adamson house and malibu lagoon museum

Spent a lovely day just wandering around before my guided tour by one of the local residents. They are very proud of this landmark that is now a state park. Start off in the reception area where they give a narrative on the history...it is quite remarkable how it started. The house is beautiful and the pottery tiles beautifully display the work done at Malibu pottery before its demise. You won't be disappointed by the architecture, landscaping and the breathtaking views. Make sure you allow enough time to really enjoy it.....about 2 hours.

This home is a wonderful find. It is a place very rich in early Malibu history and it is full of amazing tile and fantastic views. Tile is throughout the home and in one hallway the tile is so intricate it looks like a rug on the floor. If you love historic homes this is one of the best I have been to. The tour starts out with 15-20 minutes of history to set the stage for the tour of the home. The guides are volunteers who love to ber there with visitors. I believe the cost is $10 - $15 and parking is on the PCH or in the beach lot adjacent to the property. You pay at the pay station and put the ticket in your window. If you can park on the PCH it is free parking but busy there. You may drive past it as it is secluded so get some detailed directions. Very near the Malibu Pier. Don't miss it.

The most unusual thing about this house is the extensive use of tiles throughout the home. The original residents owned the Malibu Tile Company and used the tiles lavishly throughout this remarkable Spanish Colonial style house. I had never seen tiles designed to look like intricate carpets on the floor. The nine bathrooms also provide lavish and detailed tile designs. The home looks out over the beautiful Malibu Coast and sits right above Surfriders Beach which can easily have 100 surfers bouncing the waves. The docent Dana was extremely well informed and gave a thorough tour. Cost of tour is $7 (no senior discounts). Parking will cost you $8 on the weekend if you are unable to secure a place on the Pacific Coast Highway. The home also overlooks the Malibu Pier which was once an active boating port and railroad drop. It is also a possible wedding venue.

This house/museum is off the Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu, and right on the water near Surfriders Beach. It has been lovingly taken care of and shows how the well-to-do lived at that time. The tiles are stunning. Well worth the 1.5 hours you'll spend.

A unique historic home stepped in local history and color. Go just to see the amazing tilework throughout the house (my favorite were "faux persian carpets"). The setting is idyllic as well. Our tour guide was excellent. I highly recommend this charming place.

If you like history and Architecture, you will love the Adamson House. Call ahead to ask about parking and tours. Our docent Dana Perkins was very good and truly enhanced the tour. Bring your camera and consider having lunch on the Malibu Pier while your there.

I have lived in Los Angeles my entire life and been to Malibu every summer, yet somehow I had missed Adamson House. It first appeared on my radar a few years ago and I have been wanting to go every since. What a beautiful day we had visiting on a warm, clear day in January. The beautiful grounds and house overlook the ocean, with the waves breaking at the foot of the manicured lawns - fantastic! The house itself is a work of art, each detail well planned and expertly executed for that era. The tile is really a work of art. The bathrooms off each room are amazing in their use of tile, each one a unique experience. I loved the use of wrought iron throughout the house for lighting and window treatments - exquisite! I thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing day touring this historic house and its grounds. We were lucky enough to find convenient (and free) street parking on the Pacific Coast Highway, just a very short walk from the front entrance. The entrance fee was $7 per person for an hour long docent led tour, well worth it for the history and details you would miss otherwise. After the tour we took the short walk to the Malibu Pier and had lunch at Malibu Farm Restaurant - delicious! A wonderful end to a wonderful afternoon, overlooking the ocean on a beautiful day. What could be better?

We stopped here a have a walk during a long drive. The history of the house & garden is really interesting. Beautiful gardens to walk around. Beautiful tile work. Worth a stop.

Just about everything and anything that was possible to enjoy, craft, or otherwise instill into a living space during the time of its construction is here. Despite the obvious costs involved, it is not gaudy, lending a nice view of what is possible if one had the money and the means -- and the class to do it right.

Nice house with a garden for pic-nics and relaxing. The house is small and nice, not very much to see. Good for a quick, relaxing stop.

This was a fascinating story of the town of Malibu and it's early owners. The tour is full of interesting history. The grounds are beautiful, and the views fabulous! We went to the Watts Towers the next day only to be surprised that the history of the Malibu tile company was there as well! Well worth it for anyone interested in the history of the area. You can't take pictures inside, but do bring your camera for the outside views.

This private home perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean is a hidden wonder. It is easily passed up as you whizz down the Pacific Coast Highway as the signage is small. Put it's worth a turn around and visit. The home and grounds were owned by various early residents of LA and was built in the 1920's when the PCH was just finished. Today the home has all the original furnishings complete with clothes in the closet. The granddaughter of the original settlers, along with her husband, built this home.When you arrive, you are given a tour of the home. We were even able to enjoy our picnic on the grounds. The staff is very knowledgeable.

Docent-led tour makes for a trip through time, back to the beginnings of Malibu. Beautiful tile work abounds. The site by the ocean is lovely. The planting superb. Hard to leave.

Go now before a lack of funding from the City lets this treasure crumble! It has no conservator and no curator...the docent tour was wonderful and you see much of the house.

Take a tour to enjoy this great house. They also have a garden tour on Friday's at 10:00 am. Definitely worth the $7.00 admission if you like history and architecture.