Malibu Colony and Civic Center, Malibu, CA
Malibu Colony and Civic Center at a Glance
Malibu Colony and Civic Center is ranked #7 of 7 neighborhoods in Malibu with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.2/5) and nearby merchants (4.1/5). It ranks 4th of 7 in Malibu for schools. The trade-off is safety (2.0/5).
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Malibu Colony and Civic Center is the closest thing Malibu has to a town center, pairing a famous gated beach enclave with the shopping, parks and city buildings around Cross Creek Road. Homes run from beach houses packed tightly along the Colony shoreline to hillside houses above the Civic Center in Malibu Knolls. Along Malibu Road, homes on the ocean side sit on narrow beach lots, while the land side has larger parcels. Outdoors, Malibu Lagoon State Beach and Surfrider Beach draw surfers to the long right-hand break at First Point, and the lagoon trails are a quiet walk among shorebirds. Legacy Park, next to the Malibu Library, has walking paths and hosts the Sunday farmers market. Alfred Coffee in the Malibu Country Mart is a regular stop, and Tra Di Noi, also at the Mart, is known for big gnocchi in veal ragu. Taverna Tony serves grilled octopus and whole branzino, often with live music, and Broad Street Oyster Company on PCH is known for clam chowder and a butter-soaked lobster roll. The tradeoff is traffic and crowds. Cross Creek Road and PCH back up on summer weekends, and parking at the Mart and the beach fills fast. Malibu Colony and Civic Center also sits right where Malibu Canyon Road meets the coast, so it absorbs a lot of commuter traffic. Weekends here often mean running into neighbors at the farmers market, then walking over to watch surfers at First Point.
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Malibu Colony and Civic Center Amenities
Near good merchants4.1
Public Spaces4.2
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 4.1
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Schools Serving Malibu Colony and Civic Center
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Malibu Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Malibu High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Malibu Colony and Civic Center a good place to live?
Malibu Colony and Civic Center ranks 7th of 7 neighborhoods in Malibu with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.2/5) and nearby merchants (4.1/5). The trade-off is safety (2.0/5).
Is Malibu Colony and Civic Center safe?
Malibu Colony and Civic Center, Malibu scores 2.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 7 neighborhoods in Malibu.
Which schools serve Malibu Colony and Civic Center?
Schools serving Malibu Colony and Civic Center, Malibu include Webster Elementary (4.3/5), Malibu Middle (4.0/5) and Malibu High (4.1/5).
What is the weather like in Malibu Colony and Civic Center?
Malibu Colony and Civic Center, Malibu receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 7 in Malibu. Summer days run 61° to 73°F and winter days 50° to 64°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Malibu Colony and Civic Center walkable to shops and restaurants?
Malibu Colony and Civic Center, Malibu scores 4.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.1 out of 5, 1st of 7 in Malibu.
What is Malibu Colony and Civic Center known for?
Malibu Colony and Civic Center, Malibu is associated with Malibu Country Mart, Surfrider Beach and Legacy Park. Its highest-scoring factors are public spaces (4.2/5) and nearby merchants (4.1/5).
How does Malibu Colony and Civic Center compare to other Malibu neighborhoods?
Malibu Colony and Civic Center ranks 7th of 7 neighborhoods in Malibu. It ranks 4th of 7 in Malibu for schools (4.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Malibu are Point Dume and Zuma and Malibu Park.
What are the downsides of living in Malibu Colony and Civic Center?
Malibu Colony and Civic Center, Malibu scores lowest on safety (2.0/5).
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