Malibu

Western Malibu:  Malibu West is ideal for families with young children. It has lots of flat streets with families and kids playing outside. Homes here tend to average around $2 to $3 million for over 3,000 square feet. The small neighborhood is lined with trees and has ‘70’s styles homes, which many have been updated. Zuma beach is the best beach to visit for a family outing. Known for its two-mile stretch of sand, Zuma Beach is the best beach to visit for surf, beach volleyball, picnic tables, and food stands.

Central Malibu: Malibu has many natural wonders to explore. From hiking the Point Dume Nature Preserve with the wide-open trail and ocean views at every turn to relaxing at Westward Beach or experiencing the full-service beach club at Paradise Cove Beach Café. Point Dume is mostly a residential area filled with families.

Eastern Malibu: If you’re looking for the most fun-in-the-sun activities, Eastern Malibu is the place to go. East Malibu has a rustic village feel mixed with flashy hideaway.  Explore the trendy stores and restaurants that are popular amongst locals, tourists, and even celebrities. For a less crowded beach day, find one of two coastal access gates amongst the expensive houses along PCH and set up on the sand amongst the residents of the so-called Billionaire’s Beach. Up the road is Malibu Colony, one of the richest –and very private – neighborhoods in Malibu and Pepperdine University, which extends inland slightly into Malibu Canyon. For visitors, the best place to head in the area is Malibu Bluffs Park opposite Pepperdine, an ideal spot for picnicking and playing against a vast Pacific Ocean backdrop.

Malibu Colony: If you want to live in the lap of luxury, look no further than this gated community just north of Malibu Lagoon State Beach. The houses here are mostly on Malibu Colony Road and offer direct ocean views from stunning terraces along the back of the house. Price tags start at $10 million and go up from there. If you’re looking for a place to call home in one of the most prestigious zip codes in California, then look no further than this well-guarded community.

Broad Beach: The Broad Beach neighborhood is a mile-and-a-half stretch of homes with a distinct Cape Cod vibe and a beautiful ocean view. Broad Beach is the place to be if you’re looking for a bit of eastern seaboard charm in your west coast home. Located just past Zuma Beach on the north end of Malibu, Broad Beach is a small community of homes with a distinct Cape Cod vibe. Houses here are hot commodities, with prices ranging from $2 million to $100 million dollars—and sometimes more!

Point Dume: From the moment you step foot in Point Dume, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world. The homes here are built on a bluff, giving residents easy access to stunning views of the ocean. A wide array of sizes and styles are available, from luxury estates with incredible amenities to condominiums and manufactured homes that maintain proximity to the ocean at a much lower cost. At many places, Point Dume offers views of the Channel Islands, Catalina, the Queen’s Necklace, and Palos Verdes. Prices have gone up to prove it—from around $1.3 million upwards towards $30 million on the high end—though you can still sometimes find that rare steal under $1 million.

Malibu Park: The Malibu Park neighborhood is a paradise for equestrians, with access to hiking trails and horse trails. It’s also a quick commute down to Zuma Beach, making it an easy place to live with your family. This neighborhood is full of lush landscaping and large lots, with empty lots selling for over $1 million and houses going over $10 million.

Trancas Canyon: If you love being close to nature but also want to be able to stroll down a street lined with palm trees and mansions, then Trancas Canyon may be for you. This is a quiet and friendly neighborhood that values its privacy, and many of the homes here are legally zoned to be spaced out acres apart meaning there’s plenty of space for you to breathe. Trancas Canyon is a quiet and friendly neighborhood that values its privacy. This small community boasts some of the most luxurious estate homes in the area, with out-of-this-world panoramic views across Malibu and the coastline. Homes here start just over $1 million for around 2,000 square feet and go upwards of $25 million or more.

Malibu West: The Malibu West neighborhood is the perfect place for a young family to raise their children. Homes here tend to average around $2 to $3 million for over 3,000 square feet, but the neighborhood boasts tree-lined streets and cute ‘70s-style track homes that have been updated. With homes starting around $2 million, it’s easy to find a place that fits your budget. But what makes this neighborhood stand out are its tree-lined streets and cute ‘70s-style track homes, many of which have been updated. This small neighborhood boasts flat streets with families and kids playing outside, which is exactly what you want when you have young children. Malibu West is a nice family community. There’s lots of flat streets with families and kids playing outside. This small neighborhood boasts tree-lined streets and cute ‘70s-style track homes, many of which have been updated with new kitchens, baths and flooring.

Big Rock: The neighborhood is known for its properties in the canyon up Big Rock Drive, which sit atop the Santa Monica Mountains and offer some of the most spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Homes here start around $3 million, The neighborhood is located on a big rock at the base of Santa Monica Mountains. It’s known for its hillside homes that offer beautiful ocean views.