Carbon Beach
Malibu, California
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 ensuites · 800 sqm
Nestled between the dramatic Santa Monica mountains and sparkling Pacific surf, this striking five-bedroom contemporary villa is one of the stand-out properties on Malibu’s ‘Billionaire’s Beach’. This design masterpiece by Olson Kundig, the celebrated West Coast architects behind some of America’s most beautiful private houses and iconic public buildings.
Its industrial look - all linear concrete, black steel and glass panels - is softened by light wood ceilings and floors, natural materials, and carefully curated artworks, many from leading LA galleries…
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… Within a 20-minute stroll along the sand is a choice of acclaimed restaurants including Nobu, Malibu Farm or Little Beach House. Or hike / cycle into the rugged coastal peaks, with elegy-inducing views of the southern Californian coast – all within an easy hit of LA’s galleries, museums and nightlife.
With five bedrooms accommodating up to ten guests, exceptional features include the internal cactus-filled courtyard surrounded by spacious ground-floor living areas and kitchen.
Upstairs’ bedrooms come with fabulous bathrooms – the main bedroom has two, alongside a private terrace with its own al fresco fireplace.
There’s also a gym, book-lined office, cinema room and wraparound deck with direct access to Carbon Beach.
Naturally, all fixtures, fittings and furniture are of the highest spec; the design pieces one of a kind.
Sit back and relax and allow our Team to arrange anything you need, be that a private chef, fitness instructor or sunset yoga sessions.
Key Features
Design Masterpiece
Uninterrupted Ocean Views
Direct Access to Carbon Beach
Curated Art Collection
Internal Courtyard
Wraparound Deck
Zen Cactus Garden
Cinema Room & Gym
Video Tour of the House
Photo Gallery
More Details
Bathrooms & Bedrooms
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…The master bedroom has two bathrooms, one with freestanding egg shell bathtub and widescreen ocean views, plus a dressing room and private decked terrace with concrete fireplace.
Art and artifacts include two Milanese De Padova chairs overlooking the Pacific. Huge Californian Landscape #1 by San Francisco-based architect Koak, with intense colours over sketches made in charcoal created from California’s wild fires.
There’s one guest room with glorious sea views, vintage curved Vladimir Kagan Sofa and terrace with sun beds. Two further first-floor guest rooms face the Pacific Coast Highway and there’s a ground-floor guest / staff bedroom.
Living Room
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…Hand-selected vintage pieces include 1950s Poul Jensen Z chairs; 19th-century French primitive coffee table with granite top from LA’s renowned vintage and antique showroom, Galerie Half; and tan leather De Padova sofas with African vintage fabric cushions. Unique Afghan rugs provide a cosy contrast to the linear fireplace.
The second living area has a custom-made Liaigre-style sofa, fibreglass coffee table and rustic 19th-century Chinese work table.
A dazzling multi-layered abstract canvas exploring the evolution of the human body is by LA-based Nevena Prijic.
Kitchen & Dining
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…There’s a 10-person dining table made from slab of gorgeously grained wood beneath hanging baton lights.
The professionally equipped catering kitchen for entertaining and functions can be concealed behind black metal panels.
Other Spaces
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The gym contains Peloton, treadmill and rowing machines. Art includes Beach Dancers 2016-2022 by Trinidadian artist Che Lovelace, a luscious Cubist-inspired depiction of his home island
The cinema room features a 100” television and cosy ‘melt-into’ cloud sofa
In the games room there is a handmade wooden ping pong table by Californian craftsman Sean Woolsey. Gut Check 2022 is a typically explosive, pulsating and colourful abstract oil painting by LA artist Lauren Quin.
One of two powder rooms features a seven-metre-high ceiling clad in Shou Sugi Ban charred timber
A book-lined office space has a custom-made concrete and steel desk, Eames office chairs and Ravenhill Pivot chandelier. Tondo by contemporary artist and dancer Nick Cave is a mixed media work inspired by his stage costumes.
Central to the house’s brilliant design, its glass walls can be fully opened to connect different sections of the interiors depending on your mood or practical requirements.
An internal Zen cactus garden has sun loungers, rocks and rustic stone pots.
Floor Plans
GROUND FLOORFIRST FLOORLocation
22008 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, is 28 miles west of Los Angeles. Car and helicopter transfers can be arranged from LA International Airport.
