Hotels near Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Paramount Ranch, a lovely green space in Agoura Hills. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Explore the great outdoors at Kaslow Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Agoura Hills. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

You can get tickets for a performance at The Canyon Club on your trip to Agoura Hills. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corral State Beach during your trip to Malibu?

If being by the water is a major draw, Paradise Cove is a spot you might want to check out, located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from central Malibu. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Walnut Canyon Beach located nearby.

If you'd like to get a taste of Malibu student life, check out Pepperdine University in Central Malibu. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.