Malibu

Malibu is one of California’s most affluent cities, with a population over 12,000 inhabiting over 21 miles of scenic coastline directly northwest of Los Angeles. Rich in history that dates back to the Chumash Indians, Malibu means, “the surf sounds loudly”. This renowned surf brings people from all over the world to the beautiful shores of Malibu. Its lively history includes the saga of the Rindge family, who fought an epic battle with the state of California to preserve the private enclave, Rancho Malibu. Although the family eventually lost that battle, the city has maintained the independent western spirit embodied by its original residents.

The city’s locals epitomize the Southern California lifestyle with passion for healthy living, the outdoors, and community kindness. Most of the residents live near the beach along Malibu’s main thoroughfare, the Pacific Coast Highway, although there are also beautiful homes, vineyards, and ranches in the gorgeous canyons and hillsides that roll into the Pacific Ocean. The Malibu home aesthetic is diverse: from ultra-modernist architecture to Cape-Cod style beach homes to warm Mediterranean homes with brilliantly colored locally made tile. Currently the median home price is $1,644,500, although there are many luxury homes that soar above that range in purchase price. Beachfront property is a prized commodity, and gated communities are highly valued for their privacy. With Los Angeles a quick 30 minute drive away, Malibu provides the scenery and tranquility of a small community with quick access to the city. For many, Malibu real estate provides the best of both worlds.

Places of Interest:

Zuma Beach:
Known for its wide sandy beach and excellent surfing conditions, Zuma beach is one of the most popular seaside destinations in Los Angeles County. With plenty of life guard towers, volleyball nets, surfing and kite-surfing communities, there are a plethora of diverse activities to keep the whole family entertained. The beach is also host to the annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon which supports Los Angeles Children’s hospital.

Malibu Country Mart:
Located in the heart of Malibu, the Country Mart is an outdoor “Boutique Mall” with local shops and high end retail as well as restaurants, salons, and the Malibu movie theatre. The public playground is popular for local tots, and features such as gardens, sculptures and an outdoor eating area make it a popular meeting ground for many in the community.

Malibu Creek State Park:
Stretching from Malibu Lake in the West to Piuma Road in the East, Malibu Creek State Park preserves 7,000 acres of scenic countryside. It follows the Malibu Creek down to the ocean and contains the Malibu Lagoon as well as the historic Adamson House, a beautiful ocean side Mediterranean home decorated with ceramic tiles from the Malibu Potteries. Home to the Chumash Indians for millennia, much of the land that makes up the state park today was donated by Bob Hope and other early Malibu landowners.

Leo Carillo State Park:
This park preserves 1.5 miles of beach at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains. It is known for its beach caves, tidal pools, beautiful rock formations, and reefs. Visitors often enjoy surfing, beachcombing, and windsurfing. There are campsites located away from shore as well as access to many backcountry hiking trails.

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Broad Beach Real Estate:
Broad Beach is an incredible place to escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. This remote coastline is home to beautiful scenery with luxury homes along the beach-front and on rolling bluffs set back from the ocean.

This immaculate coastline embodies serenity with its harmony of beautiful rock formations and pale sand beaches. Dolphins and whales are often spotted offshore. The rolling dunes covered in sea grass and the melodic sounds of the crashing waves make a meditative and calming environment for the homes on Broad Beach.

Broad Beach is known for its beach homes, which sit right against the surf, while some luxury properties have deep lots located behind sand dunes. The neighborhood has an eclectic mix of new homes, classic styles, and undeveloped property. Broad Beach road runs parallel and ocean-side of the Pacific Coast Highway, with homes on both sides of the road. Prominent neighbors include Pierce Brosnan, Danny Devito, and Ali MacGraw.

Carbon Beach Real Estate:
Known as “Billionaire’s Beach” because of its celebrity and high profile homeowners, Carbon Beach is a beautiful wide and sandy coastline east of the Malibu pier. There is an expanse of sand above the high tide line, making Carbon one of the most beautiful beaches in California. The Carbon Beach community is Malibu’s most exclusive and is known for its ultra-wealthy residents. It is not uncommon for one owner to purchase a luxury home only to tear it down and build another.

