for a fortunate few.

A private Malibu paradise
for a fortunate few.
As the antithesis of all things urban, MariSol presents an exceptional and
private lifestyle intimately attuned to the raw beauty of Malibu’s rural
side. To breathe the woodsy fragrance of coastal sage, to immerse in the
strengthening balm of the Pacific, to witness billions of stars at night, to
walk the same footsteps as the Chumash, to enjoy the resurrected microclimate and abounding native flora and fauna, to find the perfect wave,
to discover what the soothing sound of the surf does for the soul—each
is an enviable consequence of life within MariSol.
Here, on the golden landscape of westernmost Malibu, a fortunate few
will have the opportunity to become treasured stewards of Frederick
Rindge’s earthly paradise and come to experience a rarefied lifestyle
amidst the profound artistry that can only exist in the nature of MariSol.
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“IN THIS
CALM
AND SWEET
RETREAT,
THE STILLNESS
MAKES
THE MIND
ASCEND
TO HEAVEN.”
- Frederick Hastings Rindge, “Happy Days in Southern California,” 1898
and preserve a legacy.
In the late 1800s, Frederick Rindge found his earthly paradise along the beaches and canyons
of his Rancho Malibu, a Spanish land grant stretching more than 25 miles from Santa Monica
to the San Buenaventura River. On this picturesque land inhabited for centuries by only the
Chumash, Rindge raised his family and chronicled his adventures in written word. His dream
to live on his Rancho for the rest of his days was cut short. His ranch house was destroyed by
fire in 1903 and shortly thereafter Rindge, at the age of 48, passed away, leaving his widow to
preserve his beloved Rancho. She fought bravely, but lost. Death and taxes, public roads and
progress tore at the Rancho, and by the 1930s, it was gone. Pristine beachfront property was
chopped into 30-foot lots and sold to stars of Hollywood’s fledgling movie industry seeking
their own piece of heaven.
Today, near the westerly end of Rancho Malibu, at the base of Little Sycamore Canyon, under
the shelter of Boney Ridge, there remains a pristine and serene 80-acre piece of Rindge’s
fronting the Pacific, only a fortunate few will have the opportunity to fulfill Rindge’s dream,
preserve his legacy, and become stewards of this pristine land.
This is Rindge’s earthly paradise.
This is MariSol.
A private sanctuary where
nature reigns.
is enshrouded in a separate and tranquil world. This is Malibu’s rural side, where nature is
triumphant. MariSol’s eco-developer, in furtherance of resurrecting the land’s pristine state,
harvested seeds from the site’s prominent native species and carefully nurtured them into
more than 20,000 plants—re-vegetating the site into an exquisite kaleidoscope of color,
texture and fragrant scents. Native trees from nearby coastal locations were carefully relocated
As a result, MariSol now thrives with more than 2,000 native and other coastal friendly
trees—creating a micro-climate which has repropagated the native flora and fauna as they
existed when Rindge owned this land. Demonstrating superbly the beauty and harmony of
native coastal plant and animal life is MariSol’s one-of-a-kind botanical and butterfly garden, a
130 native California plant species flourish. To walk this magnificent garden’s trails under the
boughs of hundred-year-old specimen coastal oaks and toyons, which supported the Chumash
in centuries past on this garden’s very grounds, is dreamlike – bolstering the aura that only
exists in the nature of MariSol. Nearby an organic garden yields herbs, vegetables and fruit for
fresh and nutritious culinary options for MariSol’s homeowners.
Street lights have been eliminated to preserve the star-filled night skies and power poles
removed and utilities undergrounded on Pacific Coast Highway and neighboring streets
and filtration systems to preserve the quality of the ocean water for the enjoyment of present
and future generations.
The mere act of being at MariSol slows heartbeats and gently melts creases from overstressed
brows. It is a refuge of nature untamed where the air and water are pure—and the living,
profound. Simply put, if ever there was a setting that retains the true essence of original
California, this private, serene stretch of Pacific coastline is surely it.
* All photographs taken from MariSol property or adjacent beach area
Only seventeen estates on
80 sprawling acres.
MariSol presents a limited collection of seventeen private estate sites within its 80 acres:
elevated above the oceanfront estate sites; and a special property—a stunning 57-acre hillside
retreat dramatically overlooking all of MariSol and ten miles of rugged coastline.
meticulously framed by walls of stone quarried on site, providing extraordinary privacy and
natural beauty. With ocean frontage from 130 to 210 feet, surrounded by mature native trees
stunning ocean, island and mountain panoramas, to provide the highest degree of privacy,
and to embrace the path of the sun for optimal lighting and spectacular sunsets. Six of
native plantings. Within the privacy of one’s own estate, 70 to 90 feet above the natural beach,
the setting presents the surreal appearance that one is mere steps from the Pacific Ocean.
