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James Brolin

The award-winning actor says he’s not finished yet.

Dick and Arlene Van Dyke Celebrating 10 years Still dancing together

Summer in Malibu Beaches, parks, hikes, and more

Schmitz & Associates

Turning Family Dreams into Family Homes

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James Brolin

The award-winning actor has unfinished business

Dick and Arlene Van Dyke Celebrating 10 years Still dancing together

Summer in Malibu Beaches, parks, hikes, and more

Schmitz & Associates

Turning Family Dreams into Family Homes

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Making Moves Talking Strategy with

Julian Alexander

Luxury Property Strategist

James Brolin

The award-winning actor is not done yet

Dick and Arlene Van Dyke Celebrating 10 years Still dancing together

Summer in Malibu

Beaches, parks, hikes, and more

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The legendary movie star talks about an iconic life, career, and what he has left to do.

James Brolin 37 Dreams into Homes 52

Making Moves 46

Don Schmitz of Schmitz & Associates talks planning and execution in challenging markets and cultural climate

Talking strategy with Coastal Cowboy Julian Alexander, luxury property specialist

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Beach Roundup A glimpse into 11 of the best beaches in Malibu

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what to do in malibu

A Thousand Words 43 Using wall art to tie the room together

The Past is a Present 28

Natural Energy

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Our PCH

Outdoors Indoors

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Taking a trip to The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Creating harmony in the home with Feng Shui

Malibu’s People • Culture • History

Still Dancing

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Dolphin Awards

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The 5 Best

Bringing the outdoors into your living spaces

People • Dick and Arlene Van Dyke celebrate 10 years

Parks, hikes, and photo spots in Malibu + a bonus

Our Malibu Beaches 70 MRCA launches app to deliver information about public beaches

Culture • The Malibu Dolphin Charitable Foundation honors 2020-21 winners

Early Surfers

History • From the archives of Topanga Beach: A History

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Visiting Getty Villa

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The Directory

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History is alive at Getty Villa, plus Exhibit Persia: Iran and the Classical World

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In the Know

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The ultimate guide to products and services for your home

Your summer guide to restaurants, markets, candy, wineries and brews

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editor’s letter

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contributors

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lovin’ bu

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Hello Malibu!

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e are taking over the Editor’s Letter to introduce this issue of Malibu Times Magazine and say ‘Hello!’ to the community and summer visitors.

The luck of growing up in California is hard for some people to wrap their heads around. My husband and I were fortunate enough to live on the Central Coast and meet in Templeton during high school. But even small-town California is a precious thing that is difficult to appreciate from the inside. Few people, proportionately, ever make it here. Fewer get to stay. And even fewer have the luck to grow up here and spend countless sunsets on the Pacific Coast beaches.

Once you fully embrace the odds, you never spend another ungrateful day of your life. The odds of being here, now, are astronomical. Compared to growing up in San Luis Obispo County, the odds narrow even further when you hit the 21 spectacular miles of beach that is Malibu.

We love People, Culture, and History. In this issue, we introduce “Our PCH — Malibu’s People, Culture and History” as a new department. We look forward to each time we get to meet or read about someone or something new from the great halls of Malibu.

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Growing up in California, Malibu to us was Beach Blanket Bingo with Frankie and Annette, Gidget, Malibu Barbie, and Baywatch. Even though most were before our time, we value the classics. A time when connecting was face-to-face and days full of sand and sun were how summers were spent.

The city, canyons, and beaches of Malibu hold such mystique, beauty, and simple humility, dotted by mansions of exquisite design, all seeming to roar softly like the pounding waves on Carbon Beach in respect to the great nature that forms us — powerful yet fragile.

With this Summer issue, we want to welcome our visitors to Malibu, and with our Autumn and Winter issues, we will look forward to celebrating more local love. So, without further ado, we present the hard work from a great team — we hope you enjoy.

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Devon Meyers

I love driving anywhere along PCH with views of the ocean— that’s my happy place in Malibu!

For me, it’s Zuma, Zuma, and Zuma. I never get tired of walking along the boardwalk, and, of course, there’s Westward and the nature preserve for the cherry on top.

SA LES Mar y Abbott Anthony McDemas Kathy May Dorie Leo CONTR IBU TING W R ITER S Blair Dixon Judy Abel Kamala Kirk Maya Williams Pablo Capra CONTR IBU TING PHOTOGR A PHER S Devon Meyers Emily Scher Dana Fineman

Judy Abel My favorite spot in Malibu during the is at the end of the pier watching the surfers or in the water next to the pier on a stand up paddlebaoard.

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Dana Fineman On top of Encinal.

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My favorite summertime spot in Malibu is Broad Beach. I love wandering beyond the caves and tunnels at low tide to discover amazing tide pools and sandy beaches.

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Eric Dick Taking a walk on Zuma boardwalk, or on any beach at sunset, with a nice, cool breeze happening.

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Malibu Loving Malibu Locals tell us about their favorite spot in Malibu P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y E M I LY S C H E R

John Cross

One of my favorite places in Malibu is a place I call Sigmund’s Cave in Leo Carrillo State Park. This location was used to film “Sigmund and the Sea Monsters,” one of my favorite after-school shows when I was a kid. The cave itself is awesome, but the nearby beaches are the real draw. They’re usually quieter than other beaches in Malibu, and the cliffs are fun to climb on — it’s a great place to bring a family for a day on the sand.

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When we moved to Malibu in the ’70s, Malibu was still a sleepy little town.

One of our favorite places was Alice’s Restaurant on Malibu Pier, a famed eatery named after an Arlo Guthrie song. It was the local hangout. You would see everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Bob Dylan. My son’s first job was at Alice’s. It was the stepping stone to his very successful career in the food and beverage business. Today, Malibu Pier is still a great place to visit. There’s something for every age, and there’s no better view in the world. The pier has changed many times over the years, but I will always have fond memories of our original Malibu Pier.

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Katie Pruitt Katie: Surfrider Beach means different things to us both, but together we love it because it’s the place we met. In fact, it was world-famous Malibu Carl who introduced us. Tim took me for my very first tandem ride that day, and from then on, I was hooked on surfing, on Surfrider, and, of course, on Tim. Some days, when it’s crowded, we hop on Tim’s Goldwing and ride to Surfrider from our home in Point Dume for a quick surf check. Other days, when the waves are good, we pile our dogs in the van at the crack of dawn and camp out all day at the beach. Surfrider Beach is our Disneyland and, as the saying goes, ‘if you’re lucky enough to score a ticket to ride tandem with Tim, well then, you’re lucky enough.’

Tim: I’ve been surfing at Surfrider Beach since I was a kid in the ’80s. I was a manager at PierView Café and Cantina in the early ’90s and met now-lifelong friends there. I’ve forged a lifetime of memories at that wall. It was here I was introduced to surf therapy. I established Mighty Under Dogs with Jean Pierre Pereat in 2015 to provide surf therapy for children with special needs and share the stoke with those who need it most.

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Margot Biane Merrick

My favorite place in Malibu is Westward Beach. I come here to find my balance.

My kids and I have always found this beach to be a place of togetherness.

We have so many wonderful memories.

Being here makes you feel instantly filled up with life. The sunsets are probably the most beautiful in all of Malibu. It’s paradise every time I come here.

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Lydia Graham-Stiegler My favorite public spot in Malibu is Big Dume. My nickname was Queen of Big Dume. A friend asked me when I first moved here how I could get to the private beach at Little Dume without a key, and I said, ‘I just swim in.’ Big Dume has been my favorite backyard spot for th last 20 years. It is where I find adventure, joy, peace, and delight in many ways. A few of my favorite things there—and I can’t reveal all(!)—is walking the nature paths, taking in the views, watching rock climbers, hiking over to Pirates Cove Beach, running to the top of the shaven point to catch a Westward sunset, watching the windy white caps wind down from doing fast and fancy snaps, and watching the low tide pool on beach walks. It all recharges my soul. Big Dume is a magical, sacred place that I respect—otherwise, she might end up cutting my hands and feet from the rough shores or rocks that are so perfectly placed during a good swell, or high winds and surf that can take you out. Big Dume is the crown jewel and marker of Malibu. It’s a playground only Mother Nature could design.

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El Matador State Beach • 32215 PCH

Sunbathers routinely explore the caves and cliffs of El Matador State Beach. With its distinct rock formations, this pocket beach is just one of the many hidden gems making up Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach. Even from the parking lot, the view of the ocean is worth the visit. To find this spectacular spot, simply look for the sign off PCH. There is a small lot accessible from 8 a.m. to sunset for an $8 fee. Note: there is no lifeguard tower here. And be prepared for a hike down the bluff to the sand—but El Matador is worth the journey.

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Leo Carrillo State Beach

With its coastal caves, rock formations, tide pools and offshore reefs, Leo Carrillo State Beach is the ideal spot for beachcombers and explorers of all ages. Actor, preservationist and conservationist Leo Carrillo (18801961), the namesake of this state park, helped acquire much of the park land between Malibu Lagoon and Point Mugu. The park has a couple of surf spots, and also draws divers, snorkelers, windsurfers and kite surfers.

In the campground across from the beach, there are public restrooms, showers and backcountry hiking. Dogs on leashes are allowed north of lifeguard tower 3, the day-use areas and the campground, but not on the south beach or backcountry trails. Parking is available for $12 per day or $3 per hour at a lot across the street and is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

County Line Beach and Staircase Beach Made famous by The Beach Boys, with their 1963 hit “Surfin’ USA,” County Line is a favorite among surfers for its great peaks and point break. It’s also popular with standup paddleboarders, divers, kite surfers and wind surfers. Located west of Yerba Buena Road on PCH, there are portable restrooms but limited parking. Staircase Beach is considered a Leo Carrillo pocket beach, along with County Line, and has limited parking at 40000 PCH, with no amenities.

