Is Malibu the same as Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is a city, filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and lots of people all about (think Brighton on a sunny day). Malibu is a laid back, locals only, small town - not much to see except to take pictures at the Pier and watch surfers - enjoy the 27 miles of Malibu coastline on your drive up to SB.



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The Santa Monica Bay is home to some of the most famous beaches in the world, including Malibu Lagoon State Beach (Surfrider), Will Rogers State Beach, Santa Monica State Beach, and Dockweiler State Beach.

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The shortest distance (air line) between Malibu and Santa-Monica is 18.29 mi (29.44 km). The shortest route between Malibu and Santa-Monica is 20.83 mi (33.52 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 0h 37min.

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Santa Monica is a city, filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and lots of people all about (think Brighton on a sunny day). Malibu is a laid back, locals only, small town - not much to see except to take pictures at the Pier and watch surfers - enjoy the 27 miles of Malibu coastline on your drive up to SB.

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With a Walk Score of 87, most areas of Malibu are walkable.

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Carbon Beach, often known as Billionaire's Beach, is one of Malibu's most exclusive communities. The region is home to some of the most expensive residences in the world and provides an unmatched beachside lifestyle.

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Malibu is an iconic destination with miles of beautiful coastline, accessible beaches, and hiking in the canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. You can also enjoy a nice glass of California wine and great seafood with a priceless view…and the view on its own makes Malibu one of the most desirable places in the world.

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In Los Angeles, a taxi costs $2.85 for the first 1/9 of a mile, 30 cents for each additional 1/9 mile, and 30 cents for every 37 seconds of wait time. UberX, however, charges no base fare, 28 cents per minute, and 80 cents per mile. (There's a booking fee of $2.30.)

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