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Plan A Day In Malibu: Things To Do With Kids

Anita Hoffman — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 18:34:34 +0000

When you think of spending a perfect day in Malibu, you might imagine driving along a pristinely clear coast, salty breeze in your hair, fresh seafood lunch, and your toes wiggling in the sand. But with kids in tow, those perfect daycations are a thing of the past, right? Think again! Things to do with the family in Malibu are easier to plan than you might think, and here are our top suggestions.

Things To Do With Kids in Malibu

Best Family Beach in Malibu

We have to own this one, and rightly so! Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is a family-friendly beach. Both kids and adults are excited to spot the dolphins that often swim by for a greeting. A beach terrace, just steps from the Pacific Ocean, is the ideal setting for umbrellas and lounge chairs that are available to rent. This means that you spend the day lounging and when you are ready for some fresh seafood, a tropical drink or anything else from our menu, your table only is steps away for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Yes, we do mean to tell you that an easy family beach vacation in Malibu IS a reality.

Best Museums in Malibu

If you have already enjoyed your beautiful, scenic breakfast by the sea at Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, a unique way to make the most of your Malibu family vacation is to check out two renowned museums, The Getty Villa and The Adamson House. Two very different experiences of Malibu history, they are both kid-friendly and truly memorable. The Getty Villa transports you back thousands of years to ancient Greece and Rome, while The Adamson house is the first Malibu beach house.

Best Shopping in Malibu

As you wrap up your beautiful day of family-friendly activities in Malibu, the best shopping with your family is at the Malibu Country Mart at Cross Creek, a shopping center which is only 10 minutes along PCH from Paradise Cove. Here you will find retail stores at all price points for mom and dad, and a fun toy store in Malibu for kids that has been a local staple for decades.

Best Playground in Malibu

Enclosed among the plethora of shops at the Malibu Country Mart is a child’s oasis. Watched over by a giant friendly Mr. Hammerhead statue, there is a playground lined with benches for parents to sit back as their little ones blow off steam on the monkey bars, multiple swing sets, extra large sandbox and jungle gym. The playground is in a really safe area and there are always other kids to play with and parents with which to socialize.

We understand that it is really important to prepare when it comes to planning things to do with kids on vacation. Whether you are lucky enough to live in this beautiful town, you are popping over for a quick Malibu day trip, or you are here for a luxurious extended vacation by the ocean, there are plenty of amazing moments to be shared with your family here. Do you already feel more relaxed just thinking about your next family vacation in Malibu? We hope so!

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Paradise Cove History: Marilyn Monroe

paradiseuser — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 01:54:59 +0000

The Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is more than just a restaurant right on the beach in world famous Malibu, California. Our history reaches back for decades. We have been a popular filming location for many movies, television shows, music videos and photo shoots throughout the years. Some of the most iconic photos taken at Paradise Cove are from a particular photo shoot of the stunning Marilyn Monroe.

Paradise Cove History: Marilyn Monroe

Our beautiful views, peaceful cove and charming pier all make for an ideal photo shoot setting. You know it is a prime location when the legendary Marilyn Monroe took advantage of this backdrop. These are several of Paradise Cove’s most iconic photos.

Media History

The photos above were taken in 1952 by J.R. Eyerman when Marilyn Monroe was just 26 years old. The unmistakable Paradise Cove pier in the background showcases the beautiful views this area offers. Paradise Cove’s beautiful views attract filmmakers that use us as a common location in many movies, TV shows, music videos. You might recognize Paradise Cove in some of your favorites:

X-men
Monster-in-law
Indecent Proposal
Gidget
Lethal Weapon 4
American Pie 2
The O.C.
Beach Blanket Bingo
Sea Hunt
Malibu Run
Baywatch
Rockford Files
Sponge Bob Square Pants
Hannah Montana
Lucifer
The Shield
The Munsters
Some Kind of Beautiful
Battle Creek
Beach Boys "Surfin' Safari" album cover
Britney Spears "Sometimes" music video
Madonna - music video
Coldplay - music video
Fergie - music video

