Malibu is a coastal city in Los Angeles County extending along approximately 27 miles of Pacific coastline between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The city includes beaches, coastal bluffs, mountain terrain, residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, parks, and protected open space. Pacific Coast Highway runs through Malibu, connecting the city’s neighborhoods and providing access to nearby coastal communities. Outdoor destinations include Zuma Beach, Point Dume State Beach, Malibu Lagoon State Beach, and trails throughout the Santa Monica Mountains. Malibu also includes restaurants, galleries, shops, cultural sites, and Pepperdine University. Residential properties range from custom single-family homes and cottages to condominiums and townhomes, with architecture, lot sizes, and settings varying throughout the city. The surrounding mountains provide hiking, cycling, and scenic routes, while the Pacific coastline offers opportunities for surfing, swimming, kayaking, and other water-based activities. U.S. 101 is accessible via Malibu Canyon Road and other routes connecting the city with the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles.