Eastern Malibu in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Malibu's Earliest History
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 23, 2023
1. Malibu's Earliest History Marker
Malibu's earliest history begins at this site where the Chumash people lived in a thriving village they called Humaliwo meaning, "the surf sounds loudly."
Malibu modern history begins around 1802 when Jose Tapia received a Spanish land grant that enabled him to establish the Malibu Rancho - the first large ranch in this area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 34° 2.061′ N, 118° 40.843′ W. Marker is in Malibu, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Eastern Malibu. It can be reached from Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road, on the right when traveling south. Located on the grounds of the historic Adamson House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90265, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: This Parcel of Land (a few steps from this marker); Malibu Lagoon (within shouting distance of this marker); Lath House (within shouting distance of this marker); Green Man Sculpture (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Adamson House (about 300 feet
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 23, 2023
2. Malibu's Earliest History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on December 12, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
