Los Angeles, Coast & Canyons

Los Angeles · Malibu · 5 nights

Five nights from Los Angeles to Malibu, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Five nights across two stops: Los Angeles for three nights and Malibu for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Hollywood, Griffith and the Hills; Pacific Coast Highway and the Beaches; and Beaches and the Coast. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: studio backlot access and a Malibu cliff lunch. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Studio backlot access and a Malibu cliff lunch
Hollywood, Griffith and the Hills, Los Angeles
Beaches and the Coast, Los Angeles
Pacific Coast Highway and the Beaches, Malibu

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Hollywood, Griffith and the Hills, Los Angeles

The Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign view, the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre, and the Getty Center's collection and gardens above the 405.

Beaches and the Coast, Los Angeles

Santa Monica pier and the beach path, Venice boardwalk and canals, and Abbot Kinney's shops, with sunset from the Palisades.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · Los Angeles
Arrival in Los Angeles
Arrive at LAX, 30-90 minutes by road depending on traffic and neighbourhood and transfer privately to your base. Time today to settle in and walk to dinner in your neighbourhood, allowing for traffic.
- Private transfer via LAX
- Settle in and walk to dinner in your neighbourhood, allowing for traffic
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Los Angeles
Hollywood, Griffith and the Hills
The Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign view, the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre, and the Getty Center's collection and gardens above the 405.
- Griffith Observatory
- Getty Center
- Hollywood Boulevard
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Los Angeles
Beaches and the Coast
Santa Monica pier and the beach path, Venice boardwalk and canals, and Abbot Kinney's shops, with sunset from the Palisades.
- Santa Monica Pier
- Venice boardwalk and canals
- Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Malibu
Los Angeles to Malibu
Drive north out of Los Angeles on the Pacific Coast Highway. On arrival, walk the beach at Point Dume as the light goes.
- Drive north out of Los Angeles on the Pacific Coast Highway
- Walk the beach at Point Dume as the light goes
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Malibu
Pacific Coast Highway and the Beaches
El Matador's sea stacks, Zuma and Point Dume, the Malibu Pier, and the Getty Villa's Roman antiquities in a reconstructed villa above the sea. Villa entry is timed and free but ticketed.
- El Matador State Beach
- Getty Villa (timed ticket)
- Point Dume headland walk
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Malibu
Departure from Malibu
A last ocean morning before the drive back into the city. Private transfer to LAX in good time for your onward flight.
- A last ocean morning before the drive back into the city
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do we need a car in Los Angeles?+

Distances are large, so this journey uses a private driver for each day. Traffic is heavy at peak times, so we plan around it.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?+

Year-round. Spring and autumn are warm and clear; early summer can bring morning coastal cloud.

How early should we apply for a US visa?+

As early as possible. Interview waiting times in India can be long, so apply before you fix travel dates.

Should we self-drive Highway 1?+

It is a wonderful drive with an international licence. If you prefer to relax, a private driver and guide can take you.

Is vegetarian food easy?+

Very easy. California is known for vegetarian-friendly food, and the Bay Area has excellent Indian restaurants.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.