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10 Reasons I'm Thankful to Live in Malibu

As Thanksgiving approaches (the best day of the year!), it’s hard not to express thanks for all the blessings in my life. It’s been an amazing five months, and our dream of living in Malibu has yet to disappoint. Here are just a few of the reasons why I’m thankful to call our "27 miles of scenic beauty" home.


10. My new night-light is the Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier...

9.   ...and my alarm clock is the sound of the waves.

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8.   Our sunrises and sunsets match any vacation sky I’ve ever seen.

7.   There are endless places to explore and miles of paths to walk.

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6.   Sunday's Farmers' Market guarantees nice people and great produce.

5.   A local winery. Cheers to the Rosenthal Estate Tasting Room!

4.   We have the best neighbors...and they like good music.

3.   “Going to the beach” no longer means packing up a car and driving 50 miles.

2.   Duke’s, Nobu, Howdy’s, Paradise Cove and every restaurant in between!

1.   Living here fulfills a lifelong dream. And for that, I am eternally grateful.


Happy Thanksgiving and let us all give thanks!




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