--- title: "Malibu Coast Pet Retreat — Los Angeles, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/malibu-coast-pet-retreat/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Malibu Coast Pet Retreat Pet boarding service in Malibu, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Los Angeles, CA (https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/). **★4.8 from 24 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, catBoarding, daycare, walking - **Address:** 23431 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 - **Phone:** (424) 402-1500 - **Website:** https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Malibu%20Coast%20Pet%20Retreat&query_place_id=ChIJd1x1CMof6IARJYM1yaxZyBE ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–5:30 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–5:30 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–5:30 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–1 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Handling & correction:** Uses fear-free, positive reinforcement methods as the basis of its care — facility's words: "We use fear-free, positive reinforcement methods as the foundation of our care." (https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/) ## For travelers - **LAX** (Los Angeles International): 17.2 miles, straight line - **BUR** (Hollywood Burbank): 22 miles, straight line - **LGB** (Long Beach): 34.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 5:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza > “Dogs: Rabies, Bordatella, DHPPV, Leptospirosis (Canine Influenza is recommended but not required)” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Proof of vaccinations and a rabies certificate is also required.” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Are pets alone overnight at the Malibu Coast Pet Retreat No! We have an overnight staff who provides night time care to all pets at our facility.” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Solo care is the only model > “Do you offer group dog play or Doggy Day Care ? We do not. We believe a one-on-one structure where pets receive individual atte” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html - **Housing:** Suite > “Quiet spaces, private suites or condos, and gradual exposure to enrichment and exercise help pets feel comfortable, safe, and happy during their stay.” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html - **Outdoor access:** Indoor yard only > “Our open-air track and play yards offer the feel of the outdoors with the safety and comfort of being inside.” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “All open-air spaces are climate-controlled with heating and cooling available at all times” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Tours by appointment > “Tours are highly recommended prior to your pet s first stay so you can see the spaces firsthand and meet our team. We ask you to leave your pets at home or in your car for the duration of the tour.” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Veterinarian on site > “One-on-one attention, enrichment-focused routines, and on-site veterinary support. Intentionally Different By Design We are not a high-volume playgroup facility, and we are proud of that. Attached to a full-service animal hospital, our retreat is purposefully designed for pets who thrive with” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/ - **Administers medication:** Yes, including injections > “Our team can administer any medications, injectable or oral, and provide specialized” — https://www.malibucoastpetretreat.com/faq.html - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. There is no state agency, no state license number, and no state inspection record for a boarding kennel. What California has is a statewide standards law: Health & Safety Code Chapter 11, 'Pet Boarding Facilities' (§§ 122380–122388, SB 945, in force since 1 January 2017). It applies to any premises boarding four or more pets for compensation, sets operating standards (daily observation, isolation of sick animals, owner notification of illness, written care policies, a fire alarm or sprinkler system, limits on time in temporary enclosures) and a written pre-boarding disclosure to the owner — but it creates no license and is enforced only by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. Kennel permitting is local, and Los Angeles has two regimes. Inside the City of Los Angeles, LAMC § 53.50 makes it unlawful to operate a business involving the keeping of animals, including a dog kennel (four or more dogs), without a permit from LA Animal Services; the dog kennel permit fee is $305 and the Department's Kennel Permit Standards apply. In unincorporated Los Angeles County and the cities that contract with it, County Code Title 10 requires an animal facility license from the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) for a 'boarding facility', defined to include day care; the Director inspects before issuing or renewing, licenses run twelve months, and DACC grades each facility with a letter grade and publishes the grades. These are city and county permits, not a state regime, and were not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/ ## How to cite Malibu Coast Pet Retreat, Malibu, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/malibu-coast-pet-retreat/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/los-angeles-ca/malibu-coast-pet-retreat.json