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Pepperdine University - - What To Do And See

 

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Take advantage of the many outdoor opportunities at Leo Carrillo State Park, offering nature walks and campfire programs, as well as 1.5 miles of surfing, swimming and windsurfing. The location of the park is on the Pacific Coast Highway, 28 miles northwest of Santa Monica.

 

Visit Malibu Lagoon State Beach, located on the west side of the Malibu Creek Bridge, featuring 22 acres of beautiful surroundings, considered to be a great spot for saltwater fishing.

 

Admire the Pacific Ocean and the Malibu Beach from the Malibu Pier, dating from 1906, described as being a popular lookout spot by tourists.

 

Have a wonderful picnic with the family at the Charmlee Wilderness Park which can be found on the South Encinal Canyon Road in Malibu, CA, offering 8 picnic areas, hiking trails and educational programs for visitors.

 

Sports & outdoor events

There are several annual sport-related events that are happening in Malibu, CA such as the Annual Run/Walk for Hope 5k, hosted by the sigma Chi Fraternity from Pepperdine University, taking place in April, the Annual Bulldog 50k Ultra Run (August) and the Playa Del Run Beach Festival, happening in September.

 

The Playa del Run Beach Festival consists in a series of 4 events, including an aquathlon that contains a 1-mile swim, a 5k run, and a one mile sand sprint. It is a fun event conceived for healthy competition and training. Visitors will also have the chance to taste good food and listen to great music. The Festival starts in Huntington Beach, continuing afterwards with events in Playa Del Rey, Solana Beach and Malibu.

 

Festivals

The Malibu Arts Festival is an annual tradition that has been going on for 30 years in beautiful Malibu, California, kept every year, with the help of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce, the main sponsor of the event. More than 8000 people visit the festival each year, including local actors and producers, who come here to see fresh, new art-related exhibitions. This 2-day weekend event is considered to be `one of the most beautiful outdoor art festivals in the nation`, featuring award-winning sculptors, painters, photographers and unique artisans.

 

Nightlife

Despite of what you might have seen in movies, Malibu does not have a spectaculars nightlife scene going on. There are a few places where you can have a relaxing evening or enjoy a drink with a friend, but besides that, the city is pretty quiet at night. A few of the most popular nightspots in Malibu, CA are listed below. Check it out!

 

The Moonshadows Restaurant, situated on the Pacific Highway, is a great place to have a romantic dinner with your loved one, especially if you are seated on the terrace, offering amazing views of the ocean. The Japanese-inspired interior, the wooden details, the hanging shell lamps offering subdued lighting, the beautiful location, the delicious food and the friendly service has determined customers to describe the restaurant as being an amazing, popular place in Malibu, CA, offering a magnificent dining experience.

 

Among the most popular bars in Malibu, CA there are: The Blue Lounge bar at Moonshadows Restaurant, Spruzzo's near Zuma Beach, The Paradise Cove Beach Cafe with live music on Tuesday and Thursday nights, Taverna Tony and The barefoot bar at Duke's.

 

Visitors who are in the mood for dancing should head south to Santa Monica or go to the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, because there aren't many dancing spots in the city, a disappointing fact, keeping in mind that Malibu is a very beautiful city, one of the most famous and most visited cities in California. However, there are many dining options in Malibu, offering a wide array of delicious cooking, as well as diverse cuisines, gathered from all over the world, served only by the best chefs in the city.