Offered Exclusively · Unincorporated LA County · Malibu, CA 90265
Lookout
Ranch
20.89 acres of privately held, legally subdivided canyon land in the Santa Monica Mountains — above the marine layer, above the noise, above everything. This is not a house for sale. This is a generational opportunity to build a private agricultural estate, equestrian compound, or legacy ranch in the last undivided canyon in Malibu.
20.89
Total Acres
4
Individual Parcels
1,236–1,560
Elevation (ft)
$14,500,000
Asking Price
Agri-Tourism Estate · Regenerative Ranch · Equestrian Canyon
A Private Canyon.
Yours Alone.
Lookout Ranch is 20.89 acres of pristine, legally conforming land in Unincorporated Los Angeles County — Malibu, CA 90265 — subdivided into four individual 5.22-acre parcels, each with its own ocean and island views, its own private road access, and its own independent development rights.
The property sits within Corral Canyon — a quiet, private, dead-end canyon with one road in and one road out. There is no through traffic. No weekend motorcycles. No cut-through commuters. The canyon is yours. That privacy is not incidental — it is structural, permanent, and irreplaceable.
At 1,236 to 1,560 feet elevation, the property sits above the coastal marine layer more than 200 days per year. The Pacific Ocean stretches from Palos Verdes to Catalina Island. The Santa Monica Mountains surround the property on all sides. Two seasonal rivers carve through the lower canyons. Ancient heritage oaks — some with trunks exceeding 48 inches — form cathedral canopies across the ridgelines.
The land is zoned for agriculture, equestrian use, and residential development under Unincorporated LA County — not subject to the City of Malibu's more restrictive municipal codes. Horses, cattle, goats, chickens, ducks, and all farm animals are permitted. Crops, orchards, and vineyards are permitted. The canyon's natural topography, prevailing winds, and dead-end road configuration provide extraordinary natural protection from fire and wind — a consideration of immeasurable value in the Santa Monica Mountains.
AERIAL · CORRAL CANYON · MALIBU
20.89
Total Acres
ALTA Surveyed & Confirmed
4
Individual Parcels
Each 5.22 Acres · Private Roads to All
1,560+
Summit Elevation (ft)
Above the Marine Layer
200+
Days Above Clouds
Per Year
2+
Miles of Private Roads
Graded · Vehicle & Horse Access
2
Seasonal Rivers
Riparian Corridors · Native Habitat
1
Dead-End Canyon
One Road In · One Road Out
$14.5M
Asking Price
All IP & Domains Included
Regenerative Ranch · Infrastructure · The Hard Work Is Done
What Takes Others
Years and Millions.
Already In Place.
In Malibu, infrastructure is everything. Most raw land transactions take years and millions of dollars to achieve what Lookout Ranch already has: active city water, active city power, fully permitted septic, over two miles of private roads, and a completed ALTA survey. The hard work is done. The value is locked in. What remains is the vision — and the freedom to build it.
ALTA/NSPS SURVEY · JOB NO. 23-6778 · AUGUST 2023
City Water — Active
A 2-inch municipal water main feeds the entire property. Meter #1 is connected and active at Parcel 1. Meter #2 is on-site and awaiting connectivity. City water in Malibu is irreplaceable — new connections are no longer available. This alone is a multi-million-dollar infrastructure asset.
City Power — Active
Southern California Edison service is live on the property. Fully permitted electrical infrastructure. Power is accessible across all four parcels. No generator dependency. No off-grid workaround required.
Fully Permitted Septic
A complete, county-approved septic system is in place. All permits pulled, inspected, and signed off. Ready for immediate development without entitlement risk. This is the single most difficult infrastructure item to obtain in Malibu — it is already done.
ALTA/NSPS Survey Complete
Professional land title survey completed August 24, 2023 by Chris Nelson & Associates, Inc. (Job No. 23-6778). 909,799 sq ft / 20.89 acres confirmed. Four individual parcels legally described and recorded. Buyer-ready documentation.
2+ Miles of Private Roads
Over two miles of graded road network traverse all four parcels. Accessible by standard vehicles, trucks, horse trailers, farm equipment, and production vehicles. Roads connect all building pads, terraces, the duck pond, the greenhouse site, and the summit. The road network is the backbone of the entire estate's development potential.
Two Seasonal Rivers
Two seasonal rivers run through the lower canyons, fed by winter rains and natural springs. Lush riparian corridors with native sycamores, willows, and wildlife habitat. A rare and irreplaceable natural feature in the Santa Monica Mountains — and a critical water source for agricultural development.
Natural Fire & Wind Protection
Corral Canyon's dead-end road configuration, surrounding ridgelines, and prevailing wind patterns provide extraordinary natural protection from fire and wind. The canyon's topography acts as a natural firebreak. In a region where fire risk defines property value, this structural protection is priceless.
Gated Private Access
Secure gated entry. One road in, one road out. No through traffic. No public access. No easements through the property. The privacy is absolute and permanent — a structural feature of the land itself, not a temporary amenity.
Legally Conforming — Unincorporated LA County
All four parcels are legally conforming within Unincorporated Los Angeles County — not subject to the City of Malibu's more restrictive municipal codes. Agricultural use, equestrian use, and residential development are all permitted by right. No variance required for standard agricultural or residential development.
Equestrian & Agricultural Zoning
The zoning expressly permits horses, cattle, goats, chickens, ducks, and all farm animals. Crops, orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses are permitted. The terrain, road network, and open hillside paddocks are fully suitable for equestrian use. Corral Canyon is a beloved equestrian corridor — multiple neighboring properties keep horses.
