Malibu California Map

About Malibu, California

Malibu is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 10,421. The population density is 204.6 people per km². Malibu is located at 34.0050°N, 118.8101°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90265.

Malibu unfurls along a seventeen-mile stretch of California coastline, a luminous ribbon where the Santa Monica Mountains plunge dramatically into the Pacific. It lies 11.5 miles south of Thousand Oaks, CA (from Thousand Oaks, CA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-south-west of Agoura Hills. The land here is sculpted by wind and sea, its chaparral-covered slopes a vibrant green after winter rains, fading to a sun-baked ochre in the dry summer months. Above, hawks trace lazy circles in the vast, cerulean sky, their keen eyes surveying the rugged terrain. Down below, the relentless cadence of the surf shapes the shoreline, smoothing pebbles into the sand and whispering secrets of the deep. The air carries the briny tang of the ocean, mingled with the dry, sweet scent of sage and wild lilac, a perfume unique to this sun-drenched edge of the continent. This is a place where a rich history of Chumash habitation predates the arrival of Spanish explorers, a heritage whispered in the wind that sweeps through the canyons. Later, it became a land of ranches and agricultural experiment, though its true allure soon revealed itself to be its breathtaking natural beauty. Today, Malibu thrives as a unique enclave, its economy tied to the allure of its world-renowned beaches and the exclusive lifestyle it offers. Actors, musicians, and artists find inspiration in its dramatic vistas and the quiet hum of creativity that permeates the air. The iconic Pacific Coast Highway, a serpentine artery, connects the scattered enclaves, each with its own personality, from the surf-washed sands of Surfrider Beach to the secluded coves favored by those seeking solitude.

About This Malibu Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Malibu, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.005008, -118.810089. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Malibu and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Malibu includes the ZIP code (90265), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Malibu is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.