Located just west of Zuma Beach on the landside of Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu West is one of Malibu’s hidden gems. This peaceful, quiet neighborhood offers a quintessential Malibu lifestyle, providing solace from the busier beaches and trafficked roads while remaining in a premium location.
Originally created to offer more affordable housing, Malibu West is primarily comprised of single-level ranch and mid-century homes, many designed by architects Nisan Matlin and Eugene Dvoretzky. While several homes have been remodeled, the neighborhood has retained its classic charm, making it a desirable, family-oriented community. By Malibu standards, it remains on the more affordable end of the spectrum, particularly given its proximity to local amenities and deeded rights to the Malibu West Beach Club and tennis courts.
The neighborhood’s layout encourages a walkable lifestyle. Residents can easily reach the Trancas Country Market, Vintage Grocers, Starbucks, and Kristy’s Village Cafe. Families enjoy nearby parks, including the top of Trancas Canyon Road, which offers a playground, dog park, and expansive lawn for games and recreation. Lower-lying homes may lack the sweeping ocean views Malibu is known for, but upper properties along Trancas Canyon Road enjoy panoramic vistas of Zuma Beach, Point Dume, and the coastline beyond.
• Homes and Lots: Single-level ranch and mid-century homes, condominiums with beach rights, and ocean-view properties above Trancas Canyon.
• Dining: Trancas Country Market, Vintage Grocers, Starbucks, Kristy’s Village Cafe
• Recreation: Malibu West Beach Club, tennis courts, Zuma and Broad Beach, local parks, and playgrounds.
• Lifestyle: Quiet, family-oriented neighborhood with walkable streets and a strong sense of community.
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Malibu West offers a quintessential Malibu experience: a serene, family-friendly neighborhood with classic homes, walkable streets, and private beach access, all while staying conveniently close to Malibu’s best amenities.
