I've always wanted to take a day trip to "the 'bu," but I just never mustered up the driving stamina. Luckily, my friend offered to drive (it takes about 40-50 minutes) and we went up the coast, passing The Lost Hills (a scenic route, with a sign to prove it). We landed in Zuma Beach. The sand was soft and filled with beach-goers, even though the sky was grey and it was a bit chilly. People were flying kites, listening to music, braving the frosty water, surfing, resting, etc. The beach was much cleaner and more visually pleasing than Venice and Santa Monica. Pelicans even glided by in a V formation. No shady people, no trash-littered shore, no unidentifiable, weird seaweed-y type substances, etc. Definitely worth the drive. I hope to go back when it's warmer out.
After our stop in Zuma, we drove about ten minutes south, and landed at the Malibu Country Mart, a ritzy, outdoor mart consisting of high class shopping, chocolatier, quaint sandwich shops, a small park and playground, and a bookstore. It felt private, safe, and upscale. The sandwich shop we went to called John's Garden had really good "beach" type food. I got an Italian salad with salami, provolone, croutons, olives, lettuce, roasted peppers, and marinated artichoke hearts. Delicioso! Very fresh ingredients. There were many other great looking items on the menu for vegans, vegetarians, and non-diet-specific eaters, as well. We stopped by the quaint bookstore after, which had an outdoor seating area for reading. It made for a wonderful Saturday. Zuma and Malibu Country Mart are a must for the summer :)
You can learn more about the Mart here: http://www.malibucountrymart.com/
And Zuma Beach here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/zuma-beach-malibu-2
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