Explore private, unrivaled coastal living in Malibu
Regarded near and far as an iconic beach town by the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu offers unparalleled beachfront living 30 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. Located along the Pacific Coast and occupying 21 miles of pristine beach shores, Malibu is home to many celebrities and affluent figures, offering luxurious beach living, breathtaking beach houses, and a laidback setting with various art and community events and top-performing schools. Residents often socialize at one of the area’s private beaches, racquet or country clubs or a neighbor’s alfresco gathering. Additional entertainment and recreation include nature outings, visiting local art galleries, and dining at the neighborhood’s beachfront restaurants. “Malibu is one of the top 10 zip codes in the country. The only way to get here is by the California State Route 1 highway, which is always congested. Malibu attracts many celebrities and billionaires precisely because nobody can bother them here. It’s just the beach, the mountains, 10,000 square-foot custom mansions with private beach access, and most importantly, lots of privacy,” says Tony Zeng, real estate developer and broker at Metro Real Estate Group with over 20 years of experience. “It’s like a luxurious hideaway; privacy matters, and that’s why the price keeps increasing.”
Oceanfront Malibu palazzos featured in architectural magazines
Reflecting the true character of Malibu’s premier personality, most architecturally significant beachfront estates in Malibu are custom-designed by famed architects and design firms. “Here, you can get up to 5 or 10 acres and custom build a 10,000 or 20,000-square-foot house right by the waters or up in the mountains. This is the best place for waterfront living, and the architecture here is so astounding that you won’t find anything else close to comparison,” Zeng says. Ranging in the multi-millions, these architectural masterpieces are built in the mountains with panoramic ocean views private beaches, and gated entryways. Modern constructs feature floor-to-ceiling glass panels that open to sandy shores and the ocean horizon, complemented by wooden floors and white or concrete exteriors that highlight linear forms. Greek Revival and Mediterranean Revival palazzos grace the sight with eloquent Italian marble staircases, Italianate balustrades, skylight windows, and Moroccan roof tiles. Slightly smaller duplexes and single-family homes start at $2 million and go up to $7 million. These homes are usually around 2,000 square feet and have ocean views, backyard pools, and lots up to 1 acre. The base point for a 1,000-square-foot condominium or a co-owned unit is around $700,000, and $1 million for a townhouse or a manufactured home.
