EXCLUSIVE COASTAL COWBOY BEACHFRONT INVENTORY
If Malibu was a celebrity, it would be the top celebrity of all time. Stories have captured the attention of many across the world, who ultimately had to come and experience this very special beachfront community in person. Yes, most of the stories you have heard are true - Marilyn Monroe spent countless days in Malibu with her toes in the sand. Planet of the Apes, Ironman and many other feature length films and T.V series took place in Malibu. Even Presidents and Royalty have called Malibu home.
We guarantee The Exclusive Coastal Cowboy Collection of short-term rental inventory will not disappoint. One will have access to some of the most premier beachfront properties available at his or her fingertips. The only thing stopping you from living your dreams in the most iconic beachfront town in the world is the touch of the "book now" button.
We invite you to come play in the sand, bask in the sun and create memories that will last a lifetime.
MEET THE COASTAL COWBOY
DRE# 01994705
Julian Alexander is a trusted GUILD and CLHMS-certified Malibu Realtor with more than seven years of experience under his belt. You might recognize him as “Malibu Ken” from the Andy Cohen-hosted reality series Love Connection! Nowadays, Julian is better-known as the “Coastal Cowboy” for the exceptional, white-glove service that he provides to his clients, regularly cultivating personal partnerships that last long after completing the deal.
An adventurous soul with a cowboy mentality (come hell or high water, the job will get done!), Julian appreciates the many natural splendors Malibu has to offer - you can probably catch him running, surfing or cycling around town. His local knowledge stems from years actively spent canvassing neighborhoods, volunteering for beach cleanups, and supporting local businesses.
As the former Marketing and Sales Manager of a local family owned business that sold high-protein baked goods, Julian excels at creating innovative marketing strategies. He has an extensive network of trusted resources he consults for industry data to ensure his clients have the most up-to-date market insights at their fingertips.
As Malibu attracts people from all over the world, old money and new, Julian’s client base is broad and diverse. Every day presents a unique opportunity to engage with intelligent, creative people from all walks of life. Whether you’re buying, selling, or leasing, Julian can offer you the benefit of his in-depth area expertise and hands-on approach to help you accomplish your real estate goals.
AIRBNB SUPERHOST AND VRBO PREMIER HOST STATUS.
We take customer service very seriously. As you can see, we are a qualified Airbnb Superhost AND VRBO Premier Host. The protocol to achieve this status is not taken lightly and is well earned. We maintain the following criteria:
AIRBNB SUPERHOST:
1. Overall Rating - 4.8 and above
2. Response Rate - 90% and above
3. Stays - 10 completed stays or 100+ nights
4. Cancellation Rate - 1% or less
VRBO PREMIER HOST:
1. Acceptance Rate - 90% and above
2. Cancellation Rate - 5% or less
3. Average Review Rating - 4.3 or above
4. Completed Review - 3 or more each quarter
5. Bookings - 5+ bookings or 60+ nights
TOP MALIBU BEACHES
- Topanga State Beach
- Las Tunas State Beach
- Big Rock Beach
- Las Flores Beach
- La Costa Beach
- Carbon Beach
- Surfrider Beach
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach
- Malibu Beach
- Malibu Rd Beaches
- Dan Blocker County (Corral) Beach
- Latigo Beach
- Escondido Beach
- Little Dume Beach
- Big Dume Beach
- Westward Beach
- Point Dume State Beach
- Zuma County Beach
- Trancas (Broad) Beach
- Lechuza Beach
- El Matador State Beach
- La Piedra State Beach
- El Pescador State Beach
- Nicolas Canyon County Beach
- Leo Carillo State Beach
TOP MALIBU HIKES
- Solstice Canyon Loop
- Escondido Falls Trail
- Backbone Trail to Sandstone Peak and Mishe Mokwa Trail Loop
- Mishe Mokwa to Tri-Peaks and Sandstone Peak
- Backbone Trail to Sandstone Peak
- Mishe Mokwa Trail to Split Rock Trail
- Eagle Rock Via East Topanga Fire Road
- Mugu Peak Trail
- TRW Loop Trail
- Sostomo and Deer Valley Loop Trail
FROM HUMILOWO TO MALIBU: THE HISTORY OF MALIBU, CA
Known today for its oceanic views and Hollywood stars, Malibu was once home to a different tribe of people.
Situated 30 miles west of downtown Los Angeles, Malibu stretches 21 miles of Pacific coastline and is known for its Mediterranean climate and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and canyon-etched mountains. Called “Bu'' by locals, today, Malibu is inhabited by many Hollywood celebrities living in multi-million-dollar homes. (You never know when you might run into Jennifer Aniston, Miley Cyrus, or Leonardo DiCaprio!)
Before Malibu was home to Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, however, it was home to the Chumash people for several thousand years. The Chumash tribe occupied 7,000 miles of Californian land from Malibu to Paso Roble and inland to the San Joaquin Valley. Malibu was occupied by the Native American tribe the Humilowo, meaning “the surf sounds loudly.” The name Malibu was later derived from the Humilowo.
The Humilowo community lived in dome-shaped homes made from willow branches, and they hunted, gathered, and fished. In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo settled at the mouth of Malibu Creek, where he sought fresh water. In 1769, Gaspar de Portola led the first Spanish expedition for the California mission system. The Europeans worked to convert the Chumash people to Christianity, but they sadly ended up decimating the population due to their European diseases.
The surviving Chumash people were then scattered along the coastline until 1901 when they were reunited with the establishment of the 127-acre Chumash reservation. Today, the Chumash are revitalizing their tribe through their revenue from their Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez.
In 1802, the Spanish government granted José Bartolomé Tapia the Rancho Topanga Malibu Sequit land, which included 13,000 acres of the Santa Monica Mountains. In 1891, the ranch was passed to Frederick Hastings Rindge and his wife, May Knight Rindge. There, they lived in what is now known as the Adamson House, which is today a Malibu Creek State Park and a California Historical Landmark.
The Rindges hired guards to defend the land against trespassers and even fought in court to prevent the Southern Pacific Railroad from building its tracks through the land. Ultimately, though, the Rindges built their own railroad that ran 15 miles from Las Flores Canyon to Point Dume.
After Frederick’s death, May inherited the ranch and funded the property by creating Malibu Potteries in 1926. The ceramic tile company employed more than 100 workers at its height and produced collectible tiles that are still in Los Angeles business buildings and Beverly Hills homes today. After a fire in 1931 and the subsequent Great Depression, the company closed its doors.
Meanwhile, in 1929, the state won a court case to build the Pacific Coast Highway through the Rindge property. By that point, May Rindge was selling and leasing subdivisions of the land to exclusive Hollywood stars so they could build vacation homes. This first enclave of homes became Malibu Colony, and by the 1930s, permanent residents could own private homes in Malibu.
Today, Malibu Colony offers its gated-community residents stunning views of the Southern California coastline, which is referred to as the “Queen’s Necklace,” and stretches from Point Dume to Santa Monica and Palos Verdes.
