Malibu Pier House

A 1940s Waterfront Original Updated in Malibu

With its handcrafted interiors of vintage and bespoke modern furnishings, an outdoor activity list with dozens of options, culinary highlights like curated beach picnics and food delivery service, plus complimentary access to the exclusive wellness treatments at Cure Malibu, this two story waterfront cottage for eight on the Pacific offers loads of modern conveniences, with a touch of nostalgia.

One of the few remaining classic beach cottages along Malibu’s 21-mile coast, the house has white wood and bead board finishes, umbrella-dotted sun decks, and sun-bleached coastal cottage décor. Its location is pure California Dreamin’, built above the sand on Surfrider Beach, put on the map after starring in the 1959 film Gidget and 1965 film Beach Blanket Bingo! It's also steps from Malibu Pier, home to the popular Malibu Farm restaurant.

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom (showers) cottage has direct access to the beach and more outdoor deck space than indoor square footage, including two private bedroom decks. The primary bedroom upstairs is set with a king bed, the 2nd bedroom upstairs has two queen beds and there's a queen bed in the 3rd bedroom downstairs.

The beach is literally steps from the main deck lounge area and dining zone, and you can drop your board in the rack and rinse the sand off in the cottage's outdoor shower.

Additional features

Equipped with an outdoor dining and grill area and stocked with SUPs, surfboards, beach towels, chairs and umbrellas, the cottage offers a concierge service to arrange restaurant reservations, private chef services, and “room service” (home food delivery). Excursions are also available by appointment, including surfing instruction/guides, hiking and nature trails, bike and canoe rentals, horseback riding and stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and sailing excursions. In addition, the house comes with complimentary access to Cure Malibu’s spa, gym, and full wellness treatment menu. Bath products are from Goop and Nécessaire.

Around

Set on Malibu Pier above the iconic Surfrider Beach, this crisp coastal cottage overlooks the surfing hotspot, its stilts in the sand. One of Malibu’s smaller beaches, Surfrider stretches for about a mile, with its photogenic wooden pier next door. The pier is a great place for dropping a fishing line or dining.

West of the beach, Malibu Lagoon stretches with aquatic wildlife and walkways, and mountains rise behind the beach above the Pacific Coast Highway. Notable restaurants nearby include Malibu Farm, right on the iconic pier, and the celebrated Nobu, walking distance from the house. Malibu Country Mart, with its selection of upscale stores and restaurants is also within easy walking distance.

Location

Surfrider Beach, Malibu, California. Nearest airport: LAX (18 miles)

Best time to visit

Year round

Photography: Trevor Tondro