If you are looking for attractions near Malaga Cove Beach, the iconic Malibu Pier is a 40-minute drive away. The Malibu Pier is a fun tourist attraction that’s famous for its dual white towers, rough-hewn planks, two restaurants, five stores, and an observation deck where you can fish and look for dolphins. If you like hiking, Big Rock Trail is 1,895 feet tall and provides many trails to the peak which provides an incredible view of the area and is a great spot to take Instagram-worthy pictures. Another good hiking option near Malaga Cove Beach is Topanga Lookout Trailhead – it’s spread across 9,000 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains 2,375 feet above the Pacific Ocean and offers two-mile round-trip hikes with spectacular 360-degree mountain and ocean views. It is also popular with mountain bikers. Another great attraction near Malaga Cove Beach is Venice Beach Boardwalk, a lively and famous seaside promenade featuring street performers, bodybuilders, restaurants, tourist shops, a great skateboard park, and kayak and boat riding facilities.