenic spots along the coast, blending water, sky, and sand into a serene composition.
✨ Instagram moment: reflective water with soft light — peaceful, almost mirror-like coastal scene.
Malibu Pier
30m

Built in 1905, Malibu Pier is one of the oldest working piers on the West Coast and a true symbol of classic California beach culture. Stretching into the Pacific beside the famous Surfrider Beach, it offers a perfect vantage point to watch surfers riding waves just steps away. Over the decades, it has evolved from a simple dock into a relaxed coastal hub with cafés, small boutiques, and oceanfront dining. It’s a place where Malibu’s laid-back lifestyle meets timeless seaside charm.
✨ Instagram moment: standing at the edge of the pier with surfers below and endless ocean ahead — relaxed, sunlit, and effortlessly California.
15m

One of the largest beaches in Los Angeles County, Zuma offers wide-open space and powerful waves. The scale here feels dramatically different — expansive, clean, and striking.
✨ Instagram moment: long shoreline perspective with deep blue ocean — bold, open, cinematic.
Pass by

Picturesque canyon-to-coast route
Pass by

Winding scenic drive, worth video recording
Malibu Country Mart
45m

A refined coastal hub known for boutique shopping, cafés, and relaxed luxury, built in the 1970s. It’s a place where Malibu lifestyle becomes tangible — casual, elegant, and effortlessly stylish.
✨ Instagram moment: chic café setting with palm trees and neutral tones — quiet luxury aesthetic.
Surfrider Beach
Pass by

One of the first World Surfing Reserves
Malibu Colony
Pass by

Historic celebrity enclave dating back to the 1920s
Carbon Beach
Pass by

Known as “Billionaire’s Beach”
Leo Carrillo State Park and Beach
Pass by

Stretching across 1.5 miles of protected coastline, this state park is known for its sea caves, rock formations, and rugged natural beauty. As you pass by, you’ll glimpse one of Malibu’s most cinematic and untouched beaches, often used as a filming location for movies and TV.
Pepperdine University
Pass by

Perched above the Pacific, this university campus offers sweeping ocean views from one of the most scenic hilltop locations in Malibu. Founded in 1937, it’s widely recognized for its Mediterranean-style architecture and breathtaking coastal setting.
Point Dume State Beach and Natural Preserve
30m

Rising above the ocean, Point Dume offers some of the most dramatic views along the Malibu coast. Known for filming locations and seasonal whale sightings, it’s one of the most breathtaking points on the route.
✨ Instagram moment: standing on cliffs above the ocean — powerful, elevated, unforgettable.
El Matador State Beach
30m

Often considered the most photogenic beach in Malibu, El Matador is known for its rock arches, sea caves, and golden light. The setting feels cinematic — almost unreal — and provides a perfect closing moment to the journey.
✨ Instagram moment: framed through rock arches with waves crashing — dramatic, iconic, unforgettable.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Espresso Cielo coffeeshop

End point

Meet your guide in front of Espresso Cielo coffeeshop

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The 3, 4, and 5-hour options follow the same route but extend progressively further along the coastline, with longer durations including additional stops and more scenic locations
The exact number of stops may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions, timing, and your preferred pace to ensure the best overall experience
3-hour option — a refined introduction to the Malibu coast, covering Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and the first scenic Malibu beaches
4-hour option — expands into deeper Malibu with iconic coastal landmarks including Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Pier, and Zuma Beach
5-hour option — the full cinematic experience, reaching Malibu’s most dramatic cliffs and hidden beaches, including Point Dume and El Matador

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.