Name: The Surfrider Malibu
Address: Malibu, California, Los Angeles (and vicinity), Los Angeles County, US
Price range: $470–$1,178 per night
Rating: 9.13

What guests think

At The Surfrider Malibu, travelers highlight the welcoming staff, stylish boutique feel, and walkable spot across from the pier, while recurring downsides include traffic noise from the PCH, compact rooms, and some obstructed lower-level views.

Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as morning coffee delivery, beach gear and even loaner cars, plus a popular rooftop bar and restaurant with ocean and pier views. Reviews also mention occasional ants or maintenance issues, variable restaurant service or availability, and limited storage or in-room amenities. Expect a charming, well-located boutique stay with standout views if you can accept road noise and smaller spaces.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Standout rooftop terrace/bar with ocean and pier views, plus thoughtful extras like beach gear and even loaner cars. On-site parking is available but paid; occasional rooftop closures or limited offerings are noted.

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8

Stephen

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooftop was closed for private event. Not good for people staying at hotel.

8

Rick

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get to the pier and beach. Parking cost $25.00 :( but there was plenty of it. The roof bar was nice and relaxing.

10

Laura

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location on the PCH. Small cute little hotel with a small restaurant / rooftop bar with awesome views. Good vibes.

10

denise

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome facility right across from the pier. Beautiful rooftop lounge and view of the ocean. Truly a gem of a spot!

10

Adam

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access to parking, beach, and all pier adjacent activities. We were there for Coldplay, had enough time to enjoy rooftop bar, surf, good eats and amazing views! 10/10 recommendation! Cheers.

10

Martin

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic couple of nights stay. The hotel has been skillfully designed and has that home away from home feel. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful - nothing seems too much trouble. Be prepared to pay top dollar for cocktails, when combined with the views from the rooftop terrace (for hotel guests only), worth it. Only downside was the noise from the PCH (right in front of the property) but there isn't much the hotel can do about that!

10

Sonia

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What a surprise this hotel was. Such a gem in Maibu .they give you a super cool car/ surf boards / wet suits . Staff were amazing - so friendly but not over the top so you feel like you’re staying in your own little place. Amazing attention to detail. Coifee brought to your room in the morning. Beautiful roof terrace with an amazing vibe and view. Would love to come back amd surf for a week!

10

Julia

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible property … well designed and lots of amenities (e.g., paddle & surf boards, instructors for surfing or yoga, roof top restaurant, etc.). The staff was top notch … polite & professional.

10

CRAIG

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really Excellent. And really really appreciated that the hotel has 2 cars that guests can use.

10

Catherine Mary

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm friendly staff, intimate size of the hotel and proximity to Malibu Pier plus the incredible roof terrace Bar and Restaurant make it very special.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the hotel and rooms as very clean. A few report ants in rooms and occasional worn or broken items.

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10

Jessica

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the cutest boutique hotel. It was very clean, very comfortable with many personal touches. They were the nicest hosts and I would tell anyone who is coming to Malibu to stay here. We absolutely fell in love with the kind hosts, the cute decorations, the personal note and water, and all the amenities! Such a gem of a place! And it’s across the street from the Pier and direct access to the beach!

10

Christine

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, great location.

8

Gary

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First the good: The staff was very friendly and attentive. The view of the ocean and pier was great. The room was clean and simple. It had a great 'beachy' vibe the fit the venue perfectly. The roof top area was a nice place to relax and have a drink. Plenty of things to do in the area. The not so great: The room was not ready at check in and we had to wait almost an hour. The view of the ocean is obstructed by the bushes growing in front of the hotel. The bottle brush needs to be trimmed level with the railing. There were a lot of ants in the room and on the balcony. The bushes are growing against the hotel and thats why the ants are getting in the rooms. The bushes should be trimmed away from the hotel. The water was shut off briefly, but it was not a big deal. The rooms are missing some basic things you may be used to, microwave, iron, closet, trash can (other than the bathroom), coffee pot (you can get coffee or tea delivered), etc. These are very minor issues and they did not spoil our stay, its still an amazing hotel.

