Top 12 Tours To Enjoy In Malibu, California - Updated 2024

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Malibu is a city west of Los Angeles, California. It is a town known as the home of Hollywood stars and top athletes, who live in private, oceanfront mansions. The town has wide and sandy beaches, like Zuma Beach and to the east is Malibu Lagoon State Beach, which is famous for its Surfrider Beach, because of its waves. Stay in one of the hotels with private beaches to vacation in style!

You can also choose to stay in a beach house vacation rental to enjoy a front-row seat to watch the surfing here and the unforgettable sunsets. If you’re planning a trip to Malibu, check out this list of the best tours to enjoy in Malibu, California.

1. Malibu Wine, Food, & Beach Tour (from USD 65.0)

Enjoy all that Malibu has to offer in this excursion; you have wine, food, and beach tours around Malibu! Ride around an open-air bus with air-conditioning so you could feel as the breeze whips your hair and smell the fresh sea air. As this is the only Malibu tour allowing alcohol, you’ll enjoy complimentary wine and snacks while touring.

You’ll start with meeting u at Topanga State Beach, and will then proceed to Broad Beach, Point Dume State Beach and Preserve, Paradise Cove, Malibu Country Mart, then back to Topanga State Beach, where you’ll find the last stop, the Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio.

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Malibu Wine, Food, & Beach Tour

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

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2. Scenic Malibu Electric Mountain Biking Tour (from USD 169.0)

If you’re an avid cyclist or would love to go sightseeing in Malibu, this electric mountain biking tour is perfect! You’ll go along mountain trails with a guide. While using the provided electric pedal assist mountain bike, you’ll be able to witness Malibu’s rich flora and fauna while listening to the commentary. Safety is also a priority with the provided premium bike gear, helmet, eyewear, and even protective pads.

You’ll pass by cliffs overlooking the sea and rock formations. Best of all, you can stop whenever you want for pictures!

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Malibu Small-Group Electric Mountain Bike Tour

Duration: 2 hours

66 reviews

3. Malibu scenic airplane tour (from 265 USD)

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This tour will give you a breathtaking view from a Piper Cherokee airplane on an exclusive 30-minute flight along the Pacific Coast of Malibu. Cruise through the Conejo Valley and Malibu Hills - as you pass by, you can see the stunning vistas of the Santa Monica Mountains and the luxury homes of Calabasas.

And, before you return, check out the view of Pepperdine University, the Pacific Palisades and Lake Malibu. This Malibu scenic airplane tour is really worth the cost: not only will you get the chance to visit all of these beautiful places but you’ll also get to experience the beauty and wonder of this place.

Malibu scenic airplane tour

Price: from 265 USD

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4. Motorcycle tour from Los Angeles: Malibu Hills (from 200 USD)

Have you traveled along the Pacific Coast Highway riding a Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle? If not, then this is the Malibu excursion for you, and it’s a dream ride that will take you to the beach city of Malibu, all the way to Point Mugu. Enjoy the incredible scenery, visiting Topanga Canyon and riding along the stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway.

Motorcycle tour from Los Angeles: Malibu Hills

Price: from 200 USD

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5. Helicopter tour with Malibu picnic landing (from 995 USD)

This helicopter tour in Malibu boasting a picnic landing is a 90-minute package that includes a 45-minute helicopter flight. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion since it includes a picnic, in which you’ll have fruit and cheese for two, bottled water, light refreshments and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Helicopter tour with Malibu picnic landing

Price: from 995 USD

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6. Los Angeles: Malibu & Santa Monica coast airplane tour (from 315 USD)

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This is another option for you to enjoy the panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Malibu Coast on a private fly-over. It’s a 45-minute private flight from Van Nuys Airport, cruising through Topanga Canyon and over the Malibu Hills. Enjoy the panoramic views and capture the memories.

Los Angeles: Malibu & Santa Monica coast airplane tour

Price: from 315 USD

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7. Hollywood & Beach helicopter flight (from 560 USD)

This 45-minute helicopter flight takes you to Malibu Canyon, passing through spots like the Pacific Coast Highway and Pacific Palisades. Get panoramic views of iconic Hollywood sights and fly above Malibu, down to Marina Del Rey. You’ll also get to view the beautiful celebrity homes of Beverly Hills.

Hollywood & Beach helicopter flight

Price: from 560 USD

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8. Romantic escape: Pacific private tour (from 595 USD)

Drive the convertible car of your dreams and enjoy the breathtaking views of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Malibu. Then, drop by El Matador Beach. This tour is a five-hour drive that starts from Hollywood. You can choose from a top of the line convertible car. This tour includes a local guide, sightseeing drive, private tour and transport by private vehicle. This is definitely a romantic tour for couples.

Romantic escape: Pacific private tour

Price: from 595 USD

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9. Tandem paragliding in Malibu (from USD 300.0)

This tour takes you on an incredible flight, above the beaches of Los Angeles, for 20-30 minutes ride of paragliding. Take on this tandem paragliding experience in Malibu, with a certified paragliding instructor and enjoy the aerial views of the Pacific Ocean and Malibu hills. You have the option to choose between a motorized or non-motorized flight, with all equipment included.

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Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

Duration: 1 hour

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10. Malibu private surf lesson (from USD 283.0)



Have you ever had the chance to try surfing? Or are you planning to take a lesson in surfing? If so, this tour is right for you, as you will be given your own private instructor for a surf lesson, that you take either in the morning or in the afternoon, to enjoy the sunset. The tour includes a professional guide and the use of equipment (surfboard and wetsuit) and lasts approximately two hours.

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Malibu Surf Lesson, 2-Hour, Private, All-Ages and Year-Round

Duration: 2 hours

11. Malibu stars' homes tour and 48-hour hop-on hop-off double decker bus (from USD 100.0)

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This Malibu stars’ home tour provides excitement since you will get the chance to see the homes of celebrities. Plus, in includes a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off double-decker bus pass, to add to the fun. See more than 40 celebrity homes in the beachfront enclave of Malibu, including the residences of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Willis and more.

On top of this, you’ll have access to more than 70 Los Angeles attractions, aboard a double-decker sightseeing bus, from where you can check out LA landmarks, like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Santa Monica Pier, and Beverly Hills.

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LA, Malibu Stars Homes Tour plus 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

Duration: 2 hours

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12. Private tour: Malibu wine tasting from Los Angeles (from USD 495.0)

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Posted by Malibu Wines on Wednesday, 22 March 2017

This five-hour Malibu wine-tasting tour will surely be a memorable one for you. It includes visiting three tasting rooms to taste samples such as SIP Malibu Grapes. It also includes a picnic of cheese, fruit and bread, and personalized service with a professional guide. You can enjoy the scenic wine country landscape and coastal views from your tour vehicle.

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Malibu Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour from Los Angeles

Duration: 5 hours

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A city beyond compare

Malibu is a place you can’t compare to any other town since it offers both nature and the best tours. Plan your visit now and enjoy the breathtaking views of Malibu, a celebrity of its own.

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