Dogs on leashes are allowed on Staircase Beach; there are no dogs allowed on County Line Beach.

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Sycamore Cove Beach • 9000 PCH

Sycamore Cove Beach and Point Mugu State Park (adjacent to the beach) welcome campers, hikers and beachgoers year-round. With more than 70 miles of surrounding hiking trails, there are limitless adventures that await in the grassy valleys and rugged hills within the 15,000-acre park and Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area. To learn more about the area’s flora and fauna, check out The Sycamore Canyon Nature Center—or simply watch for monarch butterflies and seabirds. While there, keep an eye out for dolphins and seals, or explore the tide pools; pack a picnic and take advantage of the open sand and picnic tables. A lifeguard is on duty during the day. As long as they are on leash, dogs are allowed. Sycamore Cove Beach can be crowded on weekends, so get there early to snag a picnic table and a parking spot. The parking lots and restrooms are available from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Corral Beach • 25712 to 26028 PCH

Corral Canyon Beach is near Solstice Canyon and Dan Blocker Beach. Surfing, snorkeling, fishing, swimming, tide pooling, sunbathing, beach walking and scuba diving in the rock reef parallel to the shore are among the many activities to enjoy. Amenities include a lifeguard during the summer months, toilets, picnic tables and campground. There is a public parking lot across the street for Corral Canyon Park (part of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area). The park has a 2.5 mile-long hiking trail loop and a pedestrian underpass that goes under PCH to the beach. In addition, there is also parking at the far west end of the beach, along with picnic tables, but beach access is difficult from there. No dogs are allowed on the beach. This long, narrow, sandy beach runs between the Latigo Shores neighborhood and the north end of Malibu Road.

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Nicholas Canyon Beach • 33904 PCH

About a mile-and-a-half southwest of Leo Carrillo and about four miles from the Ventura and Los Angeles county line, Nicholas Canyon Beach sits quietly off PCH, hidden from view. Though Nicholas Canyon Beach is popular with divers, swimmers, surfers and hikers, the somewhat concealed location makes it less crowded than its neighboring beaches. Referred to as “Point Zero” by local surfers, this beach has one of the few perfect left point breaks in Los Angeles County. Nicholas Canyon Beach has restrooms, stairs to the beach and lifeguards on duty. For those seeking an opportunity to learn more about the area’s history, visitors can make an appointment to experience the Wishtoyo Foundation’s working Native American Village. Showcasing the daily life of the Chumash people—from ceremonies to tools used, the visitor center offers unique tours and presentations. The park entrance is easy to miss from the road, so be sure to keep a lookout for the sign; there is paid parking available from sunrise to sunset.

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Surfrider Beach • 23050 PCH

Malibu’s perfectly shaped right point-break wave has attracted surfers for decades. With a view of Malibu Pier, it was the location for many surf movies in the ‘50s and ‘60s, and a favorite spot of surf legends (Miki Dora and Gidget among them). Malibu gave birth to contemporary California surf culture, long before it was named Surfrider. Declared the first-ever World Surfing Reserve in 2010, the beach welcomes both longboarders and shortboarders with its three point breaks. There is a lifeguard on duty during daylight hours and restrooms. This spot is a part of Malibu Lagoon State Beach, a sanctuary where up to 200 species of birds attract birdwatchers during the spring and fall migrations.

El Pescador Beach • 32900 PCH

El Pescador, the third pocket beach within Robert H. Meyer Memorial Beach, is a calm, sandy cove with rocky areas surrounded by tide pools. Like El Matador and La Piedra, El Pescador has a paid parking lot with restrooms open from 8 a.m. to sunset, but has the shortest hike to the sand. This beach is not a surfer hub, but the calm waves are gentle and great for children. Like La Piedra, El Pescador is the ideal spot for tide pooling, strolling down the sand, birdwatching and sunbathing. Take a long walk up and down the shore to El Matador or La Piedra, or simply explore the rock formations. As a fairly small beach, El Pescador beach can get crowded on weekends, but is often quiet on weekdays.

La Piedra Beach • 32700 PCH

Sandwiched between El Matador and El Pescador, the quiet La Piedra Beach is ideal for beachgoers who would rather explore the tide pools and sunbathe instead of muscle through the beach crowds. While there aren’t any lifeguards on duty, beach hikers are bound to see wildlife—from seabirds, to harbor seals, to the abundance of sea creatures in the tide pools. Within walking distance to El Matador, the trek down the bluffs to the beach is not for the weary, so be ready. The parking lot is open from 8 a.m. to sunset.

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Westward Beach 7103 Westward Beach Rd.

For a long walk or leisurely day on the sand, venture to Westward Beach’s three-mile stretch.

Winding south of Zuma and wrapping halfway around Point Dume, this beach of deep blue waters and expansive sands hosts sea lions, dolphins and seals as frequent guests. The wide stretch of beach is perfect for kicking around a soccer ball or throwing a football. Unlike most other Malibu beaches, Westward Beach sits away from PCH. There are lifeguards on duty, and picnic tables and restrooms available. The waves and tides of this beach are powerful so it is advised only experienced swimmers answer the ocean’s beckoning call. Parking is available at the end of Westward Road for a fee. From the parking lot, it’s a wonderful hike to Point Dume Natural Preserve trail.

Zuma Beach • 30050 PCH

For decades, Zuma has been one of the most popular beaches in Southern California. With four miles of sand, Zuma Beach has plenty of room for the whole family, so bring the sand toys and boogieboards. Just be careful taking a dip—the waves and riptides at Zuma can be powerful. Home to the Junior Lifeguard program and Pepperdine University’s Sand Volleyball, this beach welcomes sporty beachgoers; a lengthy walk to adjacent Westward Beach can provide exercise, too. In September, triathletes flock to Zuma Beach for the popular Nautica Malibu Triathlon. Near Parking Lot One, there are 10 volleyball courts open for public use; there is plenty of room to throw a frisbee or football, or take a long run along the boardwalk.

This beach has all the amenities: lifeguards, public restrooms, showers, changing rooms and snack bars. Off PCH, there are plenty of parking spots available for a fee, but be ready for the crowds. To secure the best beach spot, arrive early.

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines

By Karen Portugal York hat does it feel like to enter into an environment that is simply perfect?

Well, perfect for me, at least. You see, I am a huge fan of California Craftsmen architecture and ambiance—the art, the design, the colors, the textures, the warm and beautifully finished woods, ceramics, textiles, California plein air paintings, glass, and metalwork … I could go on and on.

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And, while I have had the pleasure of touring homes where this aesthetic has been beautifully preserved, namely the Gambal and Becker houses in Pasadena built in 1908 by the Green brothers, I never dreamed that I would be able to actually live in one, at least for a delightful weekend stay at the Lodge at Torrey Pines, located in beautiful La Jolla, California.

Of course, I had heard of the hotel and its adjacent world-renown golf courses.

I was aware that the hotel is considered “5-Star plus” in multiple reviews (having won the AAA 5Diamond Award for 18 consecutive years). So, it was no surprise that when upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed by their highly professional valet staff (dressed in plaid kilts—a nod to the origins of Golf in Scotland)

and the very friendly and efficient reception crew. That, in itself, would have been a more than adequate initiation into the Lodge experience. But what was truly thrilling for me was in finding myself totally immersed in my very favorite California Craftsman architecture as well.

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style was the resort—that the Lodge was not a well-preserved artifact of the early 1900s, but that it had been faithfully and beautifully created in the Green and Green tradition by the property’s owners, the Evans family, in 2002.

“My family wanted to do it right,” said Bill Evans, son of the founders and president of the Evans Hotel Group which owns the Lodge and two other San Diego area resort hotels: the

Bahia and the Catamaran. “My parents were great admirers of California Craftsman style architecture as created by the Greens in the early 1900s. They spared no expense to assure superb craftsmanship and authenticity. The fact that they succeeded so beautifully is a tribute, not only to my parent’s vision and investment, but to the architects, craftsmen and artisans they selected to contribute their skills and talent.”

While the location, buildings, elegant landscaping, lovely and welcoming public spaces, cozy and comfortable rooms, amenities, and the hotel’s extensive art collection are truly amazing to behold and enjoy, the Evans’ commitment is to assure a perfect vacation experience for their guests.

Activities: Take a swim, warm yourself in the hot tub, workout in

the Fitness Center or take a Yoga class, play croque, practice your putting or buy a round of golf on one of the world class Torrey Pines courses. If hiking or biking is more your style, the Lodge is a just a short distance to the Torrey Pines State Nature Preserve for self-guided nature tours, for easy walks to more challenging ones. Outdoor fire pits for cocktails and conversation; a pool-room; a library for reading, cards or board games; and a full service spa can also fill your days and nights. The hotel is also pet friendly.

“Creating a unique venue is one thing, but recruiting, training and retaining a great staff is also an achievement we take great pride in,” Evans said. “Most of our staff have been here for decades and are like family. We are now welcoming and training the children of the original staff who have passed on their passion for service.”

