Malibu Times Magazine

SUMMER
Guide2011
MALIBU
Our
contributors
have shared
their takes
on the Best
of the ’Bu—
where to eat,
drink, shop
and play, so
you can while
away your
summer
with fun and
in style »
The Best
’Bu
of
the
Photography by Noé Montes
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SUMMER
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MALIBU
The Best
’Bu
of
the
Great Eats
From classy dining
to casual settings,
here are a few favorite
Malibu spots to grab a
bite.
Writer Kim Devore
loves the family vibe at
Guido’s. This casual
Italian restaurant has
countless entrée options
and a friendly atmosphere
where making a new pal
is simple. “Its our version
of ‘Cheers’” Devore said.
“You’re here, you’re family.
Everyone from local
A-Listers to horse trainers
mingle and chill.”
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3874, Cross Creek Rd.;
310.456.1979
If you’re looking for a slice
of the best gnocchi in town,
photographer Michelle
Hood said to look no
further than Giovanni’s.
“The four cheese gnocchi
rules!” she declared.
Excelling in old school
Italian, the casual eatery
is also famous for its killer
pizza.
22235 PCH; 310.317.6769
“Okay, I know Malibu has
memorable restaurants,”
writer Melonie Magruder
said, “but my favorite ‘Bu
meal is still a caprese
vegetarian sandwich from
John’s Garden in Cross
Creek, a bag of Sea Salt
Kettle Chips and a Fat
Tire beer after hiking up to
Escondido Falls.”
3835 Cross Creek Rd.; 310.456.8377
Located on a stretch of
Westward Beach, The
Sunset Restaurant
with an ocean view and
continental cuisine with
Pacific Rim influences
makes this secluded
casual, yet high-end
restaurant photographer
Devon Meyers’ favorite
Malibu dining spot. The
ocean view and array of
fine dining makes it the
perfect, intimate date
location.
6800 Westward Beach Rd.;
310.457.5221
If you’re looking for a
quick, casual place to grub,
contributor MacKenzie
Ring suggests Neptune’s
Net. Located at the far
western end of Malibu off
Pacific Coast Highway,
“It’s a great place to grab
a quality bite to eat with
friends after a day at the
beach,” Ring said. She
suggests you try their
shrimp cocktail. "It’s one
of a kind!”
42505 PCH; 310.457.3095
Editor Laura Tate
suggests you head on
over to the historic and
newly renovated Malibu
Inn for cocktails, a round
of pool and to indulge in
the vintage rock ‘n’ roll
mood (with live music on
weekends) and epic food.
For finer, rustic and unique
dining, Saddle Peak
Lodge in Malibu Canyon
will satisfy any meat lover.
Game is on the menu, as
well as a variety of fish
and vegetarian dishes and
unique salads by Chef
Christopher Kufek. For
sublime Italian, Tra di Noi
at the Malibu Country Mart
hits the spot for Tate. "It’s
a fun place to have a glass
of wine and people watch
from the outdoor patio
area."
Malibu Inn: 22969 PCH.;
310.456.1160; Saddle Peak Lodge:
419 Cold Canyon Rd., Calabasas;
818.222.3888; Tra di Noi: 3835
Cross Creek Rd.; 310.456.0169
Assistant Editor Leslie
Wade’s weekly hang
where she is often spotted
with Editor Laura Tate is
Duke’s Malibu. Wade said
she “loves the view and the
service,” as well as “the
Cajun battered fish tacos
with a lava flow and/or
bartender Patrick’s special
cocktail.” Another great
spot is Charlie’s, where
the tastiest Wild Mushroom
Pizza with goat cheese
and truffle oil can be had,
as well as a plethora of
other mouthwatering
dishes. To satisfy her
sweet tooth, Wade visits
ChocolateBox Café,
which serves gourmet
chocolate, Italian gelato
and specialty drinks along
with divine sandwiches
and salads. Duke’s Malibu:
21150 PCH; 310.317.0777;
Charlie’s Restaurant:
22821 PCH; 310.456.3132;
ChocolateBox Café:
3939 Cross Creek Rd.;
310.456.7977
Other Great
Eat Spots:
Beachcomber Café
(23000 PCH; 310.456.9800)
and Ruby’s Diner
(310.456.3443) on Malibu
Pier offer fantastic views
and good food. Check
out the Tiki room at
Beachcomber, or sit on the
deck and enjoy a libation
while watching surfers at
famous Surfrider Beach.
Check out the Reel Inn
for really fresh fish and
a communal vibe—long
benches and tables bring
diners together in this
rustic hang. 18661 PCH;
310.456.8221.
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MALIBU
The Best
’Bu
of
the
Sublime
Times
For the beautiful
beaches and endless
activities, Malibu is the
ultimate playground.
Here’s a look at our
favorite hang spots.
Fine wine at the Malibu
Family Wines Tasting
Garden, is Magruder’s
best bet. This cozy, chic
destination will even have
tourists feeling like a
Malibu local. “The Tasting
Garden has live music that
sounds even better after
tasting a couple of flights
of the Semler.”
