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For nearly 20 years, patients from Malibu have trusted their LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery to Dr. David Shapiro at the Shapiro Laser Eye Center. Malibu is a convenient – and beautiful — 30 minute drive from the Shapiro Laser Eye Center.

Malibu is located in western Los Angeles County and consists of a 21 mile strip of very beautiful Pacific coastline. Malibu is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south, Ventura County to the west, the Santa Monica Mountains to the north, and Topanga Canyon to the east.

Malibu’s beaches include Zuma Beach, Surfrider Beach, Malibu State Beach, Topanga State Beach, Point Dume State Beach, and Dan Blocker Beach. Local parks in Malibu include Malibu Bluff’s Park, Malibu Creek State Park, Leo Carrillo State Beach and Park, Point Magu State Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. Malibu’s famous attractions include the J. Paul Getty Museum, located just south of Malibu

Malibu was originally settled by the Chumash, who named the area Humaliwo, or the surf sounds loudly. The name Malibu derives from this word as the hu is not stressed.

Malibu has suffered from various devastating wildfires, including the Dayton Fire, the Decker Fire, and the Corral Fire. Residents of Malibu have also had to contend with several major landslides.

Malibu is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District with three elementary schools: John L. Webster, Juan Cabrillo, and Point Dume. Malibu is also served by Malibu High School. At a college level, Malibu is served by Pepperdine University, Santa Monica College, and Moorpark College.

Many of Dr. Shapiro’s LASIK and PRK patients from out of state or out of the country who visit Malibu after having their LASIK or PRK eye surgery at the Shapiro Laser Eye Center – even those from Europe and Asia — have recognized Malibu’s beautiful beaches from many major Hollywood film and TV productions, including the Gidget and surfing movies of the 1960’s.