The Surfrider Hotel

23033 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, Los Angeles County, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

The Surfrider Hotel is a 4-star boutique property in Malibu, set along the Pacific Coast Highway and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It’s positioned a short walk from Malibu Pier’s shops and restaurants and close to Malibu Lagoon State Beach, making it a convenient base for coastal sightseeing in Los Angeles County.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are described as refined and include terraces or balconies. Standard in-room features include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, designer linens, and bathrooms with rainfall showers; some rooms have ocean views. Suites add living areas, and one polished suite is noted for white, wood-paneled walls, a four-poster bed, and a kitchenette.

Rooftop Terrace

A rooftop terrace is a standout feature, with a café/bar, a fire pit, and wide ocean views. Guest feedback repeatedly highlights the rooftop scene, along with drinks and food service, as a major part of the experience.

Location & Nearby Places

The hotel sits at 23033 Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu, near Malibu Pier (about 175 m) and Adamson House Museum (about 372 m), with Malibu Lagoon State Beach nearby (about 454 m). Popular day trips include The Getty Villa (about 10.5 km), Point Dume (about 12.5 km), Zuma Beach (about 14.2 km), and Santa Monica attractions such as Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Pier (about 16.5–16.9 km).

Best for

Best for couples and design-focused travelers who want a boutique stay near Malibu Pier with an emphasis on a rooftop café/bar and ocean-view atmosphere. It also suits travelers prioritizing walkable access to nearby points of interest like Malibu Lagoon State Beach and Adamson House Museum.

Travel tips

Despite the ocean-facing setting, the property is on the Pacific Coast Highway rather than directly on the sand; plan beach time around nearby access points such as Malibu Lagoon State Beach. If you’re sensitive to sound, consider asking about room placement, as some guests mention traffic noise and vibration due to the busy roadway. For classic Malibu sightseeing, Malibu Pier is very close on foot, while Santa Monica’s pier and beaches are a longer drive (roughly 16–17 km).

What guests say

Guests frequently praise the boutique styling and aesthetics, along with the quality of the food, cocktails, and desserts. The rooftop terrace—especially its ocean-view setting and bar service—stands out as a consistent highlight. Location is widely valued for proximity to Malibu Pier and nearby attractions, but some guests are surprised the hotel is across the road from the beach rather than directly beachfront. A recurring negative theme is noise and vibration from heavy traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, with occasional frustration about responses to requests to change plans.

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