Dining: And, did I mention the food? The Lodge offers a full range

of dining experiences from pool-side edibles and beverages to the casual Grill at Torey Pines, providing link-side meals and brews along with panoramic vistas of the Torrey Pines Golf Courses, to ocean and sunset-views to fine dining (and wining) in their signature, highly rated restaurant, A.R. Valentien.

Off Campus: The San Diego area is home to a myriad of wonderful

Amenities: Great beds, fine linens, plush robes, signature

toiletries, patios, ocean-views; the guest rooms at the Lodge are much more than merely sleeping accommodations—the cozy Craftsman-Mission Style decor assures a place for restful comfort, contemplation and conversation.

recreational and cultural activities for all ages and interests and includes the Scripps Aquarium, The San Diego Zoo, The San Diego Safari Park, Legoland, Sea World, Old Town San Diego and, my personal favorite, Balboa Park. Originally created as the site for the 1915 PanamaCalifornia Exposition, the immense park now includes 16 museums, multiple gardens, craft shops, restaurants and hosts community and performing arts events throughout the year. Also located very nearby is the Del Mar Race Track with thoroughbred racing from July thru early September and which also hosts the San Diego County Fair in June.

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n most days, tucked away on a quiet street in Serra Canyon in Malibu, you’ll find Arlene and Dick Van Dyke enjoying each other’s company in their warm Spanish hacienda. The verdant gardens that surround the house create a serene setting.

Inside is a treasure trove of memorabilia that celebrates the legendary entertainer’s nearly unmatched sevendecade career in showbiz.

One shelf alone holds five Emmys, most received for his work on his classic eponymous TV sitcom. There’s a Grammy, Tony and a Kennedy Center honor, which was just received last year.

But one award especially meaningful to him is unrecognizable among the other iconic accolades displayed. It’s a hefty, handcrafted award, made of gold bits and bobs. The beloved entertainer explained the one-off assemblage was awarded to him by the crew of “Mary Poppins” where his indelible performance as Bert, alongside his Academy Award winning co-star Julie Andrews, cemented his status as a Disney living legend.

Arlene calls her husband simply “magical.”

And the feeling is mutual.

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“When I first met her, I thought she was just this beautiful woman,” Dick said. “That she’s turned out to be the person she is, is incredible.

I don’t believe anything is haphazard. Meeting Arlene, that was fate.”

At 96, Dick is relaxing a little more these days, but his tenth decade remains quite productive.

Up until the pandemic shut down venues, Dick and Arlene were performing at LA’s top jazz spots with their singing act. The beloved showman noted the act, of course, included “a little hoofing”—a Van Dyke trademark.

What’s Dick’s secret? A few years ago, the nonagenarian wrote a book on aging called “Keep Moving.” He’s living proof that his advice—including the song he introduced on Broadway, “Put on a Happy Face”—works.

Just four years ago, he stunned audiences in “Mary Poppins Returns.” There, the ageless performer nimbly jumped atop a desk and tap danced. Reprising his role as Mr. Dawes was an overwhelmingly nostalgic part of the movie for the cast while filming, and later for delighted audiences.

Dick is still singing and dancing—now with Arlene every night. It’s a fun pastime for them both. Arlene often introduces Dick to new music, but she says it’s she who has actually gravitated to his style of classic American songbook titles, some originally introduced by Dick himself.

“I’m having the best time of my entire life right now. I’m the happiest and most content I’ve ever been and it’s largely because of her,” Dick said, smiling at Arlene.

The couple also shares a love of Halloween.

For years, the always charming Van Dyke could be seen in Malibu’s supermarkets filling his shopping cart to the brim with candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters. His house has witnessed an annual transformation into a Halloween horror spectacular for generations of Malibu youngsters. Nine years ago, Arlene added a less scary “Little Mermaid” act and puppet show for the youngsters who were afraid of the ghoulish animatronic characters

Dick’s Disney friends help him set up. She is already planning Halloween 2022.

Van Dyke’s many years of support for the city he’s called home for decades has earned him the title of “unofficial mayor” of Malibu.

His cheery, optimistic disposition is infectious.

He makes people smile, especially Arlene.

“We get along so great,” he said. “This is the best time of my life. My career is behind me.

I’ve accomplished whatever I’ve wanted. I’m just relaxing, enjoying life and she’s making it just a dream. I tell her that every day.”

To celebrate the couple’s ten-year wedding anniversary, Arlene released a video of the two performing a cover of the Doris Day hit “Everybody Loves a Lover.” Her directorial debut was released on Valentine’s Day as a gift to Dick. Another video of the two is in the works where Arlene will once again direct.

Throughout it all, there’s no doubt that we can definitely expect Dick to show off some of his lithe moves.

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“The Dolphin Award recipients for 2021 represent a diverse group of individuals and organizations who have provided invaluable services to Malibu in almost every area imaginable,” Karen York, Board President, shared. “We are so very fortunate to

enjoy the contributions and dedication of so many.

This is the magic that makes our community so very special!”

The Malibu Dolphin Charitable Foundation was founded by the former owners of The Malibu Times, Arnold and Karen York. Current board members are Karen and Arnold York, Scott Tallal, Terry Adamson, Gail Wilburn, Heidi Bernard, Craig Foster, Kasey Earnest, and Hayley and Nic Mattson.

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ach year, The Malibu Dolphin Charitable Foundation Board members review and make a selection of honorees from a multitude of nominations submitted by the Malibu community. And although each nominee is worthy of Dolphin Award consideration, the process and decision are made with great care and deliberation.

in-person ceremony to receive their Dolphin Award.

Due to the pandemic, the 2020 award ceremony was postponed and jointly recognized in an outdoor ceremony last year. This year an in-person ceremony was held at the Malibu West Beach Club on May 1.

Along with the awards ceremonies, the Malibu Dolphin Foundation also gives a stipend to its Malibu Youth Dolphin winners for scholarships when funds are available.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Stacey Rouse

EDUCATION HERO Principal Melisa Andino of Malibu Middle School

LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD Sister Mary Pendergast

DOLPHIN YOUTH AWARDEE Emily Pablo

DOLPHIN YOUTH AWARDEE Irina Columbeanu

THE HARVEY BASKIN AWARD FOR BUSINESS Ian Roven

EDUCATION HERO Principal Patrick Miller of Malibu High School

DOLPHIN YOUTH AWARDEE Sharlene Diaz

WOOLSEY FIRE HEROES Kristin Crowley and Hollyn Bullock

TOWN AND GOWN AWARD Pepperdine Ambassadors Council (PAC)

ANIMAL WELFARE DOLPHIN Jimy Tallal

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Dave Sweet, circa 1949, became an influential surfboard shaper.

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n 2005, former Topanga Messenger editor Susan Chasen and I interviewed the Rusts’ daughter Thais (b.1925) about growing up in Lower Topanga. Thais’ memories, many of which we published in the newspaper and re-published in The Topanga Story, presented a vision of our hometown so unfamiliar that it astonished us.

One of Thais’ earliest memories was watching the enormous German Graf Zeppelin fly by Topanga Beach on its 1929 trip around the world. A few years later, the zeppelin would become a symbol of Nazi propaganda and carry the swastika.

Thais also remembered the gambling ships of the 1930s, which would sometimes anchor off Topanga. They had to stay three miles from the coast to avoid US laws.

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(1876-1966), who kept her bees in a side canyon that doubled as a shooting range for the police.

Thais’ favorite memories were of spending whole summers on the beach with her cousin Marilyn Kays (19242002) and neighbors Dick Carhart and Ida Lee Carrillo (1924-1948).

We were at the beach probably from eight or nine in the morning till five or six at night. It didn’t matter how large the waves were; we just had fun….

One day, Marilyn and I went with Ida Lee and her dad to the beach.

The three of us got out beyond the waves, not knowing that there was a strong riptide. When we couldn’t get back to shore, Ottie called the Santa Monica lifeguards to rescue us. We were picked up just before Sunset Blvd. We were having a great time, but Ida Lee’s dad was frantic.

Ida Lee was the daughter of Octavio “Ottie” (1889-1980) and Bessie Carrillo (1889-1980), the niece of actor Leo Carrillo (1880-1961), and a descendant of one of California’s oldest Spanish families.

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Other swimming options were the bathhouse of Alfred T. Stewart, rebuilt after the 1926 fire and nicknamed The Plunge, and the private swimming pool of actor/Olympian Johnny Weissmuller (1904-1984) at Las Tunas Beach, where the neighborhood kids liked to jump in from the balcony.

Weissmuller was probably a vacation renter of actress Natalie Talmadge (1896-1969), who lived there with her sons Joseph “James” (1922-2007) and Robert “Bob” (1924-2009). She legally changed their surnames to Talmadge to avoid being reminded of her famous ex-husband Buster Keaton (1895-1966).

In the early 1940s, actors David Niven (1910-1983) and Errol Flynn (1909-1959) took over the house, with Bing Crosby (1903-1977) and Paulette Goddard (1910-1990) living on either side. In the mid-1940s, it became the Las Tunas Isle Motel. Today it’s a private residence again.

After high school, Thais became engaged to Bob Talmadge, but they broke up before the wedding. During World War II, she spent Friday nights scanning the sky for enemy planes

from a lookout tower that was across the street from today’s Getty Villa.

In the early 1950s, she was briefly married to a second beach resident, Dave Sykes (1926-2009).

However, a third man from the beach was destined to become her life partner, and surprisingly it was Dave’s younger brother, John “Jack” Sykes (1935-2017), whom she married in 1956.

