# 4 Days In Los Angeles: Malibu, The Getty & Santa Monica

> A romantic break in Los Angeles for two. You'll see the Getty Center, Malibu Pier, El Matador State Beach, Santa Monica Pier and Griffith Observatory. You stay at Shutters on the Beach.

- Destination: Los Angeles, United States
- Starts in: New York City, United States
- Region: [North America](https://travelyfe.com/explore/north-america)
- Length: 4 days, 21 stops
- Author: [Travelyfe](https://travelyfe.com/@travelyfe)
- Published: 4 Oct 2026
- Updated: 5 Oct 2026
- Web page: https://travelyfe.com/itineraries/5d1e6655-512c-41ad-8b79-3cfc95937975

## Day 1

1. **Lunch At Cassia** (13:00, Restaurant, 1 h 15 min) — 1314 Seventh St, Santa Monica, CA  90401, United States
   - Next: 11 min drive
2. **Santa Monica Pier** (14:45, Landmark, 1 h) — 200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste A, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
   - Next: 19 min drive
3. **Venice Canals** (16:15, Landmark, 1 h) — Venice, CA 90291, United States
   - Next: 12 min walk
4. **Dinner At Gjelina** (19:00, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States

## Day 2

1. **Breakfast At Cafe Gratitude** (08:30, Café, 45 min) — 512 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291, United States
   - Next: 18 min drive
2. **The Getty Center** (09:45, Museum, 2 h 30 min) — 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA  90049, United States
   - Next: 2 min walk
3. **Lunch At The Getty Center Restaurant** (12:30, Restaurant, 1 h) — Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA  90049, United States
   - Next: 53 min drive
4. **El Matador State Beach** (14:30, Beach, 1 h 30 min) — 32220 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA  90265, United States
   - Next: 21 min drive
5. **Malibu Pier** (16:30, Landmark, 45 min) — 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, United States
   - Next: 8 min drive
6. **Dinner At Geoffrey's Malibu** (18:45, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA  90265, United States

## Day 3

1. **Breakfast At Urth Caffé** (08:30, Café, 45 min) — 2327 Main St, Santa Monica, CA  90405, United States
   - Next: 42 min drive
2. **Griffith Observatory** (10:00, Viewpoint, 2 h) — 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States
   - Next: 23 min drive
3. **Lunch At Grand Central Market** (12:45, Restaurant, 1 h 15 min) — 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
   - Next: 13 min walk
4. **Walt Disney Concert Hall** (14:30, Landmark, 45 min) — 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA  90012, United States
   - Next: 4 min walk
5. **The Broad** (15:30, Museum, 1 h 30 min) — 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
   - Next: 7 min drive
6. **Dinner At Bestia** (19:45, Restaurant, 1 h 30 min) — 2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States

## Day 4

1. **Breakfast At Huckleberry Cafe** (08:30, Café, 45 min) — 1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA  90401, United States
   - Next: 16 min drive
2. **Abbot Kinney Boulevard** (09:45, Shopping, 1 h 30 min) — Abbot Kinney and Venice Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
United States
   - Next: 14 min walk
3. **Venice Beach Boardwalk** (11:30, Landmark, 1 h) — 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, United States
   - Next: 29 min drive
4. **Lunch At Joan's on Third** (13:00, Restaurant, 1 h) — 8350 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States
   - Next: 9 min drive
5. **Rodeo Drive** (14:45, Shopping, 1 h) — Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States

## Where To Stay

- Shutters on the Beach — 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA  90405, United States

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