Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa

327 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, Malibu, United States

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa is a rustic-chic, family-run resort set on a 200-acre ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains at 327 Latigo Canyon Rd in Malibu. Accommodations center on warm, polished cottages with modern decor, sitting areas, flat-screen TVs, and terraces; some add marble bathrooms, outdoor showers, or access to a private park, while suites include separate living areas, fireplaces, and soaking tubs. On-site offerings include five eateries and three outdoor pools, plus activities such as pizza-making classes and horseback riding. A free shuttle connects guests to a Mid-Century–style beach club with a surf shack, beach bar, and buffet dining, about 10 miles away. The resort’s mountain-and-coastal position also puts guests within reach of Malibu’s beaches and trails, including Malibu Creek State Park (7.9 km), Escondido Falls (6.7 km), Zuma Beach (8.2 km), and Point Dume (10.4 km). The property holds a public rating of 4.4/5 from 177 reviews.

Best for

Best suited to travelers seeking a private, high-comfort retreat that combines ranch setting with beach time via the resort’s shuttle to its beach club. It also fits couples and groups who value cottage-style lodging and a resort-style day with multiple dining venues, outdoor pools, and add-on experiences like horseback riding and pizza-making classes.

Travel tips

The resort is about 7 miles from Highway 1, so plan for a canyon-road approach and allow extra time for Malibu traffic when heading to beaches like Zuma Beach (8.2 km) or El Matador State Beach (8.3 km). Use the free shuttle to the Calamigos Beach Club for an easier beach day with on-site food and drink options. For nearby nature outings, Escondido Falls (6.7 km) and Malibu Creek State Park (7.9 km) are among the closest points of interest.

What guests say

Reviews commonly highlight attentive service across dining, spa, and room requests, along with a relaxing, private atmosphere. Guests frequently mention clean, spacious cottage-style rooms and strong overall resort ambience. Food and amenities are often praised, and access to the private beach club is noted as a standout perk. A recurring criticism in the excerpts is occasional maintenance/service-delivery issues, such as nonworking hot tubs and delayed fulfillment of requests.

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