Turn into the private community of Malibu Colony and you can feel the lingering glamour of days gone by. Listen to the sound of waves lapping the shore and you can almost hear the clinking of cocktail glasses and soft laughter of glamorous art deco parties from a bygone era. Leave behind the bright lights of Los Angeles and step into the barefoot elegance of Malibu Colony’s gated community.

 

Malibu Colony is the place of Old Hollywood dreams, where Bing Crosby and Barbara Stanwyck sipped champagne with Jack Warner. The property comprising Malibu Colony was once the private beach of May Rindge, affectionately known as the Queen of Malibu. In 1929, May began inviting wealthy celebrities to build beach cottages on her land, and soon the Hollywood elite, including Clara Bow and Gloria Swanson, were claiming the place as their quiet little colony. Today, many of these original homes have been meticulously restored. It is one of the most famous miles in the world and most prestigious places to live in Malibu. Jane Fonda threw an infamous all-night party here where The Byrds closed the festivities down at dawn on her deck. It is where Cat Stevens had his Muslim moment, and where Robert Redford saw a bundled up Mary Tyler Moore strolling the beach and decided right then to cast her in Ordinary People.Gloria Swanson allegedly entertained Joseph Kennedy at her secret hideaway, while former best friends and next- door neighbors Larry Hagman and Burgess Meredith fought a vicious and costly legal battle over a few feet of obstructed ocean view. Directly across PCH is the Malibu Country Mart which offers residents a chic collection of upscale boutiques and bistros. Enjoy the fresh flavors of Mediterranean fare at the Greek-inspired Taverna Tony, or enjoy the outdoor patio at Tra di Noi. Lucky's Malibu delights the palate with classic steakhouse cuisine. The shops here are equally tantalizing, offering coastal chic and a California flair. Treat yourself to something beautiful at Obsessed Jewelry or find that perfect piece for your home at the globally inspired Noble Souls. Nearby Malibu Lagoon is a lush oasis of coastal beauty, ideal for tranquil evening beach walks or surfing at dawn. This breathtaking beach is known as one of the first areas in the country where modern surf culture blossomed and today you’ll find early morning surfers coasting the Pacific’s white-capped waves.