Malibu Coast
Malibu Coast is the legendary stretch of southern California shoreline known for surfing, dramatic cliffs, and as a filming location for countless movies and TV shows.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Southern California |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| District | Malibu |
| City | Malibu |
| Neighborhood | Malibu Coast |
| Postal Code | 90265 |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 34.0259 |
| Longitude | -118.7798 |
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6:15 PM LOCAL TIMEMalibu Coast is the approximately 33-square-mile (85 km²) stretch of California shoreline from Pt. Dume to the Trancas Canyon area near Malibu and ___. Famous for **long, breaking waves** suitable for both beginner and expert surfers — notably at Surfrider Beach — it is also lined with **dramatic sandstone headlands**, hidden coves, and upscale oceanfront resorts and residential neighborhoods. Key surf spots, beaches, and landmarks include Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach, and Point Mugu State Park along the coast; inland are canyon routes and trails such as those around Malibu Creek State Park and access points to the Santa Monica Mountains. While long associated with **film and television production** — and home to many celebrity residences — the coast also offers extensive public accesses, year-round outdoor recreation, and ecological parks that protect its *kelp forests*, *seagrass beds*, and *migratory seabirds*. Visitors come to surf, sunbathe, hike canyon trails, and experience a distinctive blend of natural beauty and cultural cachet that defines the Malibu__ region.
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