The central properties have broad and sandy lots. Over the years the prices have risen higher and higher because of the high profile residents and pristine beach. Centrally located in the heart of Malibu, with homes directly off of the Pacific Coast Highway, the famous and historic Malibu Beach Inn is also resident to Carbon Beach. With relatively difficult public beach access, the majority of Malibu’s visitors stay north of Malibu Pier, the unofficial border of Carbon Beach.

Serra Retreat Real Estate:
This beautiful land-side neighborhood enclave is located in a wooded glen in lower Malibu Canyon, right next to Malibu Creek. It is gated and guarded, giving residents privacy, security, and a charming rural flavor. Many of the lots (there are less than 100) are large, with considerable estates and luxury homes nestled in the beautiful rolling hills.

Serra Retreat itself is a Catholic retreat and conference center, managed by Franciscan Friars, which provides a serene environment for reflection and spiritual searching. The gated community of Serra Retreat was once historic ranchlands and the owners still have the charge through the Property Owners’ Association of maintaining the immaculate nature of Malibu Canyon.

The wide-ranging real estate market makes for a diverse neighborhood. From small cottage-like homes, to sweeping equestrian estates, the architecture is nothing short of eclectic in contrast. The views are stunning, and downtown Malibu is within walking distance.

Point Dume Real Estate:
Point Dume is the largest neighborhood Oceanside of the Pacific Coast Highway. It has spectacular pristine beaches, and rural tree-lined streets. Some of the homes have a retro feel, while others are stately and grand. With its vistas, winding streets, and views Point Dume has the feel of an idyllic suburban neighborhood in paradise. This small town feeling attracts celebrities as well as long-time Malibu locals.

Originally an overlooked section of Malibu, over the years the community has risen from obscurity to become one of the premiere areas of Malibu real estate. Its shopping center at Heathercliff road gives easy access to all of the daily necessities as well as dry-cleaning, cold pressed juices, and restaurants.

One of the highlights of the beautiful bluffs of Point Dume is that residents enjoy beachside living without the traffic noise of the Pacific Coast Highway. Residents love to bike around on its safe streets, partake in snorkeling, fishing, surfing and boating at its State Preserve, and enjoy the gorgeous views of Palos Verdes and Catalina Island. It’s gorgeous visas, private beaches and oceanfront estates make Point Dume one of the most popular neighborhoods in Malibu.

Malibu Road Real Estate:
Malibu Road was once a part of the original Pacific Coast Hwy before it was relocated in 1948. The Roosevelt Highway, or “Old Road” runs parallel to the Pacific Ocean for over 2 miles and home lots average 60ft wide and 100ft deep. Malibu Road has its own shopping center, the Malibu Colony Plaza, a local fire station, and is very close to all the downtown Malibu Attractions.

Landside properties have large lots: a great find in Malibu. Nearby Bluffs Park has plenty of recreational activities that serve the local community and the beach is wide and beautiful. Malibu Road has everything a savvy Malibu buyer could want. In Malibu Road real estate news, Beyonce and Jay Z recently purchased Cher’s famous property, just above Malibu Road.

Malibu Colony Real Estate:

Malibu Colony is a gated community that lies on an immaculate coastline and has the ultimate privacy for high-profile homeowners.

Some of the most historic property in Malibu, the colony is descendant from a late 1800s land purchase. Long a home to the stars, many actors and producers of early cinema built beach homes here in the early 1900s and then created their own beach enclave known as the Malibu Motion Picture Colony in 1926.

Located south of Malibu Road near the Malibu Civic Center, Country Mart and Malibu Colony Plaza, the colony is perfectly situated for the Malibu local. The homes are a mixture of classic Hollywood architecture (Spanish stucco and Mediterranean) and luxury new constructions. The Colony provides gorgeous views of the pacific, Santa Monica, and Point Dume. Famous Neighbors include Sting, Jim Carrey and Leonardo DiCaprio.