The sand is closer than you think. At Malibu Sand Suite #15, the boundary between interior and coastline nearly dissolves. Set directly on Carbon Beach, one of the most coveted stretches of shoreline in Southern California, this oceanside residence places you at the water's edge with nothing between you and the Pacific but a few steps of warm sand. It is the kind of address that rarely opens its doors, a private suite tucked along a beach so exclusive it earned the nickname Billionaire Beach decades ago.
The suite itself is designed for extended stays, furnished with the comforts and proportions of a proper home rather than a hotel room. You'll find a fully equipped kitchen, generous living areas, and the kind of coastal light that shifts through the space as the day unfolds. The décor leans clean and contemporary, with an emphasis on openness and ocean views that make the interiors feel like a natural extension of the beach outside. Floor-to-ceiling windows and direct beach access ensure the sea is a constant presence, whether you're cooking breakfast or settling into the couch at dusk. Bedding, linens, and household essentials are provided through Stay Awhile, the hospitality platform managing the property, which curates a collection of high-end residences designed for guests who prefer the privacy and rhythm of a home over a traditional hotel.
Carbon Beach occupies a singular stretch of Malibu's coastline, positioned along Pacific Coast Highway between the Malibu Pier and a string of iconic surf breaks. The neighborhood is quiet and residential, but you're minutes from Nobu, the Malibu Country Mart, and the local surf culture that defines this part of the coast. Malibu operates at its own pace, and from this particular address, the surrounding landscape feels both intimate and expansive. Morning walks along the shoreline, afternoon light on the water, the sound of waves through an open window at night.
What stays with you after Malibu Sand Suite #15 is the proximity. Not proximity to restaurants or attractions, though those are close, but the nearness of the ocean itself. You sleep with the tide just outside. You wake to it. There is no lobby, no hallway, no distance to cross. Just the suite, the sand, and the wide Pacific stretching to the horizon.
The sand is closer than you think. At Malibu Sand Suite #15, the boundary between interior and coastline nearly dissolves. Set directly on Carbon Beach, one of the most coveted stretches of shoreline in Southern California, this oceanside residence places you at the water's edge with nothing between you and the Pacific but a few steps of warm sand. It is the kind of address that rarely opens its doors, a private suite tucked along a beach so exclusive it earned the nickname Billionaire Beach decades ago.
The suite itself is designed for extended stays, furnished with the comforts and proportions of a proper home rather than a hotel room. You'll find a fully equipped kitchen, generous living areas, and the kind of coastal light that shifts through the space as the day unfolds. The décor leans clean and contemporary, with an emphasis on openness and ocean views that make the interiors feel like a natural extension of the beach outside. Floor-to-ceiling windows and direct beach access ensure the sea is a constant presence, whether you're cooking breakfast or settling into the couch at dusk. Bedding, linens, and household essentials are provided through Stay Awhile, the hospitality platform managing the property, which curates a collection of high-end residences designed for guests who prefer the privacy and rhythm of a home over a traditional hotel.
Carbon Beach occupies a singular stretch of Malibu's coastline, positioned along Pacific Coast Highway between the Malibu Pier and a string of iconic surf breaks. The neighborhood is quiet and residential, but you're minutes from Nobu, the Malibu Country Mart, and the local surf culture that defines this part of the coast. Malibu operates at its own pace, and from this particular address, the surrounding landscape feels both intimate and expansive. Morning walks along the shoreline, afternoon light on the water, the sound of waves through an open window at night.
There's something about a property with only six suites on a stretch of sand this storied—Carbon Beach carries its 'Billionaire's Beach' nickname with quiet conviction, and this place leans into that intimacy rather than fighting it. The interiors borrow their palette from the beach itself, all natural materials and muted tones, and the floor-to-ceiling windows don't just frame the Pacific, they dissolve the boundary between suite and shoreline. It's the kind of place where the salt air finds its way inside and you stop noticing the line between indoors and out. What stays with you isn't the luxury but the proximity—sand literally steps from your door, waves audible through the night, dolphins close enough to kayak alongside if timing allows. It suits the traveler who wants Malibu without performance, where the ocean does all the work.
Guest
This was such a joyous retreat. By far, the most immaculate, pristine Airbnb we’ve stayed at yet. Excellent location with easy public beach access. The property was a very luxurious and spacious space. Our family truly enjoyed our stay here.
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All great!
Guest
Great jumping off point to explore Malibu. Walkable to some attractions, though we also drove to some hikes/destinations that were further afield.<br/>Beautiful place. Extremely responsive host! Would stay here again
Guest
Great stay!
Guest
I've stayed a couple of "Stay Awhile's" properties. The older I get, the more I really appreciate dealing with professionals. SA is definitely a pro. I really appreciate the customer service, the maintenance staff and the overall presentation of their properties. We will be back
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