Jack, Dave, and their sister Beverly (1930-2001) were the children of Sherman (1895-1986) and Gladys Sykes (1897-1987), who owned a bar called The Glen in Beverly Glen. It had a reputation for being tough, and Sherman carried a gun that he would sometimes leave out on the family table. Their house had a gangplank that led onto the sand. When it was pulled up, it covered the door to keep big waves from splashing in.

Chasen and I interviewed Jack simultaneously, and he shared vivid memories of what Topanga Beach was like during World War II. By then, the gambling ships had been outlawed, but the Air Force kept an abandoned one-off Topanga for

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target practice. The hills along the coast were full of artillery. It was a common sight to see 100 army vehicles at a time driving down the highway in convoy. At night, drivers kept their headlights off, and a Blackout Warden fined houses where light was visible. One night, a tank came to investigate a fishing boat that shouldn’t have been there.

The U.S. Coast Guard had a headquarters at Sunset Blvd. and patrolled the coast on foot every evening, passing by Topanga Beach with bayonets and German Shepherds.

Sometimes the army closed the beach to play war games.

Machine gun nests were placed on dirt mounds on either side of the lagoon.

One was in front of Jack’s house.

They dug a big hole in the sand and had soldiers in there. I would bring them cookies from our house, and my dad got so mad at me. I was taking all our stuff out for these guys to eat.

Contrasting with the wartime grittiness was the glamour of Jack’s celebrity neighbors, like actresses Greta Garbo (1905-1990), with whom he took walks, and Shirley Temple (1928-2014), who occasionally asked his dad for a ride to town.

Jack was also surrounded by icons of early California surfing, which included his brother.

[Dave] Sykes was the best surfer I had seen at that time because he lived there and surfed all day, every day. He could just glide and glide.

— Joe Quigg, “The Archivist: Turning Points” The Surfer’s Journal, 2017-09-19 Topanga dweller Sykes’ finely honed speed lines and turning were years in advance of others.

Sykes delighted in perfect planing surfaces and placed 15 layers of hand-rubbed lacquer over his boards, creating a hard-shelled outer surface many years before the discovery of fiberglass and resin.

— Craig Stecyk, The Surfer’s Journal The Malibu Point was first surfed in September 1927, when it was still a private ranch, by Tom Blake (1902-1994) and Sam Reid (1905-1978). We don’t know who first surfed Topanga, but it would make sense for Tom and Sam to have tried it before Malibu. Reid is often quoted as saying that “there were only six surfboards in the entire United

States” when he graduated from Santa Monica High School in the early 1920s.

Although Reid’s count was meant more to give an impression, two of those “six” surfboards belonged to brothers John E. O. (1915-1990) and Jim Larronde (1917-1989), whose parents had them engraved with the boys’ initials in Hawaii and shipped to their Topanga Beach vacation house in 1921 (John’s redwood board is now in the Museum of Ventura County). In the late 1930s, a transition balsa-redwood surfboard was called the Larronde Model. In the late 1940s, John made a 16-minute home surf movie, popularly known as Sweet Sixteen, of trips he took between Malibu and Santa Barbara.

Their father, Pedro Larronde (18751922), supposedly built their beach house in 1917, just after the prison camp closed. He may have been given this privilege because his brother John M. (1878-1954) was an executive of the Title Insurance and Trust Company.

Or it may have happened because their grandfather Pierre (1826-1896) had been the legal guardian of Deputy Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz’s uncle William (1864-1943), who was also of Basque ancestry.

Pedro was an executive of the Franco-American Baking Company, and a member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. For some reason, his wife Gladys (1883-1950) was forced to move their beach house across the street to Old Malibu Road when the LAAC took ownership in the mid-1920s.

The Larronde house became known as the Three J’s Inn, after the boys and their sister Juanita (1912-2004).

It was bulldozed in the mid-2000s, along with the Rust house and the rest of Lower Topanga, after State Parks took ownership.

Other early Topanga Beach surfers were Don James (1912-1996), Ted Berkeley (1912-1997), Bob Simmons (1919-1954), Ed Fearon (b.1921), Jack Quigg (b.1922), the Talmadge brothers, Warren Miller (1924-2018), half-brothers Jerry Hanes (b.1924) and Bobby Jacks (1927-1987), brothers Dave (1928-2015) and Roger Sweet (b.1930), Dick Hunt (b.1929), Howard Terrill (b.1929), Matt Kivlin (19292014), Mike Roberts, brothers Ted and Fred Harrison, and twin brothers Corny (1930-2011) and Peter Cole (b.1930).

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Ed Fearon, Don James, and Jack Quigg took this photo in front of their Topanga Beach house on the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked, December 7, 1941.

Photo by Don James

More than just a random surf pack, this group is actually noted for evolving the sport with their skill, precociousness, and other contributions.

James was California’s first dedicated surf photographer.

Simmons and Dave were influential shapers. Dave started selling his surfboards at the gas station when his brother Roger took it over in the 1950s.

Miller was an early surf filmmaker, then transitioned to ski filming, a passion which he traced back to a freak snowstorm at Topanga Beach.

Many people and businesses change forever because of a simple event. Mine changed on the beach at Topanga Canyon in 1929. It had snowed about an inch the night before and as I walked barefooted in ankle-deep warm ocean water, I stepped out onto the snow and a kind of visceral feeling happened that to this day is impossible for me to explain.

—“Nostalgia,” Idaho Mountain Express, 2010-01-22 (No snow was reported in 1929. Miller could be remembering the snows that fell in the winter of 1931-32.)

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wave on his board, which led to an explosion in surfing’s popularity.

Peter moved to Hawaii to become a bigwave rider, and his brother Corny became the art director of Topanga Beach’s own Surf Guide magazine.

World War II interrupted the lives of many of these young surfers, but offered unexpected opportunities for the Rust women. Thais followed her mom into the aerospace field, getting her first job at Douglas Aircraft. She went on to work at the RAND Corporation and the Planning Research Corporation.

Jack was too young to fight in World War II, but chose a military career anyway when he came of age. He then worked as a plumber, and eventually started his own company.

Jack and Thais raised two daughters, Lori (b.1958) and Lisa (1961-2018), and retired in Orange, CA. Thais passed away at 96 on December 30, 2021.

This is an excerpt from the book Topanga Beach: A History, the 1820s-1920s orgionally published in the Messenger Mountain News, 2020-04-03. Author Pablo Capra is the Archivist for the Topanga Historical Society and author of Topanga Beach: A History (2020). More at topangahistoricalsociety.org.

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Warren Miller with his board “Warnie,” c. 1947. Photo c/o Warren Miller family

He’s Not Finished Award-winning actor James Brolin talks about his storied career, current projects, and his love of Malibu.

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orn and raised in Southern California, actor James Brolin spent his teenage years in Malibu parking cars, stocking liquor shelves, and working as a beach boy, among other jobs. If someone had told him back then that he’d have a successful acting career—one still going strong at age 81-years-young—he likely wouldn’t have believed it.

“I never even wanted to play charades when I was younger,” Brolin said. “In junior high, I had to stand up and give a mandatory book report, and then sat down shaking, which everyone talked about for a week.”

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Brolin then attempted to overcome his stage fright by appearing in a school play. However, he dropped out before the play started—opening night. And that was it—or so he thought. An acting opportunity came again when at age 18, he was stopped on the street and asked to be in a Dodge truck commercial. “I immediately asked, ‘how much?’ and ‘I wouldn’t have to talk, would I?’ Brolin recalled.

As luck would have it, this was not a speaking part—and he was to be paid $400, which was quite the amount for a young man. A role in a wine commercial followed, and Brolin had

to join the union (the dues were $600 and, remember, he was making $400).

But those commercials led to an agent, acting classes, and a contract at 20th Century Fox. When Brolin sat down to talk with Malibu Times Magazine, I first asked what we should all know by the end of the interview about him and his career.

Humbly, Brolin, responded, “Well, let’s see what comes out of this conversation.”

But then he said something about himself that pretty much summed up the total of it all before we even started; he said, “I’m not finished.”

And he’s not.

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The popular Netflix fantasy drama series he narrates, “Sweet Tooth,” was renewed for a second season, and he has a role in the upcoming Pixar movie, “Lightyear” playing the character Zurg (at the time of this publication additional details were still under wraps). He has projects he’s written, co-written, or rewritten just waiting for investors (there’s a grandpa with a baby; the truth about the Joey Buttafuco and the Lolita Long Island Mistress; and the real-life story of the richest Black woman in Florida who was drugged and abused by her physician).

Brolin wasn’t expecting “Sweet Tooth” when it was sent his way—it came about when producers Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey invited him over for lunch to discuss it—and wanted him for the part.

Brolin got a kick out of it, because he had recorded over 40 vocal tapes throughout

Brolin has a long history of living in and loving Malibu.

the years, and was never hired for any voice-overs. And now he was the narrator of a soon-to-be hit show. It all happened during the pandemic, so a sound booth was delivered to Brolin’s estate, where the actor found himself working on another extension in his long career.

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hard work. “But I really liked it,” he said.

The series was number one for four weeks throughout the world. “It’s a new influx of young people; it’s like being discovered all over again,” Brolin said.

And then Pixar contacted him for “Lightyear,” the story of Buzz Lightyear from the “Toy Story” franchise—aka “The story of Buzz Lightyear and his adventures to infinity and beyond.” Brolin is set to reveal additional details during June’s press junket to coincide with the release date of June 17.

