Malibu
Definitive California pointbreak, often described as the "original perfect wave," located on the northern arm of Santa Monica Bay in Los Angeles County; a surf-culture hothouse, and the center for much of the advancement in surfing performance and board design from the mid-40s to the mid-60s. "Malibu," surf journalist Paul Gross wrote, "is the exact spot on earth where ancient surfing became moder...
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Malibu, 1940sSubscribe to view
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Malibu, around 1957. Photo: Dick MetzSubscribe to view
Dru Harrison, 1969. Photo: Rich WilkenSubscribe to view
Malibu beach party, around 1950Subscribe to view
Matt Kivlin, Malibu, early 1950s. Photo: Joe QuiggSubscribe to view
Malibu, 1940s
Malibu, 1960s
Malibu, around 1957. Photo: Dick Metz
Dru Harrison, 1969. Photo: Rich Wilken
Malibu beach party, around 1950
Matt Kivlin, Malibu, early 1950s. Photo: Joe Quigg