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Malibu

Malibu

State

California

Country

Los Angeles

Continent

North America

Size

52 KM2

Population

12,620

Spending Budget

$80 - $500

Famous For

  • Malibu is mainly famous for its seashore. The people get attracted towards the seashore area of Malibu.

Best Time to Visit

  • January
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November

History

For nearly 4,000 years Malibu was inhabited by Chumash Indians. They named the stretch of beach at the mouth of Malibu Creek “Humaliwo” or “the surf sounds loudly.” It was here in 1542 that Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo may have stopped to get fresh water on his journey north. Cabrillo saw a large Indian village at the foot of the canyon, where the Malibu city offices stand today. The Cabrillo expedition observed that the Chumash had bustling towns of considerable prosperity and sophistication. Stories of the Indians portray them as a handsome, intelligent and flourishing people. While the Spanish mission period in the 1700’s marked the end of their civilization, the first legal claim to land in Malibu was made in 1802 by Spanish Settler Jose Bartoleme Tapia. Tapia, given grazing rights by the King of Spain, established a ranch and built a large adobe in Malibu Canyon. These property holdings became known as the “Rancho Topanga Malibu Simi Sequit." In 1991 Malibu, long an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, achieved cityhood in order to allow for exercise of local control. Prior to incorporation the local residents had fought proposed developments including a freeway, a nuclear power plant, and several sewerline plans. Actor Martin Sheen was named honorary mayor in 1989.

Present Day

Malibu is a beach city in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, situated about 30 miles (48 km) west of Downtown Los Angeles. It is known for its Mediterranean climate and its 21-mile (34 km) strip of the Malibu coast, incorporated in 1991 into the City of Malibu. The exclusive Malibu Colony has been historically home to Hollywood celebrities. People in the entertainment industry and other affluent residents live throughout the city, yet many residents are middle class. Most Malibu residents live from a half mile to within a few hundred yards of Pacific Coast Highway, which traverses the city, with some residents living up to a mile away from the beach up narrow canyons. Nicknamed "the 'Bu" by surfers and locals, beaches along the Malibu coast include: Topanga Beach, Big Rock Beach, Las Flores Beach,La Costa Beach, Surfrider Beach, Dan Blocker Beach, Malibu Beach, Zuma Beach, Broad Beach, Point Dume Beach, and County Line. State parks and beaches on the Malibu coast include Malibu Creek State Park, Leo Carrillo State Beach and Park, Point Mugu State Park, and Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, with individual beaches: El Pescador, La Piedra and El Matador. The many parks within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area lie along the ridges above the city along with local parks that include Malibu Bluffs Park (formerly Malibu Bluffs State Park), Trancas Canyon Park, Las Flores Creek Park, and Legacy Park

Future

The City is currently updating the General Plan Housing Element, as well as the Safety and Health Element, for submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Planning Commission and City Council hearings will be scheduled in Spring 2021. The City falls within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for purposes of this process. State Housing Element law requires that each City and County identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs within their jurisdictions, and prepare goals, policies, programs and quantified objectives to further the development, improvement, and preservation of housing. SCAG is now in the process of developing the next planning period Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) which will cover October 2021 through October 2029. City staff are currently working with SCAG on the RHNA allocation for Malibu.
Must Visit Places ------------

Malibu Lagoon State Beach

Malibu Lagoon State Beach is protected Beach of California, Malibu. Malibu protected this place with guards to protect and safeguard the beauty and cultural diversity of Lagoon Beach. The parking area of Lagoon is in intersecting position of Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek road. The beach possesses a very beautiful cliff view. People who love the beach will feel a heaven in this beach. The diversity of Beach cultural and wildlife is preserved conservation management of Malibu. Sightseeing is only available for limited during of a day. The beach was governed by California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Malibu Creek State Park

As per California and Malibu conservative management, Malibu Creek canyons are preserving and Managing by National Recreation service. The park can be also called as The Yosemite of Southern California due to its rich in nature of oak Savannah, tall grass plains, dramatic peaks. The park also encourages and service for disabled veterans. Actually, In 1976 the park was opened and owned by 20th Century Fox box creations. Since there are adventurous events are initiated, till now it's enjoying by many of the adventure loving people. The feast for tourists like horseback riding, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, rock climbing etc. The actual cultural people of Creek is Chumash people. This park is exclusively depicted in the movie of The Planet of the Apes. The atmosphere is very clear and good-looking.

