Malibu - life is too short to live it elsewhere

Chapter 26: Malibu - life is too short to live it elsewhere

FYI: Malibu - a 27-mile strip of Pacific coastline -
is a secluded city of understated glam; like a classy,
massive Tiffany gem, in which facets magical blue
hues of the ocean refract and mingle with golden
rays of the sun. It is a shining beachfront community
with it's wonderful sandy beaches, where the most
sexy lifeguards keep watch - if you have ever seen
“Baywatch” - you know what I am talking about.
Being home to many celebrities, accomplished
actors, movie moguls and sparkling personalities
of the entertainment industry, it is also a city of
refuge – where rich and beautiful pursue a
sophisticated life-(style) surrounded by the scenic
beauty of Malibu’s nature, lush high hedges around
their vast villas and a whole housekeeping crew.

A fashionable Malibu goddess possesses at least five
Bikinis and doesn’t leave the house without sun
protection factor 50. Driving an Italian convertible
along the PCH she wears big ass designer shades that
hide her face. Her long, wavy hair swirls in the ocean
breeze. Her perfectly manicured hands hold a smart
phone that sparkles in the sun while she talks away...
Voila - a scene from the fabulous life of a Malibu diva.

One of these beautiful Californian summer days, I
was invited to spend the day with a fabulous friend
who lives in Malibu. This is when I was privileged to
get an insight into the ocean breeze infused glitz of
the "Malibu way of life". My friend’s house – a
luxurious sanctuary nestled at the edge of a cliff, far
away from the hustle and bustle and busy traffic of
Los Angeles’ streets is equipped with a pool, a gym,
a home theater, a spacious terrace, a garden and a
miniature basketball court. Here in Malibu everybody
seems relaxed, well balanced and self-fulfilled. So is
my friend: she is hardly ever out in the clutter and
nerve-wracking "climate" of L.A.’s streets, she
informed me.
Her house and grounds are literally filled with peace
and harmony - sacred silence permeated with salty
ocean breeze aromas and tender rays of sun nurse
soul and senses. Seagulls and ocean waves create the
only background sound. From the spacious terrace
appointed with a pool and Jacuzzi I look down from
the cliff on surfers waiting to catch a THE wave ...

A friendly, though glossy vibe filled the spacious rooms
and long halls of her house. Furnished and decorated
neatly using grey, white and cream hues, the extensive
floor to ceiling windows allowed a stunning view over
the ocean, while golden rays of the Malibu sun bathed
the interior marvelously. After giving me a tour through
the splendid interiors of her house - we did Yoga on the
private beach. Cooling off in the pool and relaxing with
a drink we hang out for a while, sharing stories and
watching the endless horizon.

The signature Malibu Inn - is where we went to grab a
bite for lunch: an iconic beachside eatery, luxurious hotel
and bar venue with live entertainment and a long-term
treasured tradition that caters to sea food fans with an
inventive array of coastal cuisine, starving surfers and to
Malibu’s vegetarian girls (like me), offering special Tofu
options like the "Tofu Burger" - which I truly loved and
savored. The lovely waitress - another special friend of
my - gave us a special deal on our food and kindly
introduced us to her boss, the chef of the Malibu Inn
restaurant. Patrons hang out al fresco at the cozy terrace
or amid a picturesque native-American-themed indoor
setting.

Our next stop: the Malibu Lumber Yard Mall - a fantastic
outdoor mall made entirely of attractive hardwood, a tribute
to the old lumber yard that used to be located here - where
my friend introduced me to some fancy little boutiques.
This is when I have fallen in love with a cute pink bikini that
I have found at this popular store "Kitston". Now it was
time for a 5 o' clock coffee. Starbucks is where Lumber Yard
Mall shoppers get their daily dose of caffeine while watching
beautiful peeps and relaxing in the cool shadow of the ample
sunshades.
This is a truly beautiful mall: A spacious deck drenched in
sunlight invites you to stay a while on the cozy chairs. Two
levels face into a wood stage where bands play live music
on weekends. Palm trees swish in the breeze while the
mountains tower above you majestically. Fish swim about
in the cylindrical kelp tanks. A picturesque Malibu fairy tale.

… Did I already mention that my Malibu friend is a renowned
personal trainer to a famous clientele that includes Brad Pitt
and Lisa Marie Presley to name but a few? She is a fitness
guru, expert nutritionist and grows her own veggies in her
garden. “Working on the inner strength and overall health”-
is her vocational philosophy. Her sinewy curves and
Hollywood-star good looks are a magnet for attention. …