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Malibu (/ ˈmælɪbuː / MAL-ih-boo) is a beach city in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, [11] about 30 miles (48 km) west of Downtown Los Angeles.
Oct 3, 2024 · Malibu, city and beach community in Los Angeles county, southern California, U.S. With 21 miles (34 km) of coastline, Malibu lies along the Pacific Coast Highway just west-northwest of Santa Monica. The region, originally inhabited by Chumash Indians, was visited in 1542 by the Spanish explorer.
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Oct 11, 2024 · Utilizing resources from both the land and the sea, we called ourselves “the first people,” and pointed to the Pacific Ocean as our first home. These early Chumash ancestors were hunters, gatherers, and fishermen who lived in large, dome-shaped homes that were made of willow branches.
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This story tells the saga of scenic and historic Malibu with its 23 miles of beautiful coastline, rugged mountains, wooded canyons, and sheltered coves. Here you will find an exciting portion of California history from the time of Malibu's first residents, the Chumash Indians, to the present day.
Malibu (/ ˈmælɪbuː / MAL-ih-boo) is a beach city in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, [11] about 30 miles (48km) west of Downtown Los Angeles.
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The Malibu Historic District is a 160-acre (65 ha) area that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Los Angeles County, California on January 29, 2018. The approximate area of the district is along the Pacific Coast Highway from east of the Malibu Pier to the Malibu Colony privacy fence.