Zumba Beach

Zuma Beach is famous surf spot of Malibu. Zuma is protected by lifeguard unit of Los Angeles Country Fire Department. It's the hotspot for grey whale during winter migration. Diving, Fishing, Surfing, Swimming and Windsurfing also Volleyball, Beach ball are allowed to enjoy the beach style. Zuma beach hosts the surfing contest every year as premiere contest. Zuma pointed near to previous Point Dume. Zuma's location is always full of visitors and surfers. Zuma is open when the Sun rise and closed after its sets. There are many lifeguards there to monitor the safety measures of the public. But not many lifeguards are available at nighttime’s. There is parking facility which is available always but it cannot be predicted the availability. It depends upon the season.

Solstice Canyon

Solstice Canyon is a trail in Malibu that takes you through the stunning Santa Monica mountains. You'll enjoy gorgeous vistas, including of the nearby ocean, and will come across a variety of plants and foliage. Solstice Canyon is also famous for its waterfall which can be hiked to, the only year-round waterfall in the Santa Monica Mountains. The full Solstice Canyon hike is six miles long, though shorter variations can be done. Solstice Canyon is also full of history, including a stone cottage that can be seen from the trail that dates back to 1865. The Chumash tribe also lived on this land in the past.

Malibu Wine Safaris

Malibu Wine Safaris combines a ranch adventure with wine tastings and a meal, too, if you'd like to create a unique day experience in the Malibu hills. This family-owned company is located on the Saddleback Ranch, a 1,000-acre estate that features a vineyard and an incredible assortment of wild animals, many of them veterans of Hollywood movies and television shows. They offer various safari trips to see the critters, which include zebras, camels, alpacas, bison, and even a giraffe named Stanley. Every tour includes tastings of six wines or four flavors of mimosas, as well as tours of the ranch and an animal encounter. Starting at $65 for a 90-minute tour and extending to a $180, 120-minute excursion that includes a visit to the ancient Chumash cave paintings on the ranch and a catered lunch, the Malibu Wine Safaris all happen in open-air vehicles that allow everyone a terrific view along the way.

The Getty Villa

The Getty Villa is an incredible architectural masterpiece, the repository for the J. Paul Getty Foundation's extensive Greek and Roman antiquities collection, as well as ancient art from other cultures ranging from the Stone Age to the fall of the Roman Empire. Located just up the hill from Pacific Coast Highway on the way to Malibu from the south, it's the perfect place to begin a day of sightseeing up the coastline. The villa's four gardens are beautiful, the buildings are marvels of Italian marble, a faithful recreation of the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, Italy, a first century A.D. Roman country house. Admission is free, as are the various tours offered each day, both of the artistic treasures and of the special gardens.

Westward Beach

Much quieter than Zuma Beach, Malibu's Westward Beach is a three-mile-long sandy stretch of beach below the west side of Point Dume, with fine blond sand and clear blue waters. Sea cliffs sticking out into the ocean shadow the beach below, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, surfing and fishing. There are showers, restrooms and picnic tables, as well as the popular restaurant The Sunset.

Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum

Adamson House is a Spanish Colonial Revival-style house with spectacular views of Surfrider Beach and lush landscaped grounds, built in 1929 for the affluent Rindge family. The house is covered with beautiful tiles in rich blues, greens, yellows and oranges created in the renowned Malibu Potteries, and is located on the beach and surrounded by a high chain-link fence for privacy. The Malibu Lagoon Museum is located next to the Adamson House and contains a rich collection of artifacts, photographs and rare documents telling the story of the colorful Malibu history. The museum covers the periods from the era of early Chumash Indians to the times of Spanish California

Circle X Ranch

Located about 50 miles away from downtown Los Angeles, Circle X Ranch is a popular hiking destination for locals and visitors alike. The ranch used to serve as a Boy Scout camp, but it is now open to the public. Its main attraction is Sandstone Peak; the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains. On clear days hikers can spot Anacapa Island, the Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Island, and Mount Baldy. Trails running through the ranch also provide hikers with the chance to see the unique plant and wildlife that inhabit the coastal area. There are spots within Circle X Ranch for camping and picnics, as well.

Malibu Pier

Malibu Pier is a 780 foot long fishing pier located next to Malibu's Surfrider Beach, the center of surf culture in California, a cheerful, festive heart of Malibu oceanside. The beach is famous for its natural three-point break that creates waves of up to 300 yards. The pier is a favorite spot for watching surfers ride the waves, cheering them on and fearing for them when they fall. The Malibu Pier is dotted with the brackets for fishing rods and reels and there is always someone patiently waiting for a fish to bite. The pier is also a pleasant place for a stroll, especially just before the sunset. There are several restaurants on the pier, offering fish and seafood, wine, cocktails and great views.