Malibu Things to Do

Point Dume Village adds hand-crafted artisanal coffee and a combination of new, used and rare books to its already diverse array of shopping that includes several fine eateries, Pavillions, banks, salons, and more.

Located overlooking the relaxing fountain courtyard, you may now enjoy sipping single-source coffees while perusing popular titles and scarce editions over 300 years old.

With Cafecito Organico and Bank of Books open together in adjoining shops, Malibu establishes its own unique version of the cafe-bookstore experience.

Cafecito Organico

Self-sourced beans, masterful roasting,
preparation without compare; Cafécito Organico
brings every aspect of the Artisan coffee
experience to its new location in Malibu.

Business partners Angel Orozco and
Mitch Hale are coffee fanatics who apply their
expertise from grower to cup. Orozco, an
industry ‘Q-Grader’ (certified to rate green
coffee) and Hale, a 25-year Barista veteran
travel to growers who practice sustainable
farming to hand-select harvests which are then
roasted to individual perfection at their own
roasting house. The café offers these exclusive selections at
their espresso and pour-over bars.

With exclusive self-sourced beans prepared in meticulous
fashion, Cafécito Organico is destined to
become the new haven for the Malibu coffee cult.

Bank of Books
With over two million books, Bank of Books
has the 4th largest inventory of used and rare
books in the country. The Point Dume location
will stock over 45,000 individual titles including
an extensive collection of Hollywood and film
books, and a selection of rare editions including
a Bible printed in 1613, personal letters of
President George Washington printed in 1829,
and a biography of Julius Caesar from the early
1700s. There is no greater resource for used and
rare books in the area than the Bank of Books.

Point Dume Village, Malibu's neighborhood
shopping center, located at PCH and Heathercliff,
is sure to draw evermore the attention and
appreciation of those in search of the authentic
Malibu lifestyle.
Grand Opening hours for Cafécito Organico are
6am-6pm. Hours for Bank of books will be 8a-7p

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Outside of the famed Rodeo Drive, Malibu Country Mart is a most excellent, opulent choice for high-end quality shopping for local, celebs and anyone else stopping by. Within the courtyard setting is an eclectic mix of designer clothing and gift boutiques (Ron Herman, John Varvartos, Morgan Le Fay, Seven for all Mankind Jeans, Yosemite by James Perse, etc). The finest of dining, perhaps in all of the Los Angeles area is the ultra-exclusive Nobu restaurant. Also impressive at the mart is sugar snack loving Malibu Kitchen and Country Mart which is guarantee to satisfy your taste buds. If you have extended time, there is a charming movie theater and especially for the youngins, a mini playground. Fashion lovers will not only be enthusiastic about the boutiques but also by Madison Gallery, which dedicates its displays on high fashion.

What's truly best here? The coast is only a few minutes away by foot.

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Solstice Canyon is a tranquil park area just inland from Pacific Coast Highway at Solstice Canyon. A creek runs through the canyon and there are several hiking trails, including the road that leads up to several ruins, mostly due to wildfires. Waterfalls add to the enjoyment. Occasionally the Park Service has lectures. Parking is limited, and there is a fee once inside. You can park on PCH and walk into the park.

The Malibu Pier has been around for as long as I can remember. I used to hitchhike from the San Fernando Valley and still have fond memories of enjoying the surf and sand right at Malibu Pier.

A few weeks ago I was up early and was able to take some wonderful dawn shots.

There are some shops on the pier, as well as several restos.

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For the past 4--5 years Pepperdine University has created a temporary memorial to those who suffered as a result of 9 11. On September 11, and continuing for approximately a week, thousands of flags representing those lost are planted on the South East side of the campus, at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road.

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The Getty Villa (actually just slightly outside Malibu) is a recontructed Roman Villa based upon a design circa 50 AD near Naples. Wonderful gardens, fountains and pools on the outside, and antiquities on the inside.

Zuma Beach is one of the largest, if not the largest swath, of pristine beach in Malibu. On the Eastern side is "free Zuma" where you can park right next to the sand. Further West is the main beach where there is pay parking next to the sand, or street parking on Pacific Coast Highway. The water does not really warm up until August, but during the summer the place is packed on weekends. There a usually lifeguards watching out, but the surf can be rough and you have to be careful of riptides. Beward... no alcohol is allowed on the beach.

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Located north of Malibu, Point Dume is a tiny, secluded, and stunning natural reserve. It consists of a cliff covered in shrubs and flowers (in season) overlooking an isolated beach. The geographic position of Point Dume at the northern end of the Santa Monica Bay makes it a great place for surfing, and if you're lucky, as I was, you may even be able to spot a whale or two in the distance. Bring a picnic, an umbrella, and sunblock and enjoy a full day on the beach. Beware though of two things, parking in the immediate vicinity is limited, and the descent from the cliff to the beach is via a steep and scary wooden staircase!

For more photos, take a look at the travelogue: "Picturesque Point Dume".