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Adamson House
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Alumni Park (Pepperdine University)
Alumni Park (Pepperdine University) · Spatms, CC BY-SA 4.0
Pepperdine University Malibu Canyon Entrance Gate
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Pepperdine University, California

Pepperdine University is a community of 3,087 people in Los Angeles County, California.

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Population3,087 ACS 2024
Land area0.5 sq mi
ZIP codes90263, 90265
Nearest airportSanta Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) 15 mi

Why visit Pepperdine University

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Pepperdine University, Mesa Peak, Adamson House and Malibu Historic District.

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 70°F; December lows average 50°F.

Things to do5

Pepperdine University

School

Private university near Malibu, California, USA

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Mesa Peak

Scenic view · 1.5 mi

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Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts

Cinema and theater

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Malibu Bluffs Peak

Scenic view · 0.7 mi

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Malibu Cinemas

Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi

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Museums and landmarks3

Adamson House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi

Single-family detached home in Malibu, California

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Malibu Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi

Historic district in Malibu, California, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds13

Alumni Park, Pepperdine

Park

Park in Malibu, California, USA

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Amarillo Beach

Beach · 0.9 mi

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Cameron Nature Preserve at Puerco Canyon

Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi

3450 Puerco Canyon, Malibu

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Firestone Fieldhouse

Sports field and stadium

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Legacy Park

Park · 1.3 mi

23500 Civic Center Way, Malibu

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Malibu Beach

Beach · 1.4 mi

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Malibu Bluffs Park

Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi

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Puerco Beach

Beach · 0.9 mi

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Alumni Park

Park · 0.4 mi

24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu

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Perenchio Golf Course (Private Pitch & Putt)

Golf course · 1.4 mi

9 hole Pitch & putt also is a park

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Corral Canyon Park

Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi

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Pepperdine University Open Space

Hiking and trails · 0.6 mi

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1 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes14

Blue Bottle Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi

23401 Civic Center Way, Malibu

Mo-Su 06:30-18:30

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Howdy's

Cafe · 1.3 mi

23401 Civic Center Way, Malibu

Su-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-20:00

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Real Coconut

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

23401 Civic Center Way, Malibu

Mo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop

24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi

23755 West Malibu Road, Malibu

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi

3900 Cross Creek Road, Malibu

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Marmalade

Restaurant · Regional · 1.5 mi

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Clark's Oyster Bar

Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi

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Broad Street Oyster

Cafe · 1.5 mi

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Johns Garden

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

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Light House

Cafe

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Malibu Yogurt & I

Ice cream · 1.1 mi

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2 more on the map.

Churches and places of worship5

Shopping6

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Gas and EV charging4

Schools, colleges and libraries6

Healthcare3

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Map of Pepperdine University

59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

60°January: 3.1 in of rainFebruary: 3.1 in of rainMarch: 1.7 in of rainApril: 0.6 in of rainMay: 0.2 in of rainJune: 0.1 in of rainJuly: 0.0 in of rainAugust: 0.0 in of rainSeptember: 0.0 in of rainOctober: 0.5 in of rainNovember: 0.8 in of rainDecember: 2.0 in of rainJanuary: 62°FFebruary: 62°FMarch: 62°FApril: 63°FMay: 63°FJune: 66°FJuly: 69°FAugust: 70°FSeptember: 70°FOctober: 68°FNovember: 67°FDecember: 63°FJanuary: 50°FFebruary: 50°FMarch: 52°FApril: 53°FMay: 56°FJune: 59°FJuly: 62°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 61°FOctober: 58°FNovember: 54°FDecember: 50°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan62°F50°F3.1 in0.0 in
Feb62°F50°F3.1 in0.0 in
Mar62°F52°F1.7 in0.0 in
Apr63°F53°F0.6 in0.0 in
May63°F56°F0.2 in0.0 in
Jun66°F59°F0.1 in0.0 in
Jul69°F62°F0.0 in0.0 in
Aug70°F62°F0.0 in0.0 in
Sep70°F61°F0.0 in0.0 in
Oct68°F58°F0.5 in0.0 in
Nov67°F54°F0.8 in0.0 in
Dec63°F50°F2.0 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Santa Monica Pier (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$199,432median household income
$979,700median home value
$3,139median monthly rent
20.2median age
90.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%of homes are owner-occupied
13.3 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 186%18 to 3483%35 to 648%65 and over3%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
  • 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
  • 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
  • 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
  • 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
  • 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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