The Malibu Country Mart (also the Country Mart or MCM) is a large outdoor lifestyle center or "boutique mall" located in the heart of Malibu at the Civic Center of Malibu, California. The center features a popular public

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, outdoor dining and

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area, unique sculptures and public art, multiple

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options, free

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, and on-site

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Description

The Malibu Country Mart encompasses of land in the heart of the Malibu Civic Center and comprises approximately of high-end retail, dining, and service providers. Its buildings are a mix of architectural styles, displaying Spanish, Mediterranean, modern, and rustic influences. Other features of the property include unique gardens and

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, outdoor dining and picnic areas, and a children's playground. Because of its high end retailers, the Malibu Country Mart has been a destination for the famous and the well-heeled who inhabit the beachfront property west of Los Angeles. The Malibu Civic Center area is the primary local gathering place, known for being frequented by locals and visitors, alike. Some reports suggest that the area has also become an increasingly popular venue for

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. Limited development and high demand continue to lead to rising

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prices, and in turn lead to a market in which each successive generations of property buyers is typically wealthier than the one that preceded them. These demographic trends help to explain both a burgeoning market for

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and a diminishing market for prosaic and practical homegoods. Some in Malibu are said to express concern that there will be a "multitude of places to buy a $200 t-shirt, but no place to buy a hammer or a nail."

Location

The Malibu Country Mart is located one block off the Pacific Coast Highway in the heart of the Malibu Civic Center, minutes away from Pepperdine University, Malibu High School (MHS), and the

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. The property is approximately 20 minutes from

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, the

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, the

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, and the Conejo Valley.

Ownership

The property was purchased in 1986 by Koss Companies, now known as
Koss Real Estate Investments

Malibu Legacy Park Project

Directly adjacent to the Malibu Country Mart is a currently vacant, plot of land formerly owned by billionaire media tycoon and Colony resident Jerry Perenchio and sold to the City of Malibu in 2005 with strict

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restrictions prohibiting any commercial use. Current plans for the site involve the development of a state-of-the-art park that is said to work as an "environmental cleaning machine", reducing pollution impacts in Malibu Creek, Malibu Lagoon, and the world-famous Surfrider Beach while simultaneously improving water quality, restoring a native riparian habitat, and preserving open space. The project will be linked by a "linear park" to the neighboring Surfrider Beach, Malibu Pier, Malibu Lagoon, and Malibu Bluffs Park. Between Cross Creek Road and Webb Way east to west, and between Civic Center Way and PCH north to south, it has been the site of the annual Labor Day Weekend Chili Cook-Off festival since 1982.Malibu Complete – Malibu Chili Cook-Off Land Purchase
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Tenants

The Malibu Country Mart has 67 merchants encompassing a variety of upscale boutiques, restaurants,

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services, and art galleries. Many new tenants have signed leases at the Malibu Country Mart in recent years.

Retailers

* All Things Bell * ba&sh * Bleusalt * Brandy Melville * Chrome Hearts * Faherty Brand * John Varvatos * M.FREDRIC * Malibu Colony Co. * PAIGE *

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* Ron Herman * Sunroom * Tobi Tobin * Vince * Vuori

Dining

* Tra di Noi * Taverna Tony * Lucky's Steakhouse * John's Garden *

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* SunLife Organics * Malibu Mutt's Grill * Malibu Kitchen

Gallery

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References

External links

* Shopping Malls in the United States *
Upscale Shopping in Malibu
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Malibu Complete
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