The actor gained national attention in 1969 with his role as Dr. Steven Kiley in the ABC series “Marcus Welby, M.D.” The show aired for seven seasons, with Brolin earning an Emmy and two Golden Globes for his role as the young, by-the-book doctor who often clashed with the older and more unorthodox title character. He has had a steady career since, which has included many interesting behind-the-scenes stories.

Brolin thought playing President Ronald Reagan in the 2003 television film “The Reagans,” for which he received rave reviews, an Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, would be a “career killer” and, therefore, he first turned it down.

But the producer drove to his house, asked him to read the first 20 pages, and then waited in the car. Brolin started shooting the film 11 days later. Brolin is a well-trained actor with over 10,000

I believe I was born and lived during the best time in history. Gas was 17 cents a gallon, a coke was a nickel, so was a phone call. And ’50s cars were amazing.

hours of workshop top, but ironically, he is usually the one joking around until the director yells “action.” Then things turn very serious.

While filming “Marcus Welby,” Brolin was living on a ranch and using the skills he learned from his general contractor father to work as a carpenter. He is well versed in the world of construction, from being a plumber’s assistant to owning his own lumber yard. But that’s not all he’s done to keep busy from a young age. He

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has owned several businesses, including a bookstore and a jet charter company.

“I’ve always had a job, if not three at the same time,” Brolin noted. (And when he’s not working, he’s been known to race cars and fly planes. And also build them. He built one in North Carolina two years ago.) He is also a long-time photographer and videographer. Brolin also trained horses for many years.

His foray into working—and long love of Malibu—began in 1955.

“I was living up in Mulholland near Benedict Canyon,” Brolin shared. “I went with a friend to Malibu and thought ‘wow, this is really interesting’ and was totally fascinated with it all. By 16, I had my 1950s Old’s convertible, which was repainted bright yellow with one side totally bashed in; that’s how I got it for cheap and started to learn to surf.”

By spending time in Malibu, he got a job at the restaurant, Tonga Lei (where Nobu is today). “That was a real Hawaiian place,” Brolin said. “You had to duck so you didn’t get hit with palms in the face walking in.”

He also worked at the Raft Bar, which was next to Reel Inn, “It was a real rank bar and I parked cars,” Brolin recalled.

“But my first job was making hot dogs at Neenie’s Weenie’s kiosks for people at the beach. I literally knew I would end up living here.”

He had lived in a few places throughout town before he met his wife, Barbra Streisand, on July 1, 1996 (they married July 1, 1998) and moved to their now location. The two spent the pandemic at their home in Malibu.

“At first, we were like, ‘oh no, we’re stuck’ but then it just kept getting better and better,” Brolin said. “We’re 90 feet above a cliff. I used to have a small beach house in Santa Barbara, and when the waves would crash, the bed would move—and a train passed by four times a day—now, I’m 90 feet above the ocean with an incredible view. I couldn’t be in a better spot, thanks to my wife.”

He also survived the pandemic by taking care of himself. His routine began pre-pandemic when he met surfing legend and fellow Malibu resident Laird Hamilton through local friends. Brolin

Brolin, who narrates “Sweet Tooth” and plays Zurg in “Lightyear” is also a big car enthusiast, among having many other activities and hobbies that keep him busy.

found himself part of a group of eight to ten people at any given time actively working out at Hamilton’s home.

“He changed my life,” Brolin said emphatically. “Once I started working out with everybody there, I felt better, looked better, had better circulation, and got my ice baths up to 10 minutes.”

When Brolin first arrived on the scene at Hamilton’s sessions, he said it was tough. But that is what he loved about it. “Laird gave me 20 pounds in each hand and sent me 13 feet to the bottom of pool. He said that if I wanted air, I had to get to the top,” Brolin recalled. “I did it 20 times that first day.”

And he loved the comradery. “I also learned about getting up early and doing something strenuous. It’s not about going to the gym at noon, but about being up and working out by 8 a.m.”

The pandemic changed the situation, and Brolin built his own pool, ice tub and sauna (he does it once if not twice

a day for 45 minutes). However, he’s looking forward to when the pandemic really passes and he can be back with the group. “I can’t wait,” he said. And then no sooner had he said that, when Hamilton walks into the restaurant where we were having coffee. Brolin repeated to Hamilton directly, “you changed my life.” It was a moment.

The actor not only loves this new part of his life, but he loves the old.

“I believe I was born and lived during the best time in history,” he said. “Gas was 17 cents a gallon, a coke was a nickel, so was a phone call. And ‘50s cars were amazing.”

Brolin knows and loves cars. He drove up in his 13-year-old Mini. “There’s something iconic about it in this day and age.” He also drives a Ford Raptor truck, “It’s a like a freeway yacht.” And, he stated, “neither can you ever pry from my hands.” The actor also has a six-yearold Porsche he found in a little town in

Arkansas that he had put on a truck and sent here, “… from one of those classic dealers in a small town,” he said.

So, as we came to the end of our conversation, I wanted to confirm that we did learn what Brolin had to share at this stage in his career. We learned he’s happy. He’s fit. He’s busy. His son, Josh, and family live right down the street. And Brolin has a long history of loving Malibu.

And then he said, “Isn’t life fun?

All I really need is a sandwich, a hug, and sunshine. It’s all I require. All the material goods are token stuff. But in life, don’t waste a second. You can’t allow your brain to let you waste any time. Use every delicious minute.”

He really isn’t finished.

“I keep moving because I haven’t done what is in the back of my mind,” Brolin said. “I just don’t know what it is yet. So, I’m always on the edge of doing something.”

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Decorating with a Thousand Words

By B l ai r D ixo n

Using wall art to tie the room together

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he great thing about art these days is that you don’t need to be a collector — or know much of anything about it — to be able to find the right piece to help complete a space.

Art gives a home a personality. There are so many different types of art, but its goal is to complement any room. I come from a family who absolutely loves art in all forms: framed, sculpture, canvas, graphic, mixed media/textural art, photography, large format, small format, and the list goes on. What did I learn by growing up surrounded by different types of art? Outside of accessories, wall art really is the best way to bring color, contrast, and/or movement to room.

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Our home not only tells the story of who we are but it also adds to making a home our sanctuary.

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If you’re someone who feels lost when figuring out how to choose something for a particular space, don’t stress. You can do this.

Start by determining how you want to live in a space. Do you want calming or provoking?

Do you want child-friendly or grown-upfriendly? Is there a particular function for any given room? Making these determinations as you choose pieces will create a cohesive space.

It’s also important to determine what you love. Do you love color or neutrals? Are you a landscape person or is it abstracts all day?

Different art media evokes different emotions.

Abstract art can reflect ambiguity and novelty.

Environmental pictures, which can range from snow-capped mountains to calm lakes and

rivers to a bench in a quiet park, can create a sense of serenity. Photography wall art can be color, sepia or black and white; each creates a different feel within a room. Perhaps even enlarging and framing photographs you took on a vacation is an option for your walls to not only show off your skills but to also surround yourself with memories.

When you look around your house, each piece of art, as cliché as it sounds, should bring you joy. Cold, sterile art creates cold, sterile homes. So, the opposite can be said for heartfelt choices when choosing art to bring warmth to the rooms.

Big blank walls are great opportunities for making a statement with art. One large piece of art taking up one wall instantly becomes a focal point in any room. It is important to

gauge proportion, though. One large piece should not take up more than 70 percent of the given space it is occupying. There is also sometimes a tendency to hang too high or too low. A good rule of thumb is that the center of any piece should be at eye level.

Gallery walls with some of your favorite art are great in smaller, more intimate spaces because they can present a more up-close and personal look into your tastes. It can be a way to mix and match different concepts, scenery, frames, sizes — and together they all embrace your personality.

The truth is that art has the power to transform a space — so we want pieces that transform our home. Our home not only tells the story of who we are but it also adds to making a home our sanctuary.

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Stragetic Overview

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n the current market, we are experiencing limited inventory. Properties are going under contract within days of being listed when priced appropriately. This “supply and demand” issue is keeping home values on the high end as there is just not enough supply and a surplus of demand. As the buyer pool begins to feel the effects of higher rates and reduced purchasing power, there could be a slight return to fewer bidding wars. It is hard to say when things will calm down with so many factors out of our immediate control.

*Information contributed by West Coast Escrow, Equity Title and Guaranteed Affinity Rate.

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M ak ng Moves Talking Strategy

with Julian Alexander, Luxury Property Specialist

Seller Strategy 1. First Impression: You only get one first impression, so when advertising your property, it is very important to have professional photography and video. Not everyone purchasing a home has an elaborate imagination, that is why helping a potential buyer visualize the space with staging can help considerably.

2. RealVitalize: Coldwell Banker offers a valuable program that enables a seller to make improvements to increase the marketability of their property with no capital investment out of the seller’s pocket up front. With RealVitalize, sellers can get a 0% interest loan on fixing up their property, which is settled when the property is sold. No markup, interest or fees. You would be surprised what some minor changes can do to increase your property value. Use the cash advance for fresh paint, staging, landscaping, curb appeal improvements and much more.

3. Listing vs. Off-Market: In this market, it only benefits the seller to put his or her property on the open market. With limited inventory, there may be multiple buyers who are looking for the same property.

If you are teetering on whether or not to list your home, I’d be happy to offer my professional services and give you an objective price opinion based on sold comps at no cost.

Buyer Strategy Have an agent that knows the local market. It’s important to know what the comparable sold properties are when purchasing a home.