The MariSol team is available to assist owners in architect and consultant selection, aid in budgets and cost
estimates, advise and assist on building permit approvals—nearly everything to help each owner realize all
they envision. Here, Barry Berkus, A.I.A., reviews the progress of construction with homeowners and their
general contractor.
The MariSol Homebuilder Program simplifies and expedites the realization of one’s dream home.
Design freedom
oceanfront estate sites, free of construction challenges, is the unprecedented design freedom
granted to MariSol owners. MariSol’s unique Malibu location entitles MariSol’s homes to an
extraordinarily beneficial exemption from coastal development permits, removing the lengthy
set back ordinances, no 18-foot height restriction, and much less restrictive limits on the square
footage of the homes, owners have freedom to build to their dreams. Reaping the reward of the
ultimate freedom of expression, MariSol owners will be given a nearly blank canvas on which to
create their artistry in architecture. Imagine more spacious indoor-outdoor living, more inspired
panoramas in all directions, as well as seamless, infinity-edge pools the way they were meant to
be—providing the surreal illusion of being suspended in mid-air over the Pacific. Furthering the
simplified vision-to-dream-home process, all entitlements are intact, making MariSol a turn-key
custom estate opportunity beyond compare.
Spacious single-story living,
Marisol-style.
The MariSol Showcase Estate, masterfully designed by Barry Berkus, A.I.A., recognized for
decades as one of this country’s most influential and innovative residential architects,
sets the benchmark of design excellence for the entire community. With approximately
10,000 square feet of single-story indoor-outdoor living space made possible by 130 feet
of ocean frontage, this “green”, “smart” grand estate, together with its exquisite furnishings
and finishes, is an entertainer’s dream featuring extraordinary attention-to-detail and
seamless transitions between indoors and out. In every detail, the MariSol Showcase
Estate is an exceptional example of Malibu living.
Berkus and others on grassy lot
Urban Malibu within
easy reach.
For the social side of Malibu life, MariSol is just minutes
away from the heart of Malibu’s “downtown” in close
proximity to a tempting array of local pastimes: browsing
designer boutiques at the eco-chic Malibu Lumber Yard;
taking the kids to the playground at Malibu Country Mart;
the sculptured gardens of the Getty Villa; wine-tasting
at Rosenthal’s Vineyard; or perusing an art exhibition
To live above the
Ocean of Peace.
at Pepperdine. Camarillo Airport’s jet center is close,
providing exceptional convenience and service for owners
whose MariSol estate is a vacation home. For those
MariSol homeowners who do not want to venture from the
serenity and privacy of their “piece of heaven”, MariSol’s
Concierge will serve their every reasonable, and nearly any
in song by the Beach Boys. Surfing’s best are drawn on big swell days when the “Bombora” at
the east end of the beach breaks. Daily, the athletic, the adventurous and those with a passionate
zeal for the out-of-doors explore this pristine natural playground—sun worshippers, surfers,
paddle boarders, kayakers, scuba divers and colorful kite-surfers whose high-flying acrobatics
hold onlookers captive. Given MariSol’s commanding view, one can witness all this captivating
pageantry from the privacy of one’s home. The vibrant undersea realm, whose ocean waters
consistently garner A+ rankings from Heal the Bay, is a natural aquarium of colorful, curious and
abundant sea life: sea urchins dwell in their pristine state; bass, cod and barracuda dart under
the grandeur of giant kelp; porpoise and sea lions frolic, sometimes in the wall of a breaking
wave; and the Pacific Gray Whale mesmerizes spectators with numerous sightings from fall and
into the winter. Just minutes from MariSol, one can explore the numerous pocket beaches and
tide pools at Leo Carrillo, El Matador, Nicholas Canyon and other secret hideaways.
* All photographs taken from MariSol property or adjacent beach area
unreasonable, need.
Although Malibu may be the most prestigious beachside
enclave in the world, it has worked hard to retain its
unique sense of community. It’s a place where influential
people give their valuable time and resources to civic and
environmental causes that safeguard the Malibu way of
life. To be part of MariSol is to belong to a close-knit group
of individuals who feel a kinship living in and loving the
Malibu community of which they are a part.
In the company of
eco-visionaries.
Honoring land and legacy, MariSol’s developer has carefully
assembled a compilation of exceptional talent in architecture,
landscape design and environmental stewardship, creating
an incomparable Malibu residential retreat befitting its
have been taken by the development team to preserve and
enhance the natural landscape and other resources, creating
a rural Malibu character unlike any other. MariSol’s mature,
predominantly native landscaping and centerpiece private
botanical garden have been flawlessly executed. The low
density land planning of Marisol’s 80 acres allowing for a
maximum of only 17 residences preserves MariSol’s privacy
and serenity as well as the legacy Frederick Rindge so
proudly envisioned.
Flourishing with more than one hundred native California species is MariSol’s private and extraordinary botanical garden.
11312 Yerba Buena Road, Malibu, California 90265 Phone 310.589.8848 Fax 310.457.2329
www.MarisolMalibu.com