Free things to do around Los Angeles
Free Things to Do in Malibu
27 miles of coastline — free beaches, the Malibu Lagoon, mountain trails and the famous Surfrider break.
Free events near Malibu
Happening now and coming up within walking distance.
Cornucopia Malibu Certified Farmers' Market Certified Farmers Market
Sundays · 9:00 AM · Cornucopia Malibu Certified Farmers' Market
Pepperdine University Certified Farmers' Market Certified Farmers Market
Tuesdays · 11:00 AM · Pepperdine University Certified Farmers' Market
Pepperdine University Certified Farmers' Market
Tuesdays · 11:00 AM · Pepperdine University Certified Farmers' Market
Cornucopia Malibu Certified Farmers' Market
Sundays · 9:00 AM · Cornucopia Malibu Certified Farmers' Market
Nature Walk for Kids - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22 · 10:30 AM · Malibu Library
Franklin & Palisades Fires Memory Project - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22 · 12:00 PM · Malibu Library
Summer Suncatchers - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 23 · 10:30 AM · Malibu Library
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 28 · 11:00 AM · Malibu Library
Make Your Own Lizard Keychain - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 29 · 3:30 PM · Malibu Library
Art Night for Adults - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 30 · 5:00 PM · Malibu Library
About Malibu
Malibu strings 27 miles of beaches and mountains along the coast, much of it free to enjoy. Surfrider Beach, the Malibu Lagoon and its trails, Legacy Park and the trailheads into the Santa Monica Mountains offer free ocean, wetland and hillside adventures.
From tide pools to clifftop overlooks, Malibu is one of the great free outdoor escapes in Los Angeles County.
What's here
Free places in Malibu
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Playground
Playgrounds
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LA County Library - Malibu Library
Libraries
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Legacy Park
Parks
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Humaliwu Trail
Trails
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Duck Blind Trail
Trails
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Malibu Lagoon Trail
Trails
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Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoints
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Summer Clock Winter Ramp
Trails
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Lower Duck Blind Trail
Trails
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Malibu Lagoon Beach Access Trail
Trails
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Malibu Lagoon Route
Trails
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Malibu Surfrider Beach, Pier, Lagoon Park, Adamson House
Trails
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Cornucopia Malibu Certified Farmers' Market
Food
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Hendler Open Space
Parks
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stairs to Surfrider Beach parking lot
Trails
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Hendler Open Space
Parks
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Malibu Beach
Parks
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Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Parks
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stairs to Surfrider Beach E of Malibu Pier
Trails
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Malibu Pier
Trails
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Amarillo Beach - Coastal Conservancy
Parks
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Carbon Beach Access #2 (Zonker Harris)
Trails
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Zonker Harris Accessway to Carbon Bch at 22670 PCH
Trails
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Amarillo Beach
Parks
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Skate Park
Skate Parks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoints
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms
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Scenic Viewpoint
Viewpoints
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Malibu Bluffs Trail Connectors
Trails
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Malibu Bluff State Recreation Area
Parks
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Carbon Beach Access #3
Trails
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path to Carbon Beach at 22466 PCH
Trails
Frequently asked: free things to do in Malibu
What are the best free things to do in Malibu?
Relax at Surfrider Beach, walk the Malibu Lagoon trails, explore Legacy Park, and hike the Santa Monica Mountains trailheads — all free.
Are Malibu's beaches free?
Yes — Malibu's beaches are free and public; only some parking lots carry a fee, and coastal access points are marked along the highway.
Is the Malibu Lagoon free?
Yes — the Malibu Lagoon and its trails and boardwalks are free to explore; only parking carries a fee.
Are there free events in Malibu?
Yes. Free beach and community events happen through the year. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.