8

Lolia

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay with great staff and got a free upgrade without asking for one. Beautiful room and view. The only issue was there was a bit of an ant infestation in the room and certain key. Things were damaged like broken hammock on the balcony, broken bottle cap in the bottle of water in the room so that it was difficult to open. And ripped robe. Outside of these little things it would’ve been perfect.

10

Gillian

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was everything we could have dreamed for. Quiet, clean, aesthetic, amazing views, and incredible staff.

10

Laura

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean happy place

10

George

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooftop bar/ restaurant was exceptional. Room was very clean and well appointed. Reception was hard to find, virtually no closet. A few hangers over the mini bar. But great location and restful. Very nice

10

dominick c

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean and the Zen decor was my favorite. Also the exotic personal body products in the room with options to purchase the products was a nice option offered..

10

Susie

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved everything about this property! Warm and cheerful front desk, clean and cozy room, great location. Will definitely stay here again.

10

Richard

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were well appointed and clean Rooftop for drinks and coffee terrific

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Rooms

Well-designed, cozy rooms with comfortable beds, but many note they are small with limited storage and amenities (e.g., no closet/microwave). Highway and rooftop noise and obstructed lower-level views are recurring concerns; Wi‑Fi can be slow for some.

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Nathan

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location, proximity to Malibu Beaches. Unique, with great subtle touches. Way nicer than your average cookie cutter hotel. We will definitely go back. Only minus was view from first floor rooms is a hedge.

4

Juliet

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is very small with little to no amenities. The room did not have a view, very poor internet connection and cell phone service. The room was very dungeon like and not what I expected. There was no closet just a simple area over the refrigerator with small spot to hang clothes.

8

Gary

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First the good: The staff was very friendly and attentive. The view of the ocean and pier was great. The room was clean and simple. It had a great 'beachy' vibe the fit the venue perfectly. The roof top area was a nice place to relax and have a drink. Plenty of things to do in the area. The not so great: The room was not ready at check in and we had to wait almost an hour. The view of the ocean is obstructed by the bushes growing in front of the hotel. The bottle brush needs to be trimmed level with the railing. There were a lot of ants in the room and on the balcony. The bushes are growing against the hotel and thats why the ants are getting in the rooms. The bushes should be trimmed away from the hotel. The water was shut off briefly, but it was not a big deal. The rooms are missing some basic things you may be used to, microwave, iron, closet, trash can (other than the bathroom), coffee pot (you can get coffee or tea delivered), etc. These are very minor issues and they did not spoil our stay, its still an amazing hotel.

8

Ally

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great time! Only downside was our room being under the rooftop bar in the morning. Their prep for the day began at 6:30 am which was a bit early for us. Overall a great stay though

10

George

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooftop bar/ restaurant was exceptional. Room was very clean and well appointed. Reception was hard to find, virtually no closet. A few hangers over the mini bar. But great location and restful. Very nice

10

Kayla

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very cute and peaceful. I loved the hammock and the rooftop area. The views are so pretty of the ocean and the staff was very friendly. It’s a small hotel which made it more personal, there was a little note with my name on it when I arrived to the room. I’d stay here again if I ever go back to Malibu.

10

Juliane

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Surfrider is a quaint, boutique hotel in beautiful Malibu. We stayed here while visiting Pepperdine University nearby and had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the beach house vibe was exactly as advertised. My only feedback to keep in mind for future guests is that it is not quiet (PCH is very noisy) and it is VERY difficult to get a ride-share (Uber or Lyft). If you have to get somewhere on time, just take into account that an Uber may take a long time and there's no guarantee that there will be one at all. Will definitely be back!!

8

Yashan

Jun 17, 2024

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Clean, modern well appointed rooms and very friendly staff with a fun rooftop restaurant. However the room is far too small for the price.

