Mastro's Ocean Club

This is a full 2-week road trip up the California Coast, starting from the warm shores of San Diego and ending with the towering redwoods of Humboldt. Some of the days are optional extensions that can be cut if you only have a shorter time. Each day focuses on NATURE, including our favorite hikes, sunrise & sunset spots, beautiful vistas, and more. We've linked added intel like hiking routes and dispersed camping locations. We've also added some of our top bakeries, breweries, and other spots to check out along the drive. This guide has almost 90 individual recommendations and represents the best of our accumulated knowledge over years of road trips. The included interactive map makes it super simple to plot your own route! Use this as your main resource, or combine it with your own research to craft your ideal journey. Be sure to tag us in your trip photos! @theloverspassport

After splitting the last year between Fairfax and Malibu, I've gathered the inside scoop on the best things to see, do, and eat along these 27 miles of scenic coastline. Experience this coveted beachside community the local way, lounging on sparkling beaches without another soul in sight before catching coveted dinner reservations where you can show off your new tan. The below guide delves into the 40 curated places I find myself frequenting now that I've been fortunate enough to call Malibu home, including: 🍣 The best bites in town, broken up into coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert spots plus my favorite dishes at each 🥾 The most worthwhile seaside hikes around town 🏠 Important logistics to know for any multi-day visit 🐚 Where to shop, (secret) beaches, and all the other top excursions to book ahead of time ✨ Tips for reservations, parking, & plenty of hidden gems This Malibu guide is perfect for: 🤤 Seafood lovers — get ready to eat tons of freshly caught fish 💑 Romantic beachy couples ☺️ Bohemian solo travelers 👭 An luxuriously outdoorsy group/friends trip Get ready to fall in LOVE with this dreamy beach city just like I have!