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Malibu & Pacific Palisades
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Why visit Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Malibu enjoys near-mythical status thanks to its large celebrity population (it's been celebrity central since the 1930s) and the incredible beauty of its 27 miles of coastal mountains, pristine coves, wide sweeps of golden sand and epic waves.
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Head beyond the beach in Malibu for wine tasting, horseback riding and a trove of ancient sculptures.
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Transportation
You can use two feet, two wheels, the bus or a ride-hailing app. But a car is still the ideal mode of transport.
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