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Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum

23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-8432
Ranked #4 of 31 attractions in Malibu
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Beaches
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: The historic home of Merritt Huntley Adamson, a local rancher, is set along the beautiful Malibu coastline and is home to a museum that explores the...... more » Owner description: The historic home of Merritt Huntley Adamson, a local rancher, is set along the beautiful Malibu coastline and is home to a museum that explores the history of Malibu. « less
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Los Angeles
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Its $7 per person to get in and was very interesting to see - recommend. More

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Thousand Oaks, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Right next to the ocean - what an artistic masterpiece More

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Leesburg, Virginia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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Beautiful house, inside and out. Every single room is richly decorated with tile work. The cabinetry is also really well made and ornamented. Unfortunately, they don't allow pictures to be taken inside. It was a great way to spend an afternoon. We really enjoyed our visit. More

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Chatham, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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We loved this house! It is such a treasure on this very modern piece of coastline. This house itself is beautiful and the tiles that were made there are exquisite. The tour is very informative and well worth paying for as you get a real in depth history of the area, the building, the people who built it, and people... More

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Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

the ocean is at your feet......and the views are amazing. More

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New York City, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
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The tile work on Adamson House is insane -- I spent an hour just wandering around the outside taking pictures, and there are very helpful explanatory markers. I didn't get to see inside as it was closed when I was there -- minus one star for not being open on my schedule ;-) More

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Los Angeles, CA
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012
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We've lived here all our lives and passed this often, but visiting whetted our appetite to learn more about this family. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
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This big home/little mansion shows off the tilework that this area was known for. The archectecture was well thought-out and the execution was exemplary. The setting is stunning--the view of the beach from the balcony is great. More

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Malibu, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Take a tour of the Adamson House. Well worth it. The historical and cultural information is interesting and the place is in a magical setting. Combine it with a 5 minute trip up the hill to Serra Retreat for an amazing view of Malibu Colony. More

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Hamburg, Germany
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

If you are interested in history, go there for a group visit that will last more than 2 hours. The guide was great and gave a lot of information on the area, going back to the Indians that were there and the first Spaniards who moved to California. The house is really beautiful and has a very nice Spanish/Moorish style.... More

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