Malibu Event Locations

The word Malibu is derived from a Chumash word meaning "the surf sounds loudly". By the 1500s, Spanish settlers had fallen in love with the majestic beauty of Malibu's beaches, and came there often during their missionary journeys across California. In 1891, Frederick Hastings Rindge came into possession of 13,000 Malibu acres, which he and his wife guarded zealously. Their need for privacy helped maintain the city's natural state while much of the rest of the state was in a frenzy of development and building. In 1929, the famed Pacific Coast Highway was built, and Malibu officially became the hallmark of glamorous California living.

Along Malibu Road, west of PCH, you will find Malibu Colony- one of the first beach front communities in the city to be inhabited. When the Rindge family finally sold some of their massive ranch in the late 1920's, Hollywood movie stars were among the first buyers. Today, many celebrities still call the Colony home, as it is an exclusive, gated community of multi-million dollar mansions. The views from Malibu Colony are some of the most breathtaking in California, encompassing endless stretches of Pacific Coastline, along with the Malibu Bluffs. The homes of Malibu Colony remain some of the most sought after real estate in Malibu.

At the heart of the California surf scene you will find the Malibu Pier, and adjacent Surfrider beach. The pier itself has recently undergone a renovation, bringing back a nostalgic look to its restaurants and quaint shops. Planned expansions also include a Surfrider museum and a Shake Stand. The Malibu Pier is also the perfect starting spot for many of the coastal city's scenic cruising tours, as well as world class deep sea fishing. But perhaps one of the pier's biggest draws is the beach itself. Warm white sand stretches to either side of the historic pier, while surfers from all over the world come to ride Surfrider's 3 point break, offering rides of 300 yards or more.

Malibu Event Locations
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