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Moving in Malibu: what we handle for you

Malibu stretches 21 miles along the Pacific Coast and is known worldwide for its celebrity estates, pristine beaches, and stunning canyon properties. Moving here means navigating PCH traffic, narrow canyon roads, and gated communities — challenges our Malibu movers handle daily. Popular neighborhoods include Point Dume, Malibu Colony, Zuma Beach area, Las Virgenes Canyon, and Malibu Park. Many homes feature ocean views, require long driveways, and have limited parking — all factors we plan for in advance. Our Malibu moving services include full-service packing, specialty item handling (wine collections, artwork, surfboards), and coordination with HOAs and gated communities. We are fully insured for all Malibu relocations. Whether you are moving into a beachfront rental or a multi-million dollar estate in the hills, Best Movers LA has the expertise and equipment for a seamless Malibu move.

Malibu by the numbers

Governed by	City of Malibu (Los Angeles County)
Population	10,421
Homes owned / rented	75.4% / 24.6%
Housing type	67.9% single-family · 2.8% in 2–4 unit buildings · 15.2% in 5+ unit buildings · 14.1% mobile homes
Median year built	1976
Median home value	$2,000,000+
Median rent paid	$3,500+ a month, utilities included
Moved in the past year	16.2% of residents (LA County: 9.2%)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Figures are 2020–2024 averages and predate the January 2025 Palisades Fire, which also destroyed homes in Malibu.

Malibu has a mix of houses (67.9% of homes) and larger apartment buildings (15.2%), so every quote starts with the access details at both ends: stairs, elevator, parking. 16.2% of residents moved in the past year (LA County: 9.2%), which keeps end-of-month moving dates in Malibu in short supply.

Local guides: Moving to Malibu: neighborhood guide

Services available in Malibu

Malibu moving FAQ

Access, parking and permits in Malibu

PCH homes often have no driveway access for a large truck, so we shuttle.

Canyon roads — Topanga, Las Virgenes — need advance planning.

One thing people get wrong about moving in Malibu: it is a separate city, not part of Los Angeles, so the LADOT process everybody reads about online is the wrong process. Curb reservations for the truck are issued by Malibu itself, on the city’s form, at the city’s fee, with the city’s lead time. Best Movers LA checks what is currently being asked against your date rather than assuming, because smaller cities change these quietly.

Malibu is about 39 road miles west of Downtown LA — a distance you don’t pay for. Under California’s double drive time rule only the drive between your two addresses is billed, counted twice; on our most common runs from Malibu at $88/hr for two movers, that adds:

From Malibu to	Actual drive	Billed (doubled)	Added at $88/hr
Calabasas	13 mi · about 26 min	52 min	$76
Woodland Hills	18 mi · about 36 min	72 min	$106
West Hills	18 mi · about 36 min	72 min	$106

No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.

Nearby areas we serve