Your Guide to Buying a Home in Malibu, CA

Buying a Home in Malibu, California

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Malibu is located in Los Angeles County

Malibu is a closely knit residential community characterized by its carefully preserved rural atmosphere. Malibu's combined incorporated and unincorporated areas covers approximately 45,000 acres, is 27 miles long and one to eight miles wide. Within these boundaries are a variety of climates and terrain including beaches, mesas and canyons that create a unique environment. The population is approximately 27,800.

From the Malibu Civic Center area, travel time to the Santa Monica Airport is about 30 minutes, 45 minutes to Los Angeles International Airport and one hour to downtown Los Angeles...all of course depending upon traffic.

Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach and Leo Carrillo Beach are the most popular beaches in the area. Public access to other beaches along the highway is marked for your convenience, or you can refer to one of the maps on this site. The National Park Service (1-818-597-9192) or the CA Dept. of Parks & Recreation (1-818-880-0350) can provide you with maps and information regarding parks and hiking trails in the Malibu area. You can also order books about Malibu from the Chamber's virtual bookstore.

Goods and services may be obtained from quaint shopping areas located along the highway. A wide variety of overnight accommodations and eating establishments are available throughout Malibu.

Pepperdine University and the HRL Laboratories are located in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There is no major industry in Malibu, so employment opportunities are generally within the small business sector.

Many celebrities and entertainment industry executives live and work in Malibu, Its unique location, encompassing both ocean and mountain environments creates a beautiful place to live and explore. I invite you to learn more about Malibu and see for yourself!

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