Editing Malibu, California (section)

== Parks and recreation ==
[[File:Malibu pier.JPG|thumb|right|The Malibu pier near [[Surfrider Beach]]]]

California State Parkland in the hills behind Malibu provides extensive horseback-riding, hiking, running, and mountain-biking options, affording many different views of the [[Santa Monica Mountains]], the curve of the [[Santa Monica Bay]], [[Santa Catalina Island, California|Santa Catalina Island]], and the [[San Fernando Valley]]. There are many points of access to the [[Backbone Trail System]] throughout the local canyons, as well as a variety of smaller, local trailheads.

[[Pacific Coast Highway (California)|Pacific Coast Highway]] is popular with road cycling enthusiasts for its vistas. The route also has a reputation for being quite dangerous for cyclists, which inspired the creation of the Dolphin Run, an annual community event commemorating local victims of reckless driving. The Dolphin Run was held each Autumn from 1990 to 2004.

In late June 2008, the Malibu Pier reopened after $10&nbsp;million in renovations.<ref>{{cite news |last=Groves |first=Martha |title=Reopening marks new chapter in Malibu Pier's history book |date=June 28, 2008 |work=The Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pier29-2008jun29,0,1691155.story |access-date=June 29, 2008 |archive-date=July 2, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080702051826/http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pier29-2008jun29,0,1691155.story |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Malibu Bluffs Community Park and Malibu Bluffs Recreation Area ===

The former Malibu Bluffs State Park ownership changed hands in 2006 after the California Department of Parks and Recreation transferred the park's {{convert|93|acre|ha}} control to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://smmc.ca.gov/ |title=Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy website |publisher=Smmc.ca.gov |date=December 1, 2002 |access-date=November 5, 2007 |archive-date=April 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420113103/http://www.smmc.ca.gov/ |url-status=live }}</ref> They established the '''Malibu Bluffs Recreation Area''', an Open Space Preserve of {{convert|90|acre|ha}} on the bluffs between the Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Road, directly opposite Pepperdine University and [[Malibu Canyon Road]]. The {{convert|100|ft|m|adj=on}} bluffs rise above Amarillo Beach and Puerco Beach across Malibu Road. Five public stairways (which adjoin private property) lead down to the shoreline from the base of the bluffs. The trails begin from the spacious lawns in Malibu Bluffs Community Park

The Malibu Bluffs Recreation Area surrounds the {{convert|6|acre|ha|adj=on}} '''Malibu Bluffs Community Park''', whose {{convert|10|acre|ha|adj=on}} parcel the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy sold to the city.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130128082727/http://www.malibutimes.com/articles/2005/03/04/news/news4.txt MLL's 50th year] from the ''Malibu Times''</ref> It consists of the Michael Landon Community Center, baseball diamonds, and soccer fields.<ref>[http://www.ci.malibu.ca.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=detailgroup&navid=174&cid=3826 Malibu Bluffs Park (local)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111163955/http://www.ci.malibu.ca.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=detailgroup&navid=174&cid=3826 |date=January 11, 2009 |publisher =City of Malibu}}</ref> Home of the Malibu Little League<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malibulittleleague.org/ |title=Malibu Little League's official website |publisher=Malibulittleleague.org |access-date=July 19, 2009 |archive-date=May 5, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505171002/http://www.malibulittleleague.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref> (MLL), Malibu AYSO,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malibuayso.org/ |title=Malibu AYSO official website |publisher=Malibuayso.org |access-date=July 19, 2009 |archive-date=September 8, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908054536/http://www.malibuayso.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref> are youth soccer organizations that share practice fields. For over 20 years, the State Parks planned to return the land to its native wetlands and vegetation.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120905091804/http://www.malibutimes.com/articles/2006/09/21/news/news3.txt Bluffs Park under local control] from the ''Malibu Times''</ref> A rider to a California state law was written specifically in the 1950s to allow baseball, with its attendant field accoutrements, to continue being played in the state park.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130128065120/http://www.malibutimes.com/articles/2005/01/27/news/news2.txt 20-yr conflict over Malibu Bluffs Park] from the ''Malibu Times''</ref> Other city parks include Las Flores Creek Park, Malibu Bluffs Park, and Trancas Canyon Park.

