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Santa Monica Malibu Coastal Tour

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  • Santa Monica
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway on a private Santa Monica-to-Malibu tour, with flexible durations and scenic photo stops.

About this tour

Leave Santa Monica behind and follow the Pacific Coast Highway into Malibu, where oceanfront roads, rugged cliffs, and tucked-away beaches set the scene. This private Santa Monica Malibu Coastal Tour pairs sweeping Pacific views with a flexible pace and curated photo stops.

Choose a 3-, 4-, or 5-hour journey. The 3-hour route introduces Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu’s first scenic beaches. Extend to 4 hours for Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Pier, and Zuma Beach, or choose 5 hours to reach Point Dume and El Matador Beach. Along the way, take in coastal landmarks, hidden coves, and the character of Malibu’s beach communities from an air-conditioned private vehicle with a local guide. Stops can shift with traffic, timing, and your preferred pace.

With a customizable itinerary and time for memorable photos, the Santa Monica Malibu Coastal Tour makes it easy to shape a day around the coastline. Pick the duration that suits you and set out for a scenic drive from city shoreline to dramatic Malibu coast.

Highlights

  • Follow the iconic Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica into Malibu
  • Admire ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and secluded coves
  • Stop for photos at coastal landmarks and scenic viewpoints
  • Choose a route that reaches Zuma Beach, Point Dume, or El Matador Beach
  • Discover Malibu’s beaches, piers, and coastal communities

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Friendly local guide
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Multiple curated photo stops

Not included

  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet your guide in front of Espresso Cielo coffee shop
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The 3-, 4-, and 5-hour options follow the same route and extend progressively farther along the coast
  • Stops may vary with traffic, timing, and your preferred pace

Frequently asked questions

What tour durations are available?

Choose a 3-, 4-, or 5-hour option. Longer tours extend farther along the coast and include additional stops.

What does the 3-Hour tour visit?

The 3-hour option covers Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and the first scenic Malibu beaches.

What does the 4-Hour tour visit?

The 4-hour option reaches farther into Malibu, with landmarks including Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Pier, and Zuma Beach.

What does the 5-Hour tour visit?

The 5-hour option reaches coastal highlights including Point Dume and El Matador Beach.

Where is the meeting Point?

Meet your guide in front of Espresso Cielo coffee shop.

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