When presenting an offer, there are a few conditions that set a buyer apart from the competition: 1. Cash vs Loan: Cash remains king. When a Seller has two offers in hand for the same price and terms, but one is all-cash and the other is a loan, he or she will most likely choose the all-cash offer. If you are unable to pay all-cash, don’t worry. Not everyone has $5M or $10M cash burning a hole in their pocket. As a Coldwell Banker agent I have some amazing partners that offer competitive loan packages.

Please reach out if you would like me to connect you.

2. Appraisal Contingency: It’s beneficial to have an appraisal contingency because you want to know that the home you are buying is appraised by a professional and worth the amount you are paying. If the property appraises for a value other than the proposed purchase price, you would have the option to cancel or revisit the negotiation based on the appraised value.

3. Close of Escrow: Sellers don’t always necessarily accept the highest price offer; sometimes they may be looking for specific terms. A quick close may be important to them. The Seller could be in escrow on a replacement property and need of a Buyer who is able to close in 30 days rather than 60 or 90 days.

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Harnessing Natural Energy

Creating harmony in the home with Feng Shui

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ur home is where we find our peace. Whether it is a quiet sanctuary or overflowing with activities, it is often where we can be our happiest. Feng shui, a traditional Chinese concept, aims to ensure people live in harmony in their homes.

Literally meaning “wind and water,” feng shui is based on the foundation that energy, known as qi (also spelled chi), surrounds us all. Interior designer Katherine Carter offered tips on the art of arranging a space and its various elements to allow for the maximum flow of positive chi. Feng shui incorporates all five elements—water, earth, fire, metal, and wood—in order to maintain balance in a home.

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Water creates prosperity and abundance in your life. You can bring in the element by adding a water feature, touches of blues, curved items and soothing images of water.

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to bring the idea of the earth into the home. Crystals and stones are another great way to add an earthy touch.

Fire adds passion, inspiration and expression. You can literally bring fire into your space with candles of all different shapes, sizes and textures. Or, add a fire pit outdoors. In addition, the color red inspires passionate energy so using the color sparingly can add sparks of this element. Careful though—adding too much may be too intense and lead to burnout.

Adding metal signifies precision, simplicity and clarity. Metallic furniture accents with gold and silver tones are a great way to bring in the element.

This can be done with light fixtures, furniture legs, cushions, throws and artwork.

Wood elements equate to vitality, growth and kindness. Furniture and accessories with wood tones make great accent pieces while bringing this element into the home. In addition, decorating with living plants invites wood energy. With the energy of growth from greenery comes compassion, kindness and flexibility. The color green is

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said to help with anxiety and depression as well.

On that same note, remove dead or dying plants; they have lost their chi and can drain a home’s vitality. Which of course means cacti should be avoided—sharp spines represent conflict and negative energy.

Every color in the wheel equates to a different emotion. And this also applies to feng shui. While color alone can’t activate an element, it’s a compatible design choice in feng shui rooms. It can either enhance an overall room design or totally destroy it.

While there is no feng shui rule for wall color, it is important to note how the color makes you feel and how it works with your existing decor and color scheme. If it enhances and enlivens your room, then it’s a good choice. Each color has a different energy and meaning: gray creates a neutral and calming effect; brown is grounding and stable; a soft yellow or pale orange symbolizes abundance and prosperity; pale green indicates knowledge and growth; blue provides clarity and inspiration; and white helps with mental focus.

Direction & Placement

Once you’ve determined the direction your home is facing, then you can correctly identify the direction of each room. Feng shui practitioners use a special compass known as a luo pan to determine this, but the compass on your phone will work as well.

Furniture placement helps create good energy flow throughout a space. Starting at the front door, which can be a beacon for opportunities to come into your life, a functioning doorbell symbolizes new opportunities. The entry area should be brightly lit and free of clutter. Clutter represents obstacles in our lives. In fact, decluttering closets on a regular basis not only sweeps out the accumulated dust in corners, but it means you can donate anything no longer needed in order to maintain a clean and open space.

A little open space, even in a closet, sends the message to the universe that you have space to invite new opportunities into your life.

In the living room, the sofa should be placed against a stable wall to evoke the feeling of safety. Avoid floating the sofa in the center of the room and never place a sofa in front of windows. And it should be ensured that there is a seat for every person in the home. A rug can be placed in the center of the living room to connect and ground the family.

A good feng shui kitchen layout favors the back of the home in the south or southwest corner, as well as north or northeast parts. It is best to incorporate beige and yellows tones in the kitchen while limiting the presence of metal, wood and water elements (blue, black, gray and green).

Regularly dispose of expired food in the refrigerator and pantry. Use of a stove every day, which is kept clean and in good repair, keeps energy active—even if it is just to boil water.

For the best feng shui bedroom layout, the bed should be placed in the commanding position diagonally from the bedroom door with a solid wall behind it. A solid headboard should be securely attached to the bed. And removing any storage and clutter from underneath the bed allows the space to be completely open to air and circulation of qi. Nightstands on both sides of the bed grounds the energy; a rug underneath provides even more grounding energy, and it’s a home run with a piece of furniture at the foot of the bed.

Creating the right energy in your home helps everyone who lives there to remain mentally, physically and emotionally calm. By implementing some of the important principles of feng shui into your space, you will transform the energy of your home and cultivate a sense of tranquility to enhance the quality of time you spend there and make you feel happier as a result.

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Planning isn’t Procrastination

by Don Schmitz Schmitz & Associates

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lanning is essential for livable and attractive communities, and it is also an honorable profession that I have dedicated my life to. The government, through its police powers, exercises immense authority in regulating development; how big, what type, allowable density, right down to what landscaping you can have. The goals and objectives are laudable, seeking to improve the aesthetics of our community, protect our environment, and keep us safe from hazards.

Planning isn’t just desirable; it is essential. Accordingly, our elected officials from the local to the Federal level are entrusted with drafting laws and regulations and providing guidelines, hopefully clearly understandable, which are to be implemented by the local planning departments when

a property owner makes an application to build a house or business, establish a farm, or create an equestrian center.

However, that regulatory power is not unlimited. The Supreme Court has affirmed that property rights are a Constitutionally guaranteed civil right. In the 2001 Palazzolo case, they declared that property owners start with the right to use their land unfettered, a “bundle of rights,” and while the government can take away some of those rights to achieve their greater good goals, they may not take all of them. The specter of “Takings,” where the government overly restricts a property owner, is always inherently part of the planning discussion. However, the end result is not the only concern.

Unreasonable delays can also raise the specter of illegal actions by regulatory bodies, which courts are increasingly ruling on through Judicial Substantive Due Process Claims.

Recognizing the importance of protecting property owners from unreasonable delays, California passed the Permit Streamlining Act (PSA) in 1977, which requires planning departments to act on complete applications within 180 days. Our elected representatives recognized the importance of good government and a responsive planning process. That is the law statewide, but unfortunately, not for Malibu. We are the only city so situated.

When the California Coastal Commission (CCC) unilaterally drafted Malibu’s Local Coastal Plan in 2002, they had the authority granted to them by the legislature under AB-988, which included a provision setting aside the 180 PSA rule in Malibu, stripping residents of that protection.

Today, the average time frame for the city to process a home application is 1.5 to 2 years. When I inform professional planners from other jurisdictions of these timelines, the reaction is universally stunned disbelief. It is a statistical fact that permitting a home or business in this area is obscenely protracted compared to the rest of the country. The city of Malibu has excellent planning staff, but they are underfunded and woefully light on staffing. Recently the city council, recognizing the system has become dysfunctional, committed to expand and fund the planning department. Promising, but will it make a difference?

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The Malibu development codes are some of the most complicated and restrictive in the country. Most residents want it that way, to maintain the Malibu character and charm, which is fair enough. However, some residents, and some decision makers, may have slipped into the mode of engaging in dilatory tactics, seeking to delay, postpone, and impede property owners’ aspirations.

That vacant lot in the neighborhood that they look and walk across, they would like to keep it that way. Some believe that an owner’s right to build their home should be subject to a plebiscite, to ascertain if the proposal is popular, which has also been rejected by the courts.

Its not new nor unique to Malibu, but some believe if the process can be long enough, expensive enough, painful enough, then applicants will give up with their dreams thwarted. The land remains vacant, and in their perception a win for the neighborhood and the environment. Sadly though, this squelches the use and enjoyment of the land by the property owner, and use the Supreme Court has defined as a fundamental civil right.

Such a mindset, and the system it creates, is both immoral and illegal. Anyone who has participated in our land use system has observed how caustic and divisive this can be to our community. Passions run high, vitriol is common, insults are often levied, and neighbors turn against each other. The town divides into camps, them and us, pro this and anti that.

It doesn’t have to be that way; it should not be that way.

We have a very tough and detailed system of codes, excellent architects and representatives designing projects, and highly sophisticated planning staff at the city. The system is supposed to work efficiently, with applications being reviewed and vetted without delays.

Projects should be brought to hearing consistent with statewide norms for timing, where good projects are expeditiously approved, and bad ones quickly denied, without unnecessary delays. It is refreshing to hear universal support on the council to reform, fund, and expand the beleaguered Malibu planning department, but whether the time, effort and money will succeed remains to be seen. Having additional resources is imperative, but It will take the commitment of not only the professional City staff but our elected representatives, their appointed decision makers, and all of us, to make our system functional and fair. We can maintain our beautiful community, while allowing world class projects to proceed, without the vitriol, divisiveness, and without the unprecedented delays.

