The Latigo Beach Residence
Perks for the Parents
This gorgeous hillside home in central Malibu is a 5-minute drive to the beach and comes with tons of beach, surf and skate equipment, bikes and toys and books for kids aged 6 and up. It sleeps 7. It’s a great family space with a full chef’s kitchen, outdoor dining for 8 and indoor dining for 6. The primary bedroom has vaulted ceilings and sweeping canyon views. The cheerful office works well as a games room or puzzle hub, while the sitting room makes the perfect place to curl up with a book post surf. A downstairs den with walk-out to a lower terrace can easily sleep an additional guest on the oversized down couch but it also makes a great spot to sink in for family movie night. You won’t be far from excellent dining, and grocery and specialty stores.
Why Kids Love it
This residence is a 5-minute drive to Latigo Beach and is close to surfing and skate parks. Kids will enjoy the garage full of bikes and boards and a casita playroom brimming with toys and crafts, plus a huge collection of Lego and playmobile. Out and about, there are plenty of hikes right outside the front door including one of the best and most popular hiking spots in Malibu. The historic Malibu Pier is a popular family spot where you can enjoy fishing and a stroll or visit The Getty Villa, a replica of a 1st-century Italian villa with ancient art from Greece and Rome. There’s also outdoor shopping, eating and playing at the Malibu Country Mart.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 7 nights. Please note that this home is built into the mountain, so it has many flights of stairs that are ungated. This may not be a suitable residence for toddlers or those with limited mobility. There is parking on the pad in front of the home and along the street. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), approximately 1 hour away by car. The use of a car is recommended to get around and enjoy your location.
About the Location
This beach house is located in Central Malibu, California, a short distance from the coast and the Coral Canyon Park. It’s close to restaurants and boutiques at Cross Creek and Malibu Lumber Yard, as well as the local library, Sunday farmers’ market and playgrounds. Latigo is the nearest beach and is known for its consistent waves, making it a favorite spot for surfers and bodyboarders. It also has picnic tables and barbecue pits. Other beautiful beaches are nearby including Zuma Beach and Paradise Cove. Hiking trails in the Santa Monica mountains are in abundance and you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Accommodation Details
This residence has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is on 4 levels. There are multiple terraces and hang out spaces. The main living room has a fireplace with double French doors to the garden and comes with its own bar. A chef’s kitchen is fully equipped. The upstairs bedrooms are 1 kingsize and 1 kids’ room with 2 twin / single beds. They share a family-size bathroom with a soaking tub and shower. The office can also double up as a games room. There is a downstairs den that leads to a lower terrace. A single sofabed and a double sofabed can sleep an additional 3 guests if required.
Style Notes
Sophisticated beach house. This bright and light, classic Spanish revival home feels welcoming and comfortable while being elegant and grown-up. The décor is refined with a white sofa, glass vases of shells and matched lamps in the main living room. Original artworks and eclectic sculptures are dotted around. Pale oak floors and Saltillo tiles run throughout, softened with wool rugs collected from travels across the globe. We love the peek-a-boo Pacific Ocean views, the stunning tiled fireplaces, and the Spanish-style tiled bar in the living room for whizzing up a cocktail for the terrace.
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Pet-friendly
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Malibu, Los Angeles
Beaches, canyons and film sets
Malibu has starred in so many films, TV shows and music videos that it needs its own Equity card. Get ready to snap the kids playing on the beach from Planet of the Apes - or if they’re tweens, the spot where One Direction shot a video. The beaches here are wonderful and you’re sure to find a quiet spot somewhere; don’t miss hiking the canyons (there are even stroller-friendly walks), buying kitsch souvenirs on Malibu Pier and watching surfers ride big waves.