Malibu Pier, A pier in Malibu, United States
Malibu Pier is a wooden dock on the Pacific coast in California. It extends roughly 780 feet (238 meters) into the ocean and has twin buildings at the end that once housed a bait shop and a restaurant.
The dock was built in 1905 as a supply port for a large ranch and served to ship fruit and building materials. It opened to the public in 1934 and was rebuilt after several storms in the 1940s and 1990s.
The name Malibu derives from the Chumash village of Humaliwo, meaning "the surf sounds loudly." The pier's bait and tackle shop has served anglers for decades, and the annual Malibu Pier Surf Contest draws local riders. Visitors can watch fishermen land mackerel, halibut, and occasionally sharks.
Access is free, and visitors can fish from the wooden deck or simply enjoy the view of the Pacific. The best conditions are during calm weather, as storms sometimes temporarily close the structure.
This spot marks the eastern edge of the world's first surf reserve, recognizing the importance of the waves here. The story of Gidget, a teenage girl who learned to surf here in the 1950s, helped make surfing popular and turned the area into a global symbol for the sport.
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