Malibu Businesses Of The Year 2020

MALIBU, CA — Whether it's friendly, expert service by an attendant who knows your name, reasonable prices, products you can't get anywhere else, or warm memories going back years of a local institution helping the community, Malibuites love their small businesses. In the middle of a pandemic when so many are struggling to hold on, shopping small is more important than ever. Here are the businesses Malibu Patch readers listed as their favorites of 2020:

Veronica Malibu Skin and Body Care Center, 24955 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

From our readers:

"Beautiful atmosphere with a knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Veronica is passionate about her business and it shows. Her treatments are always on the cutting edge, and her products are stellar!"

"There is simply no one better than Skin Guru- Veronica Barton-Schwartz !! My daughter and I have been seeing Veronica for the last 15 years, and we cannot thank Veronica enough for the amazing, effective treatments and products :)"

"Veronica will educate you and teach you how to care for your skin on a daily basis. The latest anti aging technology - radiofrequency facials, micro-current, power peels and many other modalities in Veronica's skilled hands, will contour your face and make your skin glow :) Thank you Veronica for your love and care over the years - your friendship and skills have been a true blessing!! XO"

"I nominate this business because of dedicating services to the city of Malibu for over 40 years. Every esthetician, yoga instructor, tai chi master, nurse and doctor that has worked at Veronicas has been the best in the city, and have excelled in their services to this business. After being shut down for 9 months, they are still dedicated and waited to come back with a new outlook on how to service clients, patients and friends."

The Malibu Kitchen and Gourmet Country Market, 3900 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu

From our readers:

"William Miller fed the fire fighters during the fires in 2019 and now he's toughed out the pandemic keeping his workers employed and the people of Malibu fed with delicious baked goods. He is also a local hero and a daily coffee stop for the California car community."

Nicolas Eatery, 22333 CA-1 Suite #150, Malibu:

From our readers:

"This family owned business is fabulous! First, the food is absolutely amazing - run by a top chef, everything is fresh, seasonal and top notch - no “pre made institutional” stuff here. Next, the family and staff are attentive, informed and welcoming! Finally the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The family has put their soul into making this restaurant the gem that it is! Malibu is fortunate to call Nicholas Eatery it’s home."

"Great food, great atmosphere and a wonderful family owned business."

The Malibu Times, 3864 Las Flores Canyon Road, Malibu

From our readers:

"Arnold and Karen York and staff keep Malibu informed through disasters of all kinds including this Pandemic!"

Buzz Wax Car Wash, 23847 Stuart Ranch Rd., Malibu

From our readers:

"Smile and service. Customer always 1st. They can't do enough. Like the 50s."

Malibu Fitness, 29575 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

From our readers:

"Great atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and instructors, friendly, clean, fantastic fun classes and reasonable prices."

"I have always enjoyed walking into Malibu Fitness and being greeted by the wonderful staff. This gym has been around forever and is one of my favoeite aspects of Malibu."

Tramonto Bistro, 22235 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

From our readers:

"Has worked very hard to stay open and give its workers a job. Food remains excellent and they have adapted to delivery. Always have contributed to the community, including serving firefighters in Malibu Fires for free and all of the staff have to come from outside Malibu to work.. They go out of their way to accommodate their customers"

Encore Boutique, 3900 Cross Creek Rd #7, Malibu

From our readers:

"Congeniality, good spirits"

Spic n Span Dry Cleaners, 23680 Malibu Rd., Malibu

From our readers:

"Great job, efficient, friendly, reasonably [priced]"