Back row from left, Kade, Danika, Donald; seated, Edwina, Grey, and Don Schmitz. Photo by Alyson Berg Photography

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outhern Californians love their temporal climate, and there’s no mistaking the allure of the near-constant sunshine, making Southern California the perfect setting for open-air architecture and design.

As a designer, I strive to harmonize and foster a connection between the elements. Blending the lines between a home’s interior and exterior surroundings allows a home’s natural light to be greatly increased. As a result, much larger living spaces and floor plans are created, providing the harmonious indoor-outdoor lifestyle that clients crave.

The options for replacing old windows and standard sliding doors with new modern technology door systems have become virtually limitless. Accordion-style nano fold system doors, pivot doors, and sliding track doors that tuck into walls are common upgrades today, making an enormous and immediate impact.

There are many more options to increase your space and bring nature in, so let’s break down some walls… or at least open them up and achieve the more harmonious lifestyle you’ve always craved.

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Begin installing simple doors on the main wall leading outside as they will instantly open a room, especially when combined with an entire wall of windows. This may seem obvious in a family room, but recently I installed arcadia doors for a client in her den, down the hall to the side of her backyard. She never thought about opening up the den wall, and once we opened it up, not only did it become a whole new room, it became an entirely new home!

It instantly created an open floor feeling from one room to the next by incorporating the outdoor space as a defacto room. She was so inspired by the new open floor plan that she built a vegetable garden right outside, visible from the family room and den. The sense of continuity and harmony with nature became not just more attractive to look at it’s also more functional as her family now grows their own food that they enjoy daily.

Depending on your existing floor plan, you can really start to see the possibilities. Homes with an L or U shape can cradle an outdoor living area and can benefit from tearing down a wall to the outdoors. Just remember, when you have doors leading outside, don’t block them with furniture. One of the biggest design mistakes I often see is when people place their sofas in front of the door leading outside.

This, in turn, forces you to walk around the furniture, disturbing the open flow design and creating a psychological barrier between indoor/outdoor living.

Once you remove all the furniture and physical obstacles out of the way, how do you create that indoor/outdoor feel, so it is all one continuous flow? A mainstay design element is extending the building material that is used inside to the outdoor area. Or vice versa. Stone and porcelain floors are perfect for indoor/ outdoor, and cedar cladding on the ceilings continues the flow outside, making the floor plan appear as one continuous room. Even if you have wood floors inside, you can match SUMMER 2022

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the color to stone or like material outside and achieve the illusion of one elongated space.

Consider a double-sided fireplace that opens to the inside and outside for gatherings and intimate dinner parties with friends. Put a flip top window in your kitchen with a counter on the yard side for a fun casual feature for entertaining.

Once you’ve broken through and you’re in the “great outdoors” of your home, it takes more than placing a sofa down to have an outside living area. Incorporate outdoor rugs, and layer them on. Outdoor TVs are fantastic for movie nights and game days. Lighting and artwork polish off a room, which also applies to outdoor living. Choose an outdoor lantern or chandelier to decorate and illuminate your outdoor space. There are tables and floor lamps specifically for use outdoors that have no wires! And gardens are the perfect space for sculptural art. Pump your space up a notch by investing in a one-of-a-kind piece.

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When it comes to selecting outdoor furniture, make a wise investment. Select items that withstand the weather and climate you live in and know how much maintenance they require. Wood is beautiful and sturdy but will weather, so make sure you are good with that. Poorly made woven materials will break down in no time in the heat of our summers. Instead, consider aluminum or faux wood and faux rattan materials. These are easily cleaned with soap and water and are lightweight enough to rearrange. Invest in outdoor covers and use them in the off-season.

I love using side tables and accessories that I commonly use indoors to really give that cozy look to an outdoor space.

Lastly, don’t forget about that outdoor kitchen and bar! Must-haves for outdoor kitchens are a Jenn Air ice maker, an Artisan pizza oven, and a large griddle for Hibachi and Fajitas! Yum! Now it’s time to get outside and enjoy your summer!

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Legacy Park

Learn more about the four natural coastal habitats found in our city with a visit to Legacy Park. This outdoor environmental park not only features walking trails and wildlife viewing areas, but is also home to educational resources about water quality and public health.

Malibu’s Best Parks Point Mugu State Park

With plenty of sights to be seen from within the park, hiking and biking is also a favorite attraction behind the scenes of this five-mile oceanfront spot. In addition to camping and backpacking throughout the area, guests can ride horses or enjoy the many mountain biking trails located throughout the park.

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Charmlee Wilderness Park

Shady picnic areas and supreme ocean views can be found across the 590 acres that comprise the Charmlee Wilderness Park. Located on Encinal Canyon Road, the park includes eight miles of hiking trails and an incredible amphitheater with a wide variety of public programs available.

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Malibu Bluffs Park

This six-acre park is located across from Pepperdine University on the oceanside of Pacific Coast Highway. Baseball diamonds, a skate park, and a multi-use field provide space for children and adults to enjoy recreation and relaxation overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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Trancas Canyon Park

Located on the western end of town, Trancas Canyon Park is open daily from sunup to sundown. A dog park, children’s play area and picnic tables provide a family-friendly atmosphere among the lush landscaping.

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Solstice Canyon

Dogs are always welcome on this easy hike which boasts nearly three miles of walking trails to the ruins of the Roberts Ranch House and a waterfall. Located off Corral Canyon Road, this hotspot’s parking lot fills up quickly so make sure to arrive early; parking is prohibited along the canyon roads.

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Malibu’s Best Hikes

Malibu Creek Rock Pool

This three-mile hike located inside Malibu Creek State Park puts you right in the epicenter of nature in the Santa Monica Mountains. Portions of the hike are shaded and lead you to serene pools and a massive volcanic rock wall. Be on the lookout for wildlife!

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Winding Way

Begin your 4-mile journey on the Winding Way trail at Pacific Coast Highway and hike your way to the gorgeous Escondido Falls. The 150-foot waterfall is a sight to be seen, and, is the tallest in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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While the trails are easy and begin near the Michael Landon Center, trail runners find Bluffs Park to be the best in looping through back roads set among stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. This kid-friendly spot features multiple trails for a light hike or jog that leads back to a big parking lot, baseball fields and a playground.

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Temescal Gateway Park in Pacific Palisades has several trail options throughout its 141 acres of oak and sycamore canyons, a waterfall, and ridgetop views, through the adjacent Topanga State Park, Will Rogers State Historic Park, and the 20,000-acre “Big Wild.” The access for the Temescal Canyon Trail, Temescal Ridge Trail, and the Temescal Rivas Canyon Trail to Will Rogers all begin in the park at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Temescal Canyon Road.

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Best Places to Take Photos

El Matador State Beach

Between the rocky terrain leading down to sandy shores, El Matador State Beach is known for its spectacular views. On any given day, couples, families and Instagram models traverse down the dirt pathway to a pristine beach for a chance at a few magical moments by the sea captured by their favorite photographers.

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Point Dume Natural Preserve

Hiking trails wrap around the top of the point with an incredible scene of the Pacific Ocean just below. Wildflowers soak up the sun and provide an awe-inspiring backdrop to cliffside views of crystal blue waters with seasonal sightings of whale migrations.

Leo Carrillo State Beach

Sea caves and tide pools make this collection of beaches a treasure chest of photo opportunities for anyone standing behind the lens. Unique rock formations and reefs can be found throughout this 1.5-mile stretch of coastline, with massive Sycamore trees lining the nearby campgrounds.

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Overlooking the world famous Surfrider Beach, the Malibu Pier is an iconic landmark in our little community. With a history that dates back to 1905, the Pier was initially built to support the Rindge family’s import and export businesses, and, decades later, was used as a stop for sport-fishing boats. Today, there’s nothing quite like watching the sunset over the water as surfers catch their last waves into shore.

Paramount Ranch

Located just a few miles outside of the city, Paramount Ranch is home to the film-famous Western Ranch—a hotspot for photographers looking to find a unique setting amid the Santa Monica Mountains. The National Park Services revamped the multi-use location in the ’80s, with pristine trails leading to old film settings and favorite picnic areas.

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Bonus: Most Serene Spot Serra Retreat — Malibu’s Best-Known Secret Serra Retreat is situated atop a hill at the point where the roar of the sea meets the might of the mountains. The 26-acre home to the Franciscan friars is a spot where you can release negativity and find serenity.

Reflection and meditation are not only encouraged—but requested.

The retreat aims to help visitors look to the future by representing Father Junipero Serra’s most famous statement: “always go forward, never turn back.”

Although located within a gated community, it can be visited Monday through Friday by simply letting the guard know you’re headed to the gardens. It is open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sit and read a book, meditate or simply take in the beauty of the

surrounding landscape on benches lining the paths. The scenery includes views of both the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The garden at the front of the property, where a large cross sits, faces the water.

One of the main attractions is the stone circle garden, a symmetrical haven that resembles a labyrinth. Guests can meditate in the circle or sit under the shade of the bell structure.

The property is brimming with vibrant flowers and a rich array of trees that provide shade within this place of contemplation. Art and tile work adorn structures throughout the grounds.

It’s truly Malibu’s best-known secret spot.

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Our Malibu Beaches The Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority helps members of the public “reach the beach.”

By Nicholas Mattson

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f the many beaches along the 21-miles of scenic beauty on the coast of Malibu, California, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) manages 12 beach access ways and two coastal overlooks, as well as three Malibu beaches — Lechuza, Escondido and Carbon-La Costa beaches.

