Pepperdine University California Map

About Pepperdine University, California

Pepperdine University is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,087. The population density is 1988.6 people per km². Pepperdine University is located at 34.0422°N, 118.7091°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90263.

Pepperdine University commands a dramatic sweep of Malibu hillside, a vision of whitewashed structures and terracotta roofs cascading towards the Pacific. It lies 10.5 miles west of Pacific Palisades, CA (from Pacific Palisades, CA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-west of Calabasas. The campus itself is a landscape sculpted by intention, its broad plazas and manicured lawns offering moments of serene repose against the raw grandeur of the Santa Monica Mountains that rise steeply behind it. From its elevated vantage point, the vast, shimmering expanse of the ocean stretches to the horizon, a constant presence that infuses the air with a salty tang and washes the world in a unique, diffused light, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch across the carefully arranged quadrangles and accentuating the deep azure of the sky. The land upon which Pepperdine University now thrives was once part of a vast ranching heritage, its rolling hills bearing the legacy of cattle and cultivation before the vision of higher education took root. The university's founding in the mid-20th century brought a new kind of growth to this coastal stretch, its presence shaping the local economy and drawing a diverse student body to this sun-drenched corner of Los Angeles County. While agriculture has largely receded, the enduring spirit of innovation and aspiration continues to define Pepperdine University, a beacon of learning that harmonizes with the natural beauty of its iconic seaside setting, a place where the rhythm of academic pursuit meets the timeless pulse of the ocean.

About This Pepperdine University Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pepperdine University, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.0422, -118.7091. 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 Pepperdine University and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Pepperdine University includes the ZIP code (90263), 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 Pepperdine University is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.