4

Kelley

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No hot water to take a shower. Luke warm at best. No answer at desk to address. No cofee maker or coffe available on property that we could find. Ocean view was blocked completely by bushes. All you can hear are the cars not waves. Bed is bad design kept hitting legs on boards that stick out. Chairs on porch are hard asa a rock. No cushions. By far the worts hotel on thus trip

6

Johannes

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

8/10 Style. Really nicely designed. 9/10 Views. Love the ocean, the pier and the logo. 9/10 Location. Just by the beach and pier. 10/10 Staff. Staff were very friendly and helpful. 2/10 WiFi. Slow WiFi and limited connection in the room. Had to roam in the bed. And WiFi to the TV was tardy. 1/10 Noise. Extremely loud from the highway outside. Heard every car and got the worst night sleep of the trip. I wish I had known this as I’m extra sensitive to sounds. 2/10 Value for money. Paid nearly $1000 for a night as they nearly doubled prices over the holidays. We got a lot more value for money at the hotels in e.g. Hollywood. Overall verdict: very nice hotel, but we are unlikely to stay here again as the noise levels impacted our sleep far too much.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating with personal touches. Some guests experienced slow or uneven restaurant service, missed requests, or difficulty reaching staff.

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Diana

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is very nice, and do their best.

6

Milton

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location by the beach is great. We had a downstairs room with no view of the beach and in hindsight should have forked out additional for room with view. Some of the staff were very disinterested😕. There is no coffee making facilities in the room and they forgot to deliver our complimentary morning coffee which wasnt a biggie - nor did it seem to be for them. We found the food average with about an hours wait between courses. If we stayed again we would flag the onsite food and dine at the pier restaurant across the road. The food there was excellent. Overall a pretty avg stay in what could be a much better hotel experience.

10

Xiaoyu

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff and managers are super friendly and made our stay feel like home. They really know how to go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable.

10

Roger M

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Kate at the front desk was great! I arrived a bit early and she escorted me to the rooftop for a nice drink. Kates replacement at the front desk was also great, as I had left a wedding envelope with a cash gift in my Alto lift to Dukes. She contacted the Alto driver and when I returned from the wedding later that evening, there was my wedding gift in my room. If I could give both of them 10 stars I surely would have!!

10

Scott

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was awesome. So friendly and helpful.

10

Allyn

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for our one year anniversary and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Staff was amazing and we had such a good time.

4

Sheldon

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No beach view. Porch completely covered by bushes and vines. Nothing to see. Right next to parking lot. Very noisey since next to highway. Service horroble. At the restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Never provided a napkin. Had to request a fork or spoon. Had to get my own menu each time. Espresso machine was broken. Coffee maker had to warm up....not sure how that.is a thing. Basically ignored my restaurant staff. Food was terrific though. Great head chef. Overall very disappointing.

10

Catherine Mary

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm friendly staff, intimate size of the hotel and proximity to Malibu Pier plus the incredible roof terrace Bar and Restaurant make it very special.

10

CINDY

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and staff where both wonderful.Everyone was so friendlu and loved the rooftop xin I ng

10

Vincent

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Second time staying here and it doesn’t disappoint. Great location and vibes. Beds are super comfortable and the rooftop deck is amazing. Could stay up there all day. Great staff from the front desk to the bartenders and housekeepers. Will be back

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Location

Excellent spot opposite Malibu Pier and beach, walkable to local dining. Fronts the PCH, and traffic noise is a common complaint; rideshares can be hard to get at times.

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10

Nathan

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location, proximity to Malibu Beaches. Unique, with great subtle touches. Way nicer than your average cookie cutter hotel. We will definitely go back. Only minus was view from first floor rooms is a hedge.

10

Christine

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, great location.

10

Laura

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location on the PCH. Small cute little hotel with a small restaurant / rooftop bar with awesome views. Good vibes.

10

Manuel

Feb 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great gem in Malibu, walking to the peer and very close to the country mart.

10

Amanda

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cute hotel that really paid attention to the little details! We really enjoyed our short time there. The rooftop area is awesome and a great place to get a drink, good food and great view of the ocean and pier. The location is walkable to about everything core to Malibu (Nobu, the pier).

10

denise

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome facility right across from the pier. Beautiful rooftop lounge and view of the ocean. Truly a gem of a spot!

10

Adam

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access to parking, beach, and all pier adjacent activities. We were there for Coldplay, had enough time to enjoy rooftop bar, surf, good eats and amazing views! 10/10 recommendation! Cheers.

