Nicknamed 'the 'Bu' by locals and surfers, Malibu is well known for its beautiful beaches, famous movies, celebrity homes, rugged mountains and — more recently — its acclaimed wine country. This tour brings it all together.
Malibu Wine & Sightseeing Tour at a glance
- Price
- $199 per person
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Departs
- 10:30 AM
- Age
- 21+ with photo ID
- Transport
- Luxury vehicle with professional tour guide
- Departure point
- Santa Monica, or pickup from your hotel
- Group size
- 2–60 guests (private vehicle from 6)
Why people book this one
If you can't decide between wine country and the coast, this is the answer, and it's our cheapest wine tour at $199. Point Dume is the headland you've seen in a hundred films without knowing its name. Then a VIP tasting and lunch on the water.
What's included
How the day runs
Times are approximate — your guide adjusts to traffic, the light, and how much you're enjoying yourselves.
Pickup & PCH
North along the Pacific Coast Highway, with the commentary that makes the difference.
Point Dume Nature Preserve
The headland with the best view in Malibu. Whales in season, film locations year-round.
Lunch with wine
On the coast at Duke's Malibu, Kristy's Village Café or Sunset Restaurant.
VIP tasting
Into the hills for a guided flight at Stonehaus, Cornell or Rosenthal.
Return
Back down the coast.
Malibu tasting rooms we use
Stonehaus, Cornell, Rosenthal Tasting Rooms. Your exact rooms depend on the day and availability — your guide will tell you which ones you've got when you're picked up.
Restaurant options
Duke's Malibu, Kristy's Village Café or Sunset Restaurant.
Before you book
Reservations require advance payment and are based on availability. Book at least 48 hours ahead — 10 days for private reserved group tours, which need a minimum of 6 guests and must be booked by phone. Tours are non-refundable within 72 hours. Driver gratuity isn't included; 10–20% is customary.
Questions about this tour
This one trades a second tasting room for sightseeing — including Point Dume Nature Preserve — and costs $30 less. The Wine Trail Tour is more focused on the wine itself.
It's the best coastal viewpoint in Malibu and a film location you'll recognise. Whales pass through in season.
Point Dume, a VIP wine tasting, lunch with wine on the coast, transport with a professional guide, and a goody bag.
Yes — this tour includes wine tasting, so all guests must be 21+ with photo ID.