Malibu

World-renowned destination on California’s Pacific coast.

View Homes for Sale

Malibu Real Estate

World-renowned destination on California’s Pacific coast

Malibu is a world-renowned destination for epic surfing and sweeping ocean views. The Pacific Coast Highway runs for the entire length of Malibu, with views of the Pacific Ocean all along it. This iconic city is framed by beaches to the south and the Santa Monica Mountains to the north. Stretching across more than 156,000 acres, the natural reserve of the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area is the largest urban national park in the United States. Malibu is a glittering seaside community with so much to offer.

The private, gated, beachfront community of Malibu Colony offers some of California’s most spectacular real estate. Famed for its celebrity residents, this exclusive enclave features stunning homes in an unbeatable location fronting Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Other Malibu neighborhoods offer eclectic housing options ranging from luxury beachfront residences, ocean-view condos, and coastal cottages to secluded homes in the surrounding hills and canyons.

What to Love

  • Epic surfing and sweeping ocean views
  • Home to 33 beaches on the Pacific coast
  • Malibu Colony luxury homes
  • Malibu Country Mart shopping and dining

People & Lifestyle

Malibu is located 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles. With a gorgeous 21-mile stretch of coastline, this glorious beach town has long attracted a glittering list of Hollywood’s biggest names. Development of the exclusive Malibu Colony community began in the 1920s, and it has since been the site of many legendary Hollywood tales.

Jane Fonda threw a famous, all-night  Malibu party with a live performance from the Byrds in the 1960s. Mary Tyler Moore got her big break after Robert Redford saw her strolling along the beach. More recent A-list names to have owned homes in Malibu Colony include everyone from Tom Hanks to Bill Murray. Wealthy tech and business figures are also counted among this exclusive community’s prestigious residents. While Malibu Colony is the city’s most famous address, most homes in Malibu are located within a mile of the scenic Pacific Coast Highway and the city’s gorgeous beaches.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Malibu Country Mart is an upscale shopping and dining destination featuring dozens of stores, restaurants, and fitness studios. Here, you can dine on authentic Italian cuisine at Tra di Noi, fresh organic health foods at John’s Garden, and delicious comfort eats and scrumptious baked goods at Malibu Kitchen & Gourmet. Malibu Country Mart’s eclectic retailers include stylish, vintage motorcycle shrine Heroes Motors and fashion boutiques such as Sunroom and John Varvatos.

Many more restaurants can be found dotted along the oceanfront on the Pacific Coast Highway. Nobu is a vibrant sushi bar and cocktail lounge situated directly on the beach. This stylish spot from Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa serves a range of Japanese delicacies alongside Californian coastal fare. Little Beach House Malibu is a new Soho House members’ club offering a private beachfront space featuring a terrace, sitting room, and bar decorated with contemporary art.

Things to Do

There are no less than 33 beaches along Malibu’s picturesque Pacific coastline. Ranging from secluded coves to expansive sandy stretches, this incredible collection of beaches is a big part of what makes Malibu such an enduringly attractive destination. With stunning sunsets and ideal swimming conditions, El Matador State Beach is the most visited of Malibu’s beaches. Malibu Lagoon State Beach is another popular choice for beachgoers. Flanked by Malibu Pier, this beach played a pivotal role in the birth of Californian surfing culture. The immense 156,671-acre Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area offers ample outdoor recreation. The Backbone Trail traverses much of the recreation area’s spectacular scenery on its epic 67-mile route from east to west through the Santa Monica Mountains.

Schools

Malibu is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified school district.

  • Malibu Elementary School, Public, K-5.
  • Webster Elementary School, Public, K-5.
  • Malibu Middle School, Public, 6-8.
  • Malibu High School, Public, 9-12.
  • Pepperdine University, Private, Christian, Higher Education.

Overview for Malibu, CA

11,458 people live in Malibu, where the median age is 52 and the average individual income is $122,433. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,458

Total Population

52 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$122,433

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Malibu, CA

Malibu has 4,657 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Malibu do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,458 people call Malibu home. The population density is 1,045.978 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,458

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

52

Median Age

49.21 / 50.79%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,657

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$122,433

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Malibu, CA

All ()
Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Malibu. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Search Homes

Properties Map

For Sale
Sold
Pending
Under Contract
Active Under Contract
Inactive
Unknown
Coming Soon
Pocket Listing

Work With Us

With over 20 years in Real Estate, Timothy Di Prizito has become a recognized top-producer brand in the industry. Now with the launch of his new DPG team and the support of AKG | Christie's, the plan is simple: to be the new, cutting-edge, one-stop force in luxury real estate worldwide.

Follow Us On Instagram