10

Juliane

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Surfrider is a quaint, boutique hotel in beautiful Malibu. We stayed here while visiting Pepperdine University nearby and had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the beach house vibe was exactly as advertised. My only feedback to keep in mind for future guests is that it is not quiet (PCH is very noisy) and it is VERY difficult to get a ride-share (Uber or Lyft). If you have to get somewhere on time, just take into account that an Uber may take a long time and there's no guarantee that there will be one at all. Will definitely be back!!

10

Jeff

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view, comfortable room and fantastic service.

10

Sherri

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Safe, clean, friendly, and quiet, right on the Pacific Coast Highway.

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Dining

Rooftop food and drinks are frequently praised for quality and views. Reports of slow service, occasional limited offerings or closures, and an isolated hygiene issue suggest an inconsistent experience.

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Brad

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

More like a motel than a hotel-It’s on hwy 1, so traffic noise is to be expected- At first our experience was great Ariel the manager set us up with a room with a comfortable bed- The AM delivered coffee from the roaster they partnered with was amazing- The hotel has a upper deck where u can drink your coffee while you watch the pacific- amazing view, but the experience crashed when i pulled a long hair out of my eggs- that in itself would not be so bad if not for the additional hairs my wife then pointed out to me- They were not the kind from your head- Disgusting… was it because i ordered no toast? One bad actor should not ruin it for the good staff, so if you go here just don’t eat!

8

Stephen

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooftop was closed for private event. Not good for people staying at hotel.

10

Amanda

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cute hotel that really paid attention to the little details! We really enjoyed our short time there. The rooftop area is awesome and a great place to get a drink, good food and great view of the ocean and pier. The location is walkable to about everything core to Malibu (Nobu, the pier).

8

Marguerite

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My room was too cold, the heater was too difficult to use BUT the food made up for freezing. Hats off to the chef[s] for spectacular plating and perfect toast.

10

denise

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome facility right across from the pier. Beautiful rooftop lounge and view of the ocean. Truly a gem of a spot!

10

George

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooftop bar/ restaurant was exceptional. Room was very clean and well appointed. Reception was hard to find, virtually no closet. A few hangers over the mini bar. But great location and restful. Very nice

6

Milton

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location by the beach is great. We had a downstairs room with no view of the beach and in hindsight should have forked out additional for room with view. Some of the staff were very disinterested😕. There is no coffee making facilities in the room and they forgot to deliver our complimentary morning coffee which wasnt a biggie - nor did it seem to be for them. We found the food average with about an hours wait between courses. If we stayed again we would flag the onsite food and dine at the pier restaurant across the road. The food there was excellent. Overall a pretty avg stay in what could be a much better hotel experience.

10

Kim

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was the most amazing stay. The weather was perfect to enjoy dinner and a glass of wine on the magnificent rooftop.

8

Kelly

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This quaint boutique hotel offers a convienent cute place to stay. The rooftop bar /restaurant is an enjoyable haven (service is slow so don't expect a quick turn around).

10

Taylor

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We absolutely loved our stay at the Surfrider! delish drinks food, adorable space, walking distance to surf and pier

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Month	Average price
January	$380
February	$384
March	$407
April	$436
May	$562
June	$584
July	$652
August	$676
September	$565
October	$562
November	$450
December	$374

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $602	2 $590	3
4 $588	5 $503	6 $513	7 $516	8 $555	9	10
11 $565	12 $532	13 $530	14 $478	15 $530	16 $630	17 $655
18 $520	19 $478	20 $478	21 $520	22 $470	23 $639	24 $677
25 $478	26 $542	27 $530	28 $489	29 $470	30 $513	31 $511

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23 $762	24	25 $1,178	26
27 $614	28 $500	29 $507	30 $497

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Room, Ground Floor (The Sufers Hideout)

Room (Upstair Side)

Room (Upstairs Ocean Facing)

Room, Ground Floor

Room, Ground Floor (Adapted)

Suite (Surfrider)

Suite (Malibu)

Room (Pacific)

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