I live in CA & have been to Malibu several times but not like this, this was fantastic! Patricia gave us a tour of the area & was very knowledgeable about where some A-list celebrities live, good restaurants (& the ones to stay away from) & she gave us access to a private beach that may as well have been heaven! The guest cottage has everything you need and then some. DO NOT stay in a hotel in Malibu, stay at Patricia's for sure!