Destination file 08 · California
Corporate retreats in Malibu.
Canyon trails above the Pacific, an easy drive from Los Angeles. The Renewal Office designs company retreats and executive offsites in Malibu, centered on The Ranch Malibu and built around what your team needs to leave with.
At a glance
- From Los AngelesAbout 1 hr drive from LAX or downtown
- From San FranciscoAbout 1.5 hr flight to LAX or Burbank
- Nearest airportLos Angeles (LAX), about 1 hr drive
- Best monthsSeptember to November and March to May
- Places to stay4 we’d book
- NearbySanta Monica and Westlake Village, each about 30 to 45 min
Why Malibu
Mountains first, then the ocean.
Most people picture the beach. We start in the Santa Monica Mountains, where canyon trails climb above the Pacific and the city feels far away.
The Ranch Malibu is the heart of it. It is a working ranch of about 200 acres, three miles above the ocean, with 21 cottages and a daily rhythm of long hikes, yoga, massage and plant-forward meals.
Book the whole ranch and your team shares the trails, the barn and every meal. For bigger groups, we pair Malibu days with resorts in the hills nearby.
We bring teams to Malibu when they need to physically reset, not just talk about it.
Where we’d stay
Hotels and buyouts we’d actually book.
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Details from each property, checked October 2026. We confirm rates, space and dates for every file.
Sample retreat · 4 days
Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains, built on the TRO Six Pillars.
- Day 1Arrive
- Arrive from LAX and settle into the ranch cottagesThe Offsite
- Restorative yoga and a sound bath in the barnRenewal
- Plant-forward welcome dinner with ocean viewsThe World
- Day 2Align
- Device-free four-hour hike in the Santa Monica MountainsRenewal
- Strategy session: what the year has to deliverGuiding Star
- Hands-on cooking class with The Ranch kitchen teamThe World
- Day 3Connect
- Summit challenge hike, teams set the paceTranscend
- Team archetypes and coachingKnowing
- Equine-assisted learning session at a nearby horse ranchKnowing
- Day 4Commit
- Breathwork on the lawnRenewal
- Commitments and a 90-day planGuiding Star
- Closing lunch and departures to LAXThe Offsite
The outcomeA team that feels physically better and leaves with a plan it trusts.
From the office
Why we bring teams here.
We bring executive teams and founders here when burnout is the real agenda item. The Ranch takes care of the body so the conversations can go deeper.
See the retreats we plan →“By the second hike, people stopped performing and started telling the truth.”
The Renewal Office
What it might cost
Starting points, not quotes.
- Boutique buyout$45,000per night, whole ranch (21 cottages, up to 42 guests, meals and daily program included)
- Full-service resort$1,200per person, per day
- Luxury and reward$1,900per person, per day
Estimates for Malibu, October 2026, before flights. Based on 2026 mid-season rates at The Ranch Malibu, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village (about 30 min) and Malibu Beach Inn, plus taxes, meals, programming, production and local transport. Real rates move with season and group size, and every TRO budget is built line by line for your group.
Questions
Planning a retreat in Malibu.
How far is Malibu from LAX and the Bay Area?
The Ranch Malibu is about an hour from LAX by car. From San Francisco it is about a 1.5 hour flight to LAX or Burbank, then the drive out Pacific Coast Highway or through the canyons.
When is the best time for a retreat in Malibu?
September through November is warm, dry and quieter. Spring brings wildflowers to the mountains and good hiking weather. Late spring and early summer often start with coastal fog that clears by afternoon.
What size groups fit in Malibu?
A full buyout of The Ranch Malibu fits up to 42 guests in 21 cottages. Larger groups can use Calamigos Ranch or the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, about 30 minutes away.
What can a team do in Malibu?
Hike the Santa Monica Mountains every morning, take yoga and sound bath classes, cook with The Ranch kitchen, and finish the day by the ocean. The Ranch builds team activities and breakout sessions into a buyout.
Who plans and runs the retreat?
The Renewal Office designs it around your goals using the TRO Six Pillars, then handles venue, programming, facilitators and production from the first call to the week after.