=== Malibu Legacy Park Project ===
Malibu Legacy Park is a restoration project undertaken by the city with broad community support.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malibulegacy.org/ |title=Malibu Legacy Park (local) |publisher=Malibulegacy.org |access-date=February 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207143810/http://www.malibulegacy.org/ |archive-date=February 7, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A vacant, {{convert|20|acre|ha|adj=on}} plot of land owned by [[Jerry Perenchio]] was sold to the City of Malibu in 2005 with strict deed restrictions prohibiting any further commercial use.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malibucomplete.com/mc_people_wealthy_perenchio.php |title=Malibu'S Wealthy: A. Jerrold Perenchio |publisher=Malibucomplete.com |access-date=September 21, 2008 |archive-date=December 3, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081203141236/http://www.malibucomplete.com/mc_people_wealthy_perenchio.php |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_A-Jerrold-Perenchio_J3C6.html | work=Forbes | title=#85 A Jerrold Perenchio | date=September 21, 2006 | access-date=September 4, 2017 | archive-date=October 17, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017045742/https://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_A-Jerrold-Perenchio_J3C6.html | url-status=live }}</ref> It had agricultural land with geraniums, other flowers and vegetables planted by the Takahashi family since 1924.<ref name="malibucomplete1" /> The state-of-the-art water treatment plant takes [[stormwater runoff]] that accumulates in the park to mitigate the stormwater pollution in Malibu Creek, Malibu Lagoon, and Surfrider Beach.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.westerncity.com/Western-City/February-2014/CCHelenP-Malibu-Legacy-Park/ |title=Malibu's Legacy Park: A Public Works Approach to Sustainability |magazine=Western City |publisher=The League of California Cities |first=Robert L. |last=Brager |date=February 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |archive-date=October 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012081032/http://www.westerncity.com/Western-City/February-2014/CCHelenP-Malibu-Legacy-Park/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Malibu Legacy Park Project responds to critical issues, including bacteria reduction by stormwater treatment; nutrient reduction in wastewater management; restoration and development of riparian habitats; and the development of an open space area for passive recreation and environmental education. In addition, the project will be linked by a "linear park" to neighboring Surfrider Beach, Malibu Pier, Malibu Lagoon, and Malibu Bluffs Park.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.annenbergfoundation.org/news/news_show.htm?doc_id=635503 |title=Annenberg Foundation &#124; News &#124; City of Malibu Announces $2 Million Matching Grant from |date=June 13, 2023 |publisher=the Annenberg Foundation |access-date=September 21, 2008 |archive-date=January 13, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090113181805/http://www.annenbergfoundation.org/news/news_show.htm?doc_id=635503 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Ball sports are prohibited in the park along with running/jogging and other sports.<ref name="malibucomplete1"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.malibusurfsidenews.com/archives/current_issue121505.pdf |title=Malibu Surfside News |access-date=February 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130224432/http://www.malibusurfsidenews.com/archives/current_issue121505.pdf |archive-date=November 30, 2012 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> The park includes many educational features, an outdoor classroom, and other informative features which explain the different habitats.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malibulegacy.org/aboutus.html |title=Malibu Legacy Park Features |publisher=Malibulegacy.org |access-date=February 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017154020/http://www.malibulegacy.org/aboutus.html |archive-date=October 17, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Surfrider Beach===

On October 9, 2010, Surfrider Beach was dedicated as the first [[World Surfing Reserves|World Surfing Reserve]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.worldsurfingreserves.org/malibu-world-surfing-reserve-dedication| title=Malibu World Surfing Reserve Dedication| publisher=World Surfing Reserves| access-date=March 11, 2012| date=March 10, 2012| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716075819/http://www.worldsurfingreserves.org/malibu-world-surfing-reserve-dedication| archive-date=July 16, 2012| df=mdy-all}}</ref>

Across the street from the civic center of Malibu, Surfrider Beach is adjacent to the Malibu Colony and Malibu Pier. This surfing beach was featured in 1960s surf movies like ''[[Beach party film|Beach Party]]''. The Surfrider point break stems from the Malibu Colony into Santa Monica Bay and carries the nickname "Third Point". Surfing at this spot is popular during the winter.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/socal-surfing-seasons-pros-and-cons/1132|title = What is the Best Season to Go Surfing in Southern California?|date = April 19, 2017|access-date = August 15, 2020|archive-date = December 31, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201231203333/https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/socal-surfing-seasons-pros-and-cons/1132|url-status = live}}</ref>