 Malibu, California
Malibu, California
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Malibu (map) is a famous beach-front community in western Los Angeles County, California. Malibu covers an area of 19.828 sq mi (51.354 sq km) on a 21-mile (34-km) stretch of the Pacific coastline. It is home to some 12,650 people (2011 estimate). The area has attracted many Hollywood celebrities to make their homes on the beach.
The Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1) runs through Malibu, which is roughly bordered by Topanga Canyon to the east, the Santa Monica Mountains to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south, and Ventura County to the west.
Malibu pier
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In addition to being an affluent residential suburb, Malibu has fine beaches for surfing. Among the beaches in Malibu include Dan Blocker Beach, Malibu State Beach, Point Dume State Beach, Surfrider Beach, Topanga State Beach and Zuma Beach.
The landscape of Malibu comprises dry brush and steep clay slopes. The area is susceptible to fires, floods and mudslides, making it not the most ideal for housing.
La Piedra, Malibu, California
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Places in and around Malibu
- Palos Verdes Peninsula
A headland in southwestern Los Angeles County.
- Santa Catalina Island
Rocky isle off the coast of California.
- Santa Monica Bay
A bay of the Pacific Ocean to the south of Malibu.
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