Malibu, California

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Malibu, California
City
Aerial view of Downtown Malibu and surrounding neighborhoods
Aerial view of Downtown Malibu and surrounding neighborhoods
Flag of Malibu, California
Flag
Official seal of Malibu, California
Seal
Nickname: 
The 'Bu[1][2][3]
Location of Malibu in Los Angeles County, California
Location of Malibu in Los Angeles County, California
Malibu is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Malibu
Malibu
Malibu is located in California
Malibu
Malibu
Location in California
Malibu is located in the United States
Malibu
Malibu
Location in the United States
Malibu is located in North America
Malibu
Malibu
Location in North America
Coordinates: 34°02′06″N 118°41′42″W / 34.03500°N 118.69500°W / 34.03500; -118.69500
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
Incorporated (city)March 28, 1991 (1991-03-28)[4]
Named forChumash: Humaliwo, "The Surf Sounds Loudly"[5][undue weight? – discuss]
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorBruce Silverstein[6]
 • Mayor pro temSteve Uhring[6]
 • City councilPaul Grisanti[6]
Marianne Riggins[6]
Doug Stewart[6]
Area
[7]
 • Total19.90 sq mi (51.54 km2)
 • Land19.86 sq mi (51.45 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)  0.22%
Elevation
[8]
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020)[9]
 • Total10,654
 • Density540/sq mi (210/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
90263–90265[10]
Area code(s)310/424
FIPS code06-45246
GNIS feature IDs1668257, 2410913
Websitewww.malibucity.org

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. It is known for its Mediterranean climate, its strip of beaches stretching 21 miles (34 km) along the Pacific Ocean coast, and for its longtime status as the home of numerous affluent Hollywood celebrities and executives. Although a high proportion of its residents are entertainment industry figures with multi-million dollar mansions, Malibu also features several middle- and upper-middle-class neighborhoods.[12] The Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1) traverses the city and has led most residents to settle anywhere from half a mile (0.8 km) to within a few hundred yards of it, with some residents living up to one mile (1.6 km) away from the beach in areas featuring narrow canyons. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 10,654.

Nicknamed "The 'Bu" by surfers and locals,[1][2][3] Malibu is noted for its beaches. The many parks within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area lie along the ridges above the city.

The city is bounded by the Santa Monica Mountains to the north, Topanga to the east, Solromar to the west, and the ocean to the south. Signs around the city boast of its "21 miles of scenic beauty" in reference to the incorporated city limits. In 2017, the signs were updated from the historical 27-mile (43 km) length of the Malibu coast spanning from Tuna Canyon on the southeast to Point Mugu in Ventura County on the northwest.[13] The Malibu ZIP code includes residents of the unincorporated canyon areas as it was assigned before the city incorporated. The city also has the closest commercial centers.

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  6. ^ a b c d e "Staff Directory: Malibu, CA" https://www.malibucity.org/Directory.aspx?did=4 Archived September 8, 2024, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 16, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "Malibu". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
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  10. ^ "USPS – ZIP Code Lookup – Find a ZIP+ 4 Code By City Results". Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2007.
  11. ^ "Santa Monica Mountains". Mapping L.A. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  12. ^ MADDAUS, GENE (November 20, 2018). "How a Tight-Knit Malibu Community Banded Together in the Face of Wildfires". Variety. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  13. ^ Sawicki, Emily (May 3, 2017). "City Unveils '21 Miles of Scenic Beauty' Signs". Malibu Times. Archived from the original on May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017.