The sky glows pink during sunset at Point Dume Beach on Oct. 20. Junior Adrielle Lanae Zindler said Point Dume Beach is one of her favorite places to watch the sunset. Photo courtesy of Adrielle Lanae Zindler There are few sights that compare to a vivid sunset over the Pacific Ocean. For many, a sunset is a medium to reconnect with nature and find peace in a busy world. Lucky … [Read more...] about Chasing Sunsets in Malibu: Students Reveal the Hidden Spots
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Malibu Surf Coach Embraces Surf Community
Chris "Stingray" Stiegler (third from right) poses with a group of his students after a surf lesson on Broad Beach in July 2018. Stingray said he starts his students out on a foam-topped longboard anywhere from 8-to-11 feet long. Photos courtesy of Heather HillNo board? No wetsuit? No problem. Malibu’s very own Chris “Stingray” Stiegler provides it all … [Read more...] about Malibu Surf Coach Embraces Surf Community
The Coast of California: Finding the Hidden Gems
Photos Courtesy of Maverick Tuner and Amelia Edmonson There’s a reason why hundreds of songs talk about it. Why people spend their entire lives dreaming about it. Because driving up (or down) the coast of California can change your life. It can show you sights you only ever knew from pictures. It can make you feel big, make you feel small, and make you feel an endless … [Read more...] about The Coast of California: Finding the Hidden Gems
Swimming for Survival: The Journey of the Pacific Gray Whale
Art by Cassandra Stephenson and Photos Courtesy of Dana Wharf Javier Monzon, a mammalogist and Assistant Professor of Biology at Pepperdine, stood waiting with his class for nearly two hours at Point Dume in hopes of catching a glimpse of a Pacific gray whale. In the two years since he started teaching at Pepperdine, Monzon brought his Zoology and Animal Behavior … [Read more...] about Swimming for Survival: The Journey of the Pacific Gray Whale
Discover Malibu’s Hidden Gems
Photos by Terra AtwoodThere have been countless times when I've overheard someone complaining about the lack of things to do in Malibu. Every time I hear that, it breaks my heart a little because it is simply not true. Malibu is more than just beaches and açaí bowls. Here are a few places to add to your list this year. Point Sand Dune Just along Pacific Coast Highway … [Read more...] about Discover Malibu’s Hidden Gems