32111 Mulholland Hwy.;
818.889.0120
Meyers said he can always
find something fun to do
at Zuma Beach. There is
plenty of parking, great
waves and the nearby
Point Dume State Park
Preserve offers hiking and
fantastic views. Hood raves
about its beaches as well:
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“Point Dume has the most
beautiful beach along the
entire stretch of Malibu! It’s
totally worth the parking.”
Zuma: 30050 Pacific Coast
Hwy; Point Dume: from
Zuma, go to the end of
Westward Beach Road.
Park and take the shuttle.
www.parks.ca.gov
What better way to enjoy
Malibu’s great outdoors
than to spend a weekend
at the Leo Carrillo Camp
Grounds. Ring said,
“Nothing beats camping
with friends by the Malibu
beach. For my eighteenth
birthday this past year, I
got a group of my closest
friends, and we spent
the night barbecuing
hotdogs, playing games
with neighboring campers,
and enjoying the night
sky.” Even if you’re new to
the camping scene, Ring
assures you that “it is a
guaranteed good time.”
entertainment at Malibu
Cinemas at Malibu Village
the spot for the latest
flicks.
35000 W. PCH.; 818.880.0363
26025 Pacific Coast Hwy.;
310.456.5733
Wade likes to keep
cool with nighttime
3822 Cross Creek Rd.;
310.456.6990
Editor Tate loves the long
walk into Malibu Creek
State Park, part of which
is alongside a portion of
the twenty-five mile Malibu
Creek (there are fifteen
miles of streamside trails
in the park) and ends at
the rock pool where you
can take a dip, or, if daring,
climb the rocks above it.
1925 Las Virgenes Rd.;
818.880.0367; www.park.
ca.gov. For fun nighttime
hangout, and dinner, Tate
likes Friday nights at Beau
Rivage Restaurant with
DJ Gold Dust spinning
karaoke tunes. It’s is the
place to
be for a hip time.
More Great
Spots:
Kids can ride on the
adventurous side at Papa
Jack’s Skate Park. This
ten-thousand-square-foot
skate area is equipped
with ramps and obstacles
that will have your
adrenaline pumping in the
summertime.
23415 Civic Center Way;
310.456.1441
There is no better place
to dive into summer than
the Malibu Community
Pool located at Malibu
High School. Purchase a
monthly pool access pass
and you’ll be having fun in
no time.
admire the beautiful
interior design, which
includes the famous
Malibu Pottery tiles along
with its breathtaking
scenery.
23200 PCH.; 310.456.8432
Enter a world of
enchantment at Church
Estate Vineyards.
Surrounded in majestic
sycamore trees and
a medley of fragrant
gardens, this wonderland
of beauty is home to many
amenities such as horse
back riding, tennis courts,
and even an ‘Endless
Summer’ yacht that is
perfect for celebration
dinners.
6415 Busch Dr.; 310.457.0600
30215 Morning View Dr.;
310.589.1933
The Adamson House
shares its location with
one of the most beautiful
beaches in Southern
California. Take a tour
through the home to
Top Shop
Spots
Our contributor’s
reveal the hottest
shop spots in Malibu,
including all the
latest and greatest in
fashion—we’ve got you
covered.
In need of a summer read?
Magruder finds everything
she is looking for in a
quality book at Malibu
Shaman. “Seriously,”
Magruder said, “I always
find something fun to read
here.” In addition to a
countless assortment of
books, the store features
unique and fun crystals,
incense, candles and
music.
23410 Civic Center Way;
310.456.5617
Meyers said he enjoys
shopping at the Malibu’s
Farmers Market. Run by
the Cornucopia Foundation,
you can pick up fresh
vegetables and fruits, as
well as shop for interesting
curios and get an on-thespot snack. Sundays, 10
a.m.-3 p.m.;
23519 Civic Center Way
Ring does her summer
shopping at Tylie Malibu
at the Malibu Country
Mart. “I am obsessed with
their purses. Their strap
designs and bold colors
make them such a big hit,”
she said
3835 Cross Creek Rd.;
310.456.8886.
Kitson’s cozy sweats
that read, “Pray for Surf,”
and the store’s trendy
coastal vibe appeals to
Wade’s taste. “It’s my
go-to for comfortable
California casuals and cute
accessories from rings
that say ‘Peace’ to makeup
bags that read ‘J’adore
Dior’.” At Malibu Lumber
Yard,
23641 PCH; 310.317.1421
Other Shop
Spots:
designers, this store has
you covered in cute-casual,
and hot eveningwear.
28925 PCH.; 310.457.5705.
Complete your day of
shopping with perfectly
styled and treated hair
at Shala’s Salon. This
place of relaxation offers
rejuvenating manicures
and pedicures, facials,
and waxing that will have
you looking fresh for the
new season. 28990 PCH.;
310.457.6999
The Malibu Colony
Company offers elegant
home furnishing,
accessories, and lifestyle
items to give the unique
Malibu vibe to any home.
Check out the decorative
accessories at Jamie
Young to spice up your
living areas or Danye
Decker’s candles and
home fragrances to set
your own unique mood.
3835 Cross Creek Rd.;
310.317.0177
Dress the Malibu scene
at Pinnacle Boutique.
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