Family History

Paradise Cove has always been a magical private beach destination. Located on land that was once part of the Spanish land grant, it was the beach home of the Chumash Indian tribe and is the final resting place of many of their ancestors. Many of the founding fathers of California’s Chinese community were smuggled ashore here in the late 1800’s when it was known as Smugglers Cove. As time went by Paradise Cove became part of the Marblehead Land Company which was owned by the Rindge family. They got into a fight with the state of California who wanted to construct the Southern Pacific Railroad right through their property. In order to stop the railroad from coming through their land, the Rindge family built their own private railroad through the property to keep the big company out. There were 15 miles of tracks called the Hueneme, Malibu and Port Los Angeles Railway. For a time this railway was primarily used to transport hides and grains from the Rindge ranch operations to their private pier which is now the Malibu Pier. The Rindge family was later caught up in a bitter battle to fight the construction of the Pacific Coast Highway as it is known today. Sometime in the 1940’s, in order to defray the huge costs of her fight with the railroad and the state, the Rindge family sold parcels of land in a subdivision. The Paradise Cove lower section was purchased by Frank Wilson and Al Camp. They built a Club House which became the Sandcastle and now the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe. Further plans were halted by WWII and they sold to Bill Swanson in 1945. From Here to There and Back Again So the saying goes… “What comes around, goes around.” Some fifty odd years ago, the Morris family owned Paradise Cove. Bob Morris’ father, Joe Morris, assembled about 70 acres, paying from $3,500 to $ 25,000 an acre. He first bought 30 acres adjoining the cove from Fred Roberts and subsequently bought the adjoining 40 acres from Bill Swanson assembling the Cove in the configuration that it is today. During the late 50’s and early 60’s, Malibu was a kick back beach community. A time when Beach Blanket Bingo, Gidget, and the television shows Sea Hunt and Malibu Run were filmed at the cove. In those days the Cove was a truly fishy place, hundreds of fisherman turned up each day; either launching of renting boats, fishing form one of the live bait boats or from the barge moored out in front. Bob Morris and his brothers really had “fun in the sun” in those days and then their dad, Papa Joe, did a dirty trick and sold Paradise Cove to the Kissel family. With broken hearts the Morris boys were forced to go out and get real jobs. Bryant Morris went on to build destination waterfront villages: Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey, Shoreline Village in Long Beach and Seaport Village in San Diego. Bryant now lives in Napa Valley. Bob Morris went on to create and build a number of restaurants in the area – Gladstone’s Malibu, The Jetty, RJ’s the Rib Joint, Malibu Sea Lion and a few others, some of which he may not wish to remember…… In October 1996, a wonderful event happened when Bob and Kerry Morris’ son, Timothy was born. Back then Bob decided that it would be a good time to return to Malibu and raise Tim in the environment that he was raised in - back in the beach. So the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe opened it’s doors in 1998. These days Tim, Melanie, Robert, Sam, Max and Charlie all have “fun in the sun”; fishing on the pier, surfing or hanging out on the beach. Tim has now joined the family business and is part of the management team. The Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is the culmination of everything that Bob Morris has learned in the restaurant business to create the ultimate California Beach restaurant. So here you will find the Morris family and the next generation having come full circle – “Back at the Beach”. So bring your family and come on down.

Paradise Cove Today

Our restaurant features photos and artifacts of Paradise Cove history throughout the years. So come and visit us at Paradise Cove Beach Cafe for the ultimate California beach experience. After all, not many people can say they hung out, ate, and took photos at the exact same place Marilyn Monroe did at 26 years old.

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Fun Family Restaurants in Los Angeles: Paradise Cove

paradiseuser — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 01:54:15 +0000

Are you searching for fun family restaurants in Los Angeles? Paradise Cove Beach Cafe will meet all your expectations and more. The views, the food, the beach, and the activities all combine to make a kid-friendly fun atmosphere for your whole family to enjoy.

Fun Family Restaurants in Los Angeles: Paradise Cove

We are a short drive north of Los Angeles up the Pacific Coast Highway, right on the beach in Malibu. Fun family restaurants in Los Angeles are hard to come by. Some restaurants that are considered kid-friendly lack the additional amenities that Paradise Cove offers. There are several features that contribute to our reputation as one of the most fun family restaurants in Los Angeles.

Beautiful Views

Paradise Cove is a world away, right here in Malibu; home to an amazing beach and iconic pier. We are famous for our views and we are right on the beach. At the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe our guests have the option of dining inside or out, so you can enjoy your meal with your toes right in the sand. We have Lounge Chairs and Beach Beds to rent right on the beach so you can kick back relax and enjoy.

Meant To Be Shared

Here at the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe we are well known for our Meant-to-be-Shared, Family Style dishes. Our popular Paella Paradise is a delicious seafood dish loaded with Jumbo Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Chicken, Hickory Smoked Ribs, Gourmet Sausage, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Garden Vegetables and Saffron Rice. Another family favorite is the Smokehouse BBQ Feast a heaping platter of Hickory Smoked Ribs Baby Back Ribs, Kobe Beef Ribs, Smokehouse Chicken and Gourmet Sausage all piled high with our Golden Fries and Corn on the Cobb. Food and Fun are meant to be shared here at Paradise Cove.

Kid-Friendly Beach

Most fun family restaurants are just restaurants but out here at the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe we are all about having fun in the sun with the family. We are just off the Pacific Coast Highway right on the beach in world famous Malibu. Open 365 days a year for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with a Kids Menu that will keep them smiling. Then take time to dip your toes into the beautiful blue Pacific, build a sandcastle, explore the tide pools or splash around with a boogie board.

If you are in search of fun family restaurants in the Los Angeles area - look no further. The Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is all about having food and fun in the sun with the family. Come on out and enjoy our beautiful beach, and amazing food and drink in a family friendly atmosphere.

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