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MALIBU

Malibu homes, coastal settings, and a property-by-property way to think about the coast.

Malibu stretches across beaches, canyons, bluffs, and small commercial pockets. A useful search begins with the exact setting you want, because access, topography, views, and daily logistics vary dramatically along the coast.

Daily life

What it's like to live in Malibu

Outdoor life is central, from public beach access to trailheads and canyon roads. Each area offers a different relationship to the water and mountains, and the right property strategy should begin with those specifics.

Interesting Facts

Blessed with humbling mountain landscapes, magnificent beaches, and a blissful climate, Malibu Beach is a famous and unique city that lures socialites and even celebrities to leave foreign lands and settle on its heavenly and graceful terrain permanently. 

Malibu has a population of 12,853. Most residents are White; only 2% of the total population is Black, while 5% identify as multiracial, and 3.7% are Asian. While English is the most common language here, about 3% of people in Malibu speak Spanish.

In Malibu, the median household income is $116,904, and the top industries are Professional, Tech and Scientific Services, Healthcare, and Information Services.

Community Favorites

Adamson House Museum

Built in 1929, the Adamson House Museum is an exquisite and striking, tile-rich Spanish Colonial Revival beach house. The estate has a unique and eccentric but irrefutably beautiful interior. The estate and residence are on the coast, within the famous Malibu Lagoon State Beach Park. Adamson House Museum has also been dubbed the Taj Mahal of Tile because of its extensive and clean use of decorative ceramic tiles.

The Getty Villa

Based in Southern California, the Getty Villa is a museum that showcases ancient Greek and Roman art. The broad collection has about 44,000 Roman, Greek, and Etruscan antiquities and pieces dating from 6,500 BC to about 400 AD, including the Victorious Youth and the Lansdowne Heracles. The historic museum is located in a replica first-century Italian villa, and the grounds boast lush gardens, peristyles, and courtyards.

Point Dume State Beach

A princely state beach with white sand and rocky coves, Point Dume State Beach in Malibu is an ideal place to relish sunrise and sunset. The rocky cove protects sand dunes and a beautiful beach that are hidden away from the public and exudes incredible tranquility. This Malibu beach is perfect for fishing, diving, swimming, tidepools, and whale watching from January to February.

Malibu Country Mart

Founded in 1975, the Malibu Country Mart is nestled between the glistening sea and majestic mountains. The expansive mart spans six acres and offers a wide range of high-end dining, shopping, and play options. Whether you are looking for fancy dinners, couture fashion, or pampering, this fantastic shopping avenue has turned into one of the city's top tourist attractions.

Malibu Lagoon Museum

The Malibu Lagoon Museum is home to many beautiful artifacts, sculptures, and pieces that will take you through the rich and vibrant history of California. The historic anecdotes on the California Ranchos and Chumash tribe will help you explore and learn more about this region.

Zuma Beach

Located in Zuma County Beach Park, Zuma is one of the area's most popular surfing destinations. One of the biggest beaches in LA County, California, Zuma is well-known for its excellent surf and long, white sand. With plenty of lifeguard towers and gentle waves, it is perfect for families or first-time surfers looking for a safe and pleasant spot to enjoy the ocean.

Malibu Pier

If you are an avid angler, you cannot go wrong with Malibu Pier, near the famous Surfrider Beach. Vibrant and cheerful, the pier provides a great spot for people to stand or sit and watch the surfers at their craft.

Local intelligence

What Pardee watches in Malibu

Value in Malibu is shaped by more than bed and bath count. We look at the home’s exact setting, condition, lot and outdoor usability, active competition, recent sales, likely buyer, and the small location differences that can change how a property performs. A useful buying or selling strategy begins with that context, not a broad neighborhood average alone.

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Recent comparable sales

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Street-by-street value differences

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Condition and renovation scope

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Lot, privacy, and outdoor usability

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Buyer demand and listing timing

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Private and coming-soon opportunities

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Homes for sale in Malibu

Browse current homes for sale in Malibu. When Pardee listings are available, they appear first; otherwise, this section shows active listings in the area through the MLS feed.

Buying & selling here

What to know before you make a move in Malibu.

For buyers

Buying in Malibu

For buyers, the goal is to compare the features that matter in Malibu: exact setting, property condition, access, and the tradeoffs that distinguish one opportunity from another.

For sellers

Selling in Malibu

For sellers, the strongest plan starts with a clear reading of the property’s individual story, then aligns preparation, pricing, photography, launch timing, and outreach to the right audience.

Locations are approximate and shown for orientation only.

Location

Where Malibu sits in relation to the places people move between most.

Good to know

Malibu schools

School assignment and program information can change and may depend on a specific address. We can help buyers find current official resources and identify the questions to ask while evaluating a home.

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Malibu questions, answered

What is it like to live in Malibu?

Malibu offers a range of coastal and canyon settings rather than one uniform lifestyle. The best match depends on the exact property’s access, terrain, relationship to the ocean, and daily needs.

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