Originally settled by the Chumash Indians, Malibu was called “Humaliwo,” which translates to “where the surf sounds loudly.” The modern day name Malibu derives from this, with the “hu” prefix no longer being pronounced. From the late 19th century until 1938, Malibu was owned by a wealthy family, the Rindges. Frederick Rindge originally bought the property at a now laughable $10 an acre. Malibu is one of the most affluent places in the world, but it is also prone to natural disaster such as fire and earthquakes. There are many residential areas in Malibu, all with their own distinctive names and histories, along with many beaches in varying degrees of “trendiness” or “exclusivity.” Every week starting this week we will be showcasing a different area in Malibu on Thursdays, starting with the Los Angeles County Line next week.
Sources:
1. Humaliwo: An Ethnographic Overview of the Chumash in Malibu. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24435.
2. MALIBU HISTORY: THE RINDGE FAMILY. http://www.malibucomplete.com/mc_history_rindge.php.
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