Best Waterfront Restaurants in Malibu

Paradise Cove Beach Café

Today: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Surfside tropical drinks & American fare in an enclosed, airy cafe with some tables on the sand.

Little Beach House Malibu

Today: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Known for association or organization.

Point Dume

Today: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tranquil coastal area featuring trails & rocky coves, plus blufftop views of Santa Catalina Island.

Nobu Malibu

Today: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese delicacies, plus California fare, in a modern, beachfront space.

El Matador State Beach

A collection of 3 small cliff-foot beaches with blufftop parking popular in the summertime.

The Sunset Restaurant

Today: 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM

Relaxed choice offering cocktails, seafood & meat plates, plus patio seating & Pacific Ocean views.

Malibu Farm Restaurant at the Pier

Today: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Popular local restaurant.

Malibu Beach Inn

Luxe boutique hotel with ocean views & in-room fireplaces, plus fine dining on a terrace.

Malibu Beach

Known for beach, natural feature.

Carbon Beach Club Restaurant | Malibu Beach Inn

Today: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Malibu Beach Inn restaurant offers seasonal Californian cuisine & regional wine with ocean views.

Malibu Farm Pier Cafe

Today: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Breakfast-&-lunch spot offering locally sourced American cuisine & pierside Pacific views.

Duke's Malibu

Today: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Guests head to this festive hangout with ocean views for Hawaiian cuisine & umbrella drinks.

Geoffrey's

Today: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Special-occasion Californian restaurant with a grand ambiance & sweeping views of the Pacific.

Malibu Lagoon State Beach

Today: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Hidden beach offering ideal surf conditions, gardens, picnic seating, a fishing pier & guided tours.

Leo Carrillo State Park

Today: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Beach with coastal caves & reefs, plus swimming, surfing, camping, hiking & surf fishing.

Las Tunas Beach

Public beach offering swimming, fishing & diving, with lifeguards on duty during daylight hours.

Malibu Pier

Today: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Iconic circa-1905 pier next to the beach, with shops, restaurants, fishing & people-watching.

Carbon beach

Popular local restaurant.

Nicholas Canyon Beach

Today: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Beach with lifeguards for swimming, surfing, & fishing, with food trucks during the summer months.

Malibu Seafood

Today: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

No-frills seafood market & cafe for fish 'n chips & more, with picnic table seating & ocean views.