Make a Booking or an Enquiry
If you would prefer to talk to one of our team to make a booking, or if you have an enquiry, please feel free to contact us by either email or phone, we can’t wait to hear from you.
info@simonescapes.com
+44 (0)7595 466955
Things to do
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Grab a surf board at Little Beach House, Soho House’s Malibu offspring, or book a private lesson at Malibu Surf School or with Stingray, the Malibu Surf Coach.
Take a look at your wondrous beach villa and its coastal surroundings from the deck of a private luxury yacht with Luxury Liners.
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Spirit-lifting local cycle rides encompass the Santa Monica Mountains for five miles with memorable views along the Pacific coast and over to Calabasas. Drop down for healthy lunch at Erewhon Market café before cycling back through more magnificent scenery.
The Malibu coast offers superb walking, from gentle saunters to challenging ascents. Let Condé Nast Traveller be your guide for the likes of Mugu Peak, Solstice Canyon Loop, Point Dume Cove and Escondido Falls.
Though you have to be a member to play tennis at nearby Malibu Racquet Club, plentiful other options include Santa Monica and Calabasas.
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A 20-minute stroll along Carbon Beach delivers three exceptional options: Nobu for exquisite yellowtail jalapeno sashimi and miso black cod; Malibu Farm an organic hotspot whether at beach or pier end - expect sensational cauliflower pizza and grass-fed burgers; and Little Beach House for seasonal fare melding Mexican and East Mediterranean flavours
Fun local options also include…
The Broad Street Oyster Company for one of the best lobster rolls in town; Malibu Seafood for the freshest fish, crab, clam and squid; Dukes for a waterfront Hawaiian vibe and dishes like coconut shrimp with lilikoi alongside superb tacos.
Further Afield…
Gjelina, Venice for serious pizzas including bottarga, smoked mozzarella confit tomato, arugula and jalapeno.
Giorgio Baldi, Pacific Palisades, for fantastic langoustine pasta; Craig’s, West Hollywood, for high-end comfort food.
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Getty Villa Museum, Pacific Palisades. Classical Mediterranean antiquities exhibited in a recreated Roman villa.
Getty Centre, Brentwood, has six centuries of wonderful art set against contemporary architecture and gardens.
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Downtown LA, offers one of the world’s most compelling collections of modern art.
Galerie Half, Melrose Avenue, is a vintage and antique showroom specialising in mid-century furnishings and lighting.
Concierge
We want your holiday with SimonEscapes to be perfect. We offer a personalised concierge service during the booking process, so we can ensure your holiday is tailored to your exact requirements. From offering advice on the local area and places to visit, to arranging in-house catering and spa treatments, we’re here to ensure you have a stress-free stay. Below are just a few of the things we can help with…
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Catering for family or friends will be effortless; we can organise grocery delivery, a private chef, pre-cooked meal delivery, or a combination of all three.
Restaurant recommendations and bookings can be made for the very best restaurants in the area, whatever your tastes.
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Beauty treatments, massages and hairdressing can all be pre-booked and enjoyed locally or in-house.
We can also arrange personal training, Pilates and yoga sessions.
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We can arrange everything from golf, horse riding and hot air ballooning, to wine tasting experiences and chauffeur-driven cultural tours – just ask.
We can advise on the best local walks (with pubs en route!) and the best places for cycle and equipment hire.
Tickets can be pre-booked for theatre performances, racing fixtures and other local sporting events.
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Whether it’s babysitting, extra housekeeping or car hire, we’re on hand to help with whatever you need.
Please don’t hesitate to ask us about your requirements. We will always do our best to help you and if we can’t directly, we’re sure to know someone who can.
General Information
Some further information below, to questions you may have about your stay in one of our houses.
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Unfortunately, we do not allow pets at any SimonEscapes houses.
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All SimonEscapes houses are non-smoking.
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Check in is at 4.00pm; check out is at 10.00am.
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Parking spaces are provided for guests at all our houses.
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UK houses – Housekeeping during your stay is available at additional cost, upon request. Please discuss your requirements with us before you book.
Overseas houses – Housekeeping is complimentary at our overseas houses (along with a full team of staff at Godings Beach House, Barbados). Please ask us for details before you book.
A washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board are available at each house for guests’ use.
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All SimonEscapes houses are fully alarmed.
Further information can be found in our Terms & Conditions – please read these before you book.