Near Pacific Coast Highway (State Highway 1) near Serra Road, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by Stiles O. Clements in 1929, this Spanish Colonial Revival home contains the best surviving examples of decorative ceramic tile produced by Malibu Potteries. During its short existence from 1926 to 1932, Malibu Potteries made an . . . — — Map (db m118362) HM
Near Malibu Canyon Road 1 mile north of Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the left when traveling north.
On this site in May 1960 Theodore Maiman built and
operated the first laser. A number of teams around the
world were trying to construct this theoretically anticipated
device from different materials. Maiman's was based on a
ruby rod . . . — — Map (db m296044) HM
In 1892, Frederick and May K. Rindge, Rhoda Adamson's parents, purchased the 13,315 acre Malibu ranch. Upon Mr. Rindge's death in 1905, his wife inherited the ranch. This prime real estate attained notoriety many times in its history, most notably . . . — — Map (db m237680) HM
Near Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road.
The Mediterranean design of the Green Man, the God of Fertility, was incorporated into this retaining wall and beautiful fountain. Malibu Potteries was once again responsible for the craftsmanship of this exquisite tile and Green Man sculpture. . . . — — Map (db m237686) HM
The ancient volcanic cone of Point Dume was once used as sacred space by the native Chumash. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, sailing ships used it as a critical landmark to avoid nearby submerged rocks.
Today this site is used by the . . . — — Map (db m301406) HM
Near Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road.
In 1903, Frederick Rindge incorporated the Hueneme, Malibu and Port Los Angeles Railway to prevent any other railroad from traversing his Malibu property. Following his death, the construction and operation of the railroad were continued by his . . . — — Map (db m237692) HM
On Pacific Coast Highway (State Highway 1), on the left when traveling east.
On October 10, 1542 famed Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovered a large Chumash Indian Village close to the sea at which he first claimed possession of Alta California lands for the King of Spain. He was greeted by the Indians who . . . — — Map (db m74707) HM
Near Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road, on the right when traveling south.
One of Rhoda Rindge Adamson's many interests was gardening. At times several full-time gardeners used this lath house to maintain beautiful gardens.
This is the end of the self-guided tour. If you are able, please join the volunteers . . . — — Map (db m237690) HM
On Civic Center Way 0.1 miles west of Cross Creek Road, on the left when traveling west.
Surfing
In 1907, George Freeth, a Hawaiian,
introduced surfing to Southern
California. Another Hawaiian, Duke
Kahanamoku, was one of the first
to discover the perfectly formed
waves of Malibu's Surfrider Beach.
In the . . . — — Map (db m294749) HM
Near Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road, on the right when traveling south.
Malibu Lagoon is where Malibu Creek meets the Pacific Ocean. The result is a unique environment of plant and animal life adapted to fresh and salt water. Over two hundred species of birds can be seen here at various times of the year. Down these . . . — — Map (db m237677) HM
On Pacific Coast Highway at Serra Road, on the left when traveling west on Pacific Coast Highway.
Malibu Potteries was located on the beach about a
half mile beyond the pier and used clay from the ranch.
Mrs. Rindge, trying to supplement her income following a disastrous
legal battle, was looking for oil on her property but found . . . — — Map (db m206576) HM
The tiles surrounding the entry door and on the planters in the courtyard are examples produced by Malibu Potteries. The company had been established in 1926 by Mrs. Adamson's mother, May K. Rindge.
The 1920's was the golden age of tile making . . . — — Map (db m237683) HM
Near Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m237678) HM
Near Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road.
This Original Malibu Railroad Tie was laid in 1905 and uncovered after eighty years at Latigo Bay.
Note: This was a standard gauge railroad with a 4'8˝" inside measurement. — — Map (db m237687) HM
On November 24, 1793, English explorer George Vancouver, commander of an expedition to determine the extent of settlement of the northwest coast of America, named this rocky promontory, Point Dume, after his Franciscan friend, Father Francisco . . . — — Map (db m123039) HM
Near Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road, on the right when traveling south.
This parcel of land was a gift from Mrs. Adamson's mother, May K. Rindge. The house was completed in 1930 as the Adamson's summer cottage but became the family's primary residence in 1936.
The Adamson House was designed by architect Stiles . . . — — Map (db m237672) HM
