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Malibu Barbie Cafe

11 Jul 2025

written by Cindy Matalucci

Malibu Barbie Cafe Exclusive

BUCKET LISTERS AND MATTEL have brought the MALIBU BARBIE CAFE TO SAN DIEGO Starting JULY 11TH through October 23rd.

I have literally died and gone to heaven! It is so fantastic!

What to expect:

Interactive Pop-Up Roller Rink + Restaurant Inspired by the Iconic Fashion Doll Will Paint The Town Pink and we got an exclusive first look before it opened to the public.

Bucket Listers, the media experiences brand known for making every day an adventure, and Mattel, Inc., the leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, continue to make waves with their Malibu Barbie Cafe.

Following the viral success of their first seven locations (New York, Chicago, Miami, Mall of America®, Austin, Houston, and soon Australia) sights are now set on San Diego. West Coast fans of the most iconic fashion doll in history will soon be able to experience Barbie® like never before.

In collaboration with Mattel, the project is spearheaded by Bucket Listers President of Experiences, Derek Berry (the mastermind also behind pop-up phenomena Saved by the Max, The Golden Girls Kitchen, Family Guy Experience, and the Blockbuster Experience).

We got the chance to speak with him to get all the scoop!

The family-friendly pop-up restaurant and roller rink is inspired by the groovy beachside energy of 1970s Malibu, a time of carefree summer days when Malibu Barbie was first introduced to the world.

“Bucket Listers is honored to continue partnering with Mattel, bringing Malibu Barbie Cafe to San Diego after sold-out runs across the country,” says Berry. “Barbie has proven to be one of history’s ultimate icons, it means so much for us to bring exclusive experiences like this to life for our community.

Just in time for this year’s Comic Con, this will be a huge hit!!!

You need to check this out!

Location:
Opening July 11th (Bayside Kitchen and Bar: 2137 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101) the Malibu Barbie Cafe will allow guests to experience the ultimate form of BarbiecoreTM dining alongside a groovy roller rink worthy of Barbie herself. Guests can expect a fast-casual menu (created by Master Chef finalist and Chopped Champion Chef Becky Brown) emphasizing all day friendly fare, delicious desserts, and a variety of drinks.

The pop-up will also come complete with exclusive merchandise and a variety of signature interactive activities for fans to play in between trips around the rink.

Proceeds from each roller skate rental ($1) will be donated back to the Cafe’s charity partner, Girls Inc. Special events, like Cupcake Decorating Classes, Paint Parties, and 21+ Skate Nights, will also be offered.

Tickets for the restaurant ($25 each and includes food + merch credit) will be available exclusively at Bucket Listers, join the waitlist and receive first notification of tickets going on sale June 11th.


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