“Hey hey, you know what to do
Oh baby, drive away to Malibu” – Hole
Driving away to Malibu would be a brilliant weekend idea…if only I lived in LA!! Still during our 3,5 days stay in LA back in March, my friends and I managed to spend an afternoon driving to Malibu, frolicking (well sort of) on Zuma beach and then dining at Geoffrey’s.
Malibu is just a 30’ drive (with no traffic) from Santa Monica and about 60’ drive (with no traffic) from Los Angeles. Malibu stretches 34km along the Pacific Ocean and is “home” to many beaches including Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach, Malibu Beach, Topanga Beach, Point Dume Beach, County Line, and Dan Blocker Beach.
In my mind Malibu was a beach town, like Santa Monica or Venice, but it’s not. The houses are scattered on the hills and along the beach (in most places). We drove past restaurants (top-notch I should add) and open air malls and reached Zuma beach. The goal was simple: dip our toes in the ocean. Which was cold naturally…We also tried our luck at beach volley for the sole purpose to have some photographic documents 😛 Then we lounged a bit looking at the ocean and realizing that there’s nothing on the horizon and made plans for dinner!
Before going to California I had read about Geoffrey’s at Christine’s blog so I suggested it. We booked a table through Open Table (I love this app) and made our way to the restaurant! We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 main courses split among 4 persons. For the first time I tried coconut fried shrimp and I was mind blown! I’ve already researched recipes and want to try at home! The other dishes featured are: quinoa stuffed pepper and herb crusted salmon.
We dined while people (and view) watching and agreed that Geoffrey’s location reminds us of a cafe/restaurant in the southern suburbs of Athens. Well of course the Greek cafe doesn’t overlook an ocean though!!
We then made our way towards Los Angeles County Museum of Art…you know for the lamp sculpture.
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Have you ever been to Malibu? What do you think about it?
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Ahhh, so glad you like Geoffrey’s! I sooo want to go back there! I want to try more of their menu including the coconut fried shrimp! I would also like to try the cafe that reminds you of Geoffrey’s back in Athens!
The coconut fried shrimp was amazing! I’d like to try out the lunch menu at Geoffrey’s as we were there for dinner! The location and view is beautiful! I loved Malibu!
I’ve never been to California, but Malibu is on everyone’s dream list! Coconut fried shrimp is so so good, especially with a creamy pineapple dip.
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California is amazing!! I tried coconut fried shrimp twice…one with plum jelly and the second one with something fruity as well! The creamy pineapple dip sounds interesting too!
Anna! I’ve always dreamed of visiting Malibu! Send me some coconut fried shrimps!!! Lol! My friends tasted them and they say they are super yummy! 🙂
they are very yummy indeed! I must try them at home one day!
I love Malibu, and that beach and food look amazing. Yes please!
The whole Malibu “package” is very enticing isn’t it?!
Oooh, this restaurant looks fabulous — both the food and the views. I must go there the next time I’m in Malibu. I’ve been to lots of other Malibu restaurants but never this one, especially if they serve coconut fried shrimp.
The food was delicious (esp. the shrimps)! You should definitely visit one day!
Nooo, I haven’t been to Malibu, but should have added this to my US Bucket List. It looks pretty special, just the type of place I would love to hang out in. And Geoffreys looks divine. Thanks for linking up with #MondayEscapes
Beautiful weather, beaches and delicious-looking food… I think I’m sold! I love the light in that last photo
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Zuma beach holds so many memories from college for me! Glad you had fun in Malibu, but yeah, it’s a little ritzy compared to most beach towns!
I love that song by Hole. This looks like a great time!
Hi Ana
Being a Los Angeles native, you have taken some nice photos and made our coastline look nice 🙂
I awanted to add that there is a nice hike in the hills around Malibu http://www.richtrek.com/2012/05/hiking-santa-monica-mountains-los.html that all would benefit from. Photos and description in link.
cheers
Rich