MRCA is “dedicated to the preservation and management of local open space and parkland, wildlife habitat, watershed lands, and trails in both wilderness and urban settings, and to ensuring public access to public parkland,” and “is committed to providing maximum public coastal access to the spectacular Malibu coastline where the Santa Monica Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean.”

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Our Malibu Beaches To accomplish its goals, which include coastal access for all, MRCA launched a public information program to help the public navigate and enjoy the Malibu beaches, access ways, and Santa Monica Mountain coastal trails. This summer, you can access that information in the palm of your hand with the Our Malibu Beaches mobile app. As a steward of public funds and private donations, MRCA implements coastal access projects to increase the public’s ability to reach the beach.

“The coast is for everyone — a right guaranteed by the California constitution — irrespective of who you are, such as where you are from, what your income is, what you identify as your race, social-economic class, sexual and/or gender preference or what language you speak. Everyone is invited to recreate at and along the spectacular 21-miles of Malibu coast.”

With the Our Malibu Beaches app, that access is more available than ever, including information on parking, low-tide access, homeowner boundaries, public access hours, other special conditions, and the all-important tidbits on sunset walks on the beach.

Along with the app, MRCA provides information through social media platforms, MRCA’s website mrca.ca.gov/ coastal access,, print media like What to do in Malibu, or onsite at the beaches and access points themselves.

At one of the 12 beaches or coastal parks MRCA serves, you can find helpful signage, onsite information, QR (Quick Response) codes, or pull out the Our Malibu Beaches app to get comprehensive information about the beach, park or trails around Malibu and in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Whatever you read, discover, uncover, or realize about our Malibu beaches or yourself while you are here, the message is always the same — you are welcome here.

Onsite, when you find a QR code, scan it with a mobile device to discover information, including: • Where Can I Go on this Beach: all of the additional public lands are on the sandy beach. For example, an easement — the right to use someone else’s land for a specified purpose — may provide the public with the right to travel vertically from PCH or the first seaward road to the beach. These are known as “vertical easements” as these public easements allow people to get to the beach from PCH or first seaward road such as Broad Beach and Malibu Road; easements that allow the public to move and/or recreate along a beach are known as “lateral easements” as they allow the public to move, fish, sunbathe and recreate on the beach parallel to the ocean.

• Notice About High Tide Conditions: Some beaches are more constrained during high tides. Once the tide rises, people may face challenges in easily returning to their entry point to leave the beach. This QR code provides information on the daily high tides to let people plan their beach visits and avoid high tides.

• How Do I Get to the Park/Beach: This QR code informs people of beach to coastal mountain trail connections.

• MRCA is in the process of creating a 4th QR code: Your Coastal Access Rights and Beach Safety.

When visiting any Malibu beaches, or Santa Monica Mountain trails, take care to carefully read signage. Many visitors and nature lovers have been cooped up in a car and fighting traffic for parking and just can’t wait to get into the sun, sand, trails, surf and nature, but things can change from one visit to another and signs are there to provide important information about the area that help all the Malibu visitors enjoy the space together, safely and securely. Please abide by the beach and trail rules, such as, “No alcohol, No fires, Respect Private Property/ Neighbors, Operating Hours” and enjoy responsibly.

MRCA signs always have contact information for 24-hour Ranger Services along with the rules provided for your enjoyment of our spectacular Malibu beaches and Santa Monica Mountain recreation areas. Please enjoy responsibly and leave the coast better than you found it!

Thank you for coming to the Malibu coast. You are welcome here.

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Walk into history at the Getty Villa Museum he Getty Villa offers an incomparable setting for the study and enjoyment of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria, weaving together art, performances, family activities, lectures, theater, scholarship, conservation, and other activities to create an integrated educational and cultural experience for all ages. The Villa serves as a coastal gateway to the classical past for students, scholars, specialized professionals, and general audiences.

ARCHITECTURE Bordered by coastal mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the Getty Villa vividly evokes the classical world in its landscape and architecture.

Modeled after the Villa dei Papiri, a first-century Roman country house, the Villa is an airy, sunlit, environment, featuring mosaic floors and colorful trompe l’oeil walls and paintings. Its four gardens and grounds are planted with species known from the ancient Mediterranean, creating lush and fragrant places to stroll.

MUSEUM The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum’s extensive collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities, which comprises about 44,000 objects. More than 1,300 of them are on view in 27 galleries devoted to the permanent collection and organized to follow the historical development of classical art from the Neolithic Period through the late Roman Empire (ca. 3000 B.C.-A.D. 600). An additional six galleries present changing exhibitions, often featuring works from other national and international institutions.

Inspired by the popular Percy Jackson book series, the Demigods audio tour, available on the GettyGuide app, takes you on a personal quest around the museum, where you’ll meet heroes, dodge monsters, and avoid a certain unfriendly god.

Complementing the exhibitions and installations at the Getty Villa are a wide variety of public programs. They include an annual outdoor theater production in a dramatic 450-seat outdoor classical theater based on ancient prototypes, staged play readings, musical performances, film 2 screenings,

Family Festivals, artist demonstrations, lectures, workshops, and gallery and studio courses.

In addition to the public performances and exhibitions, the Getty Villa hosts a range of scholarly activities fueled by the presence of the antiquities collection and the resources of the Getty Research Library at the Villa, with a capacity of about 20,000 volumes related to the ancient world.

GARDENS The Getty Villa features four gardens that blend Roman architecture with open air spaces and Mediterranean plants.

In ancient times, gardens served both practical and aesthetic purposes at Roman country homes.

They let fresh air and light enter the home, and also acted as gathering places to have conversations or to escape the heat.

About 300 varieties of plants are used in the landscaping of the Getty Villa, many of which can also be found in the Mediterranean region. Visitors can stroll the gardens at their leisure or take guided tours offered multiple times daily.

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Admission to the Getty Villa is always free. An advance, timed ticket is required and can be obtained online at www.getty.edu, or by phone at 310-440-7300.

Exhibition Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World

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Open now, at the Getty Villa Museum the most significant turning points in Eurasian history, there was perhaps no more momentous encounter than that between Persia and the Classical World,” says Timothy Potts, Maria Hummer-Tuttle and Robert Tuttle Director of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

The ancient works in the exhibition include royal sculpture, spectacular luxury objects, religious images, and historical documents assembled from major museums in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

“Many remarkable objects from Ancient Iran spanning approximately 1,200 years will be on display for the first time in the U.S.,” adds Jeffrey Spier, Anissa and Paul John Balson II Senior Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

“We are honored to present this exhibition in Southern California, home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran, and to leading academic centers dedicated to the study and appreciation of Iranian history, art, and culture.”

The exhibition is organized in three parts. The first examines the establishment of the Achaemenid Empire in mid-6th century BC, when Cyrus the Great captured western Asia Minor (in present-day Turkey) and conquered the Greek settlements there. The second begins around 330 BC, following Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Achaemenid Empire. The final section of the exhibition is devoted to the Sasanian Empire, which, beginning in AD 224, created a new Iranian self-image.

Throughout, the influence and relationship between Persia and the Greeks is brought to life through art, history, and documents.

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Exhibition Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World is supported by two innovative digital experiences: a 360-degree immersive film onsite at the Villa and a highly interactive online website at getty.edu/persepolis. Both allow 0; visitors to walk in the steps of a Persian dignitary 24 – Coi 24 n of D2 through a digital reconstruction of the spectacular Kin g A n, A rdashir I, Sasania Achaemenid palace of Persepolis.

Iran, historically known as Persia, was the dominant nation of western Asia for over a millennium (about 550 BC–AD 650), with three native dynasties—the Achaemenids, Parthians, and Sasanians—controlling empires of unprecedented size and complexity. The exhibit hosts spectacular ancient works on view that explore the artistic and cultural connections between the rival powers of Iran, Greece, and Rome Their principal military rivals throughout this period were the ancient Greeks and Romans, with whom they nevertheless enjoyed an active exchange in many aspects of architecture, religion, and court culture, as is demonstrated in the artworks they produced.

“The military rivalry between the ancient Persian empires that controlled much of the modern Middle East, and the Greeks and Romans of the eastern Mediterranean, determined the geopolitical map of Eurasia from Britain in the west to the border of India in the east for over a thousand years.

In the early 5th century BC, against all odds, the Greeks repulsed a series of Achaemenid invasions that would have changed the cultural trajectory of Europe. Two and a half centuries later, Alexander the Great’s conquest of the East brought down the Achaemenids but also inspired an epochal crossfertilization of the two cultures and traditions. The rise of the Romans as the major Mediterranean power from the 2nd century BC made a clash of titans inevitable.

More than once the destinies of Europe and the Middle East hung on the outcome of mighty battles between the Roman emperors and the Parthian and Sasanian kings.

Yet throughout all these violent vicissitudes, an active exchange of goods, languages, ideas, faiths, and artistic visions, reflecting a strong mutual respect, flourished in both directions. We see this most vividly in the imperial imagery celebrating their kings and rulers that was propagated by both the Persians and their Greek and Roman adversaries. As we ponder

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Dr. Ali Mousavi, adjunct assistant professor of Iranian archaeology, and Dr. Farzad Amoozegar, director, Iranian music program and Persian music ensemble at UCLA, were consultants on the two digital initiatives.

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Malibu Summer Event Calendar TUESDAY, JUNE 21

1:30 p.m.

Make Music Topanga Festival. A free outdoor festival of music on the longest day of the year. Arielle Silver will play an afternoon set, hosted by Pebbles Clothing on their outdoor deck overlooking Topanga Creek, so you can soak in the natural beauty of the canyon.

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