Hi, Barbie!

While we may not have officially gotten Barbie at San Diego Comic-Con back in 2023, San Diego is finally about to get a whole lot pinker, as The Malibu Barbie Café is making its way to town during San Diego Comic-Con 2025.

This immersive pop-up experience, created by Mattel and Bucket Listers, has been touring the nation in cities like New York, Chicago, and Austin, offering fans a chance to step into Barbie’s world with vibrant décor, themed dining, and plenty of photo ops. Now, we know it will be stopping in San Diego from July 11, taking over the Bayside Kitchen and Bar (2137 Pacific Highway), and in town through Comic-Con.

Fans can step into a 1970s Malibu daydream with a retro-glam vibe. The café will be decked out in bright colors, laid-back beach motifs, and plenty of iconic photo ops, including a life-size Barbie Box. Each 90-minute reservation includes seated dining and access to the Barbie x Impala Skate Rink, where you can skate for just $1 — with proceeds going to the American Red Cross.

Created by Mattel and Bucket Listers, the Malibu Barbie Café will feature a delicious menu crafted by Master Chef finalist Becky Brown, offering twists on California classics alongside sweet treats and themed drinks. You can also shop exclusive merch and pose your heart out in the Barbie-fied setting.

Tickets start at $25.15 and are available now, which includes a 90-minute experience, $10 food credit, and $5 merch credit.