Equestrian Canyon Estate · Four Parcels · Private Roads to Each
Subdivided for Maximum
Flexibility & Legacy Value
Each of the four 5.22-acre parcels carries its own unique ocean and island views, its own private road access, and its own independent development rights under Unincorporated LA County. Sell individually, develop as a unified estate, or hold all four as a legacy agricultural compound. The flexibility is unprecedented in Malibu.
01
Parcel 1 · 5.22 Acres
1,236–1,380 ft
- —Active city water meter — connected
- —Private road access
- —South-facing bluff pad
- —50-ft canopy pine grove
- —48" & 30" heritage oak trunks
- —Canyon mouth ocean & island views
The anchor parcel. Water meter active. Address delivered at closing.
02
Parcel 2 · 5.22 Acres
1,345–1,420 ft
- —Second water meter on-site (awaiting connectivity)
- —Private road access
- —Flat graded pad at 1,345 ft
- —Unobstructed Pacific & island views
- —Ideal agricultural terrace site
- —Coffee & saffron microclimate
Second water meter on-site, ready for connection. Address delivered at closing.
03
Parcel 3 · 5.22 Acres
1,391–1,470 ft
- —Central road junction — crossroads of the estate
- —Private road access
- —Existing 880 sq ft structure (+ 400 sq ft loft)
- —Renovation underway for R1 residential status
- —Mature oak grove (2–8" trunks)
- —Sunset Pacific & island views
The only existing liveable structure on the property — currently under renovation for R1 status.
04
Parcel 4 · 5.22 Acres
1,450–1,560+ ft
- —Highest elevation parcel on the estate
- —Private road access
- —East Bluff at 1,540 ft
- —Canyon drop overlook
- —360° Santa Monica Mtn & island views
- —Summit event & gathering site
Summit parcel — the highest point on the property. Address delivered at closing.
The Existing Structure · Parcel 3
One Liveable Dwelling.
The Foundation of Something Greater.
The only existing structure on the property is an 880 square foot dwelling with a 400 square foot loft, situated on Parcel 3 at approximately 1,391 feet elevation. The structure is currently undergoing renovation and is being brought to full R1 residential status under Los Angeles County code.
Upon completion, this will be a fully permitted, legally habitable residence — the first home on the estate. It provides an immediate foothold on the property while the buyer pursues the larger development vision across the remaining three parcels.
All other structures, residences, and improvements described on this listing are conceptual development opportunities — enabled by the zoning, the infrastructure, and the land itself. The buyer may apply to Los Angeles County for permits to build additional homes. Nothing beyond the existing structure is built or entitled.
880 sq ft
Main Living Area
400 sq ft
Loft
R1
Target Residential Status
Parcel 3
Location on Estate
EXISTING STRUCTURE · PARCEL 3 · RENOVATION IN PROGRESS
880 sq ft + 400 sq ft Loft · Targeting R1 Status
Film & Production Ranch · Agri-Tourism Estate · Private Family Compound
One Proven Revenue Stream.
Seven Opportunities Waiting.
01
Zoning Permitted · Vision
Agricultural Estate — Horses, Cattle & Farm Animals
The land is expressly zoned for horses, cattle, goats, chickens, ducks, and all farm animals under Unincorporated LA County. The terrain, road network, and open hillside paddocks are fully suitable for equestrian use. Over two miles of private roads double as riding trails with Pacific Ocean views. To own a private canyon in Malibu where you can raise horses and farm animals — that is not a privilege available anywhere else in this market.
02
County Application Required · Vision
Private Residential Compound — 2 to 4 New Homes
The four individually subdivided parcels create the framework for a multi-generational family compound. The buyer may apply to Los Angeles County for permits to build two to four new homes — each on its own 5.22-acre parcel, each with private road access, each with unique ocean and island views. No homes are currently built or entitled. The opportunity is in the land, the zoning, and the infrastructure that is already in place.
03
Proven · Operating Revenue Stream
Film & Photography Production — Active Revenue
This is the one revenue stream that is not a vision — it is a reality. Over 50 major brand and editorial productions have been filmed on the property, including Vogue China (February 2026 cover with Sarah Snook), GT's Living Foods, Hyundai, Paramount, Sony, Tyler the Creator, Stüssy, Reebok, and Timberland. Established profiles on Giggster, Peerspace, and Cinematic Locations. 18+ distinct filming locations across the 20.89 acres. Rates of $5,000–$25,000 per day. This revenue transfers with the sale.
04
Zoning Permitted · Vision
Estate Agriculture — Coffee, Saffron, Olive Oil, Avocado
The marine layer microclimate at 1,200–1,500 ft creates ideal conditions for estate coffee (FRINJ partner potential), saffron, Arbequina and Koroneiki olive oil, avocado, and citrus. These are not speculative crops — they are proven in this exact microclimate by neighboring Malibu farms. The zoning permits all of it. The infrastructure supports all of it. The vision is yours to activate.
05
Conceptual · Vision
Luxury Private Retreats — OOD House Vision
The development vision includes four OOD House brand retreat pods — each sited on its own graded pad with unobstructed Pacific Ocean views, private sauna, cold plunge, jacuzzi, steam room, and infrared light therapy. This is a conceptual vision, not an existing amenity. The graded pads exist. The views exist. The infrastructure exists. The retreats are the buyer's opportunity to build.
06
Conceptual · Vision
The Summit — Private Events & Gatherings
The highest point on the property at 1,550+ ft offers 360° panoramic views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The vision calls for a sealable bar and grill, fire pits, stone terrace, and catering kitchen for private events, wine tastings, and corporate retreats. This is a vision enabled by the land — not an existing structure.
07
Zoning Permitted · Vision
Greenhouse & Year-Round Cultivation
The site adjacent to the duck pond is ideal for a climate-controlled greenhouse for year-round production of premium herbs, microgreens, and specialty crops. Direct supply potential to Malibu's world-class restaurant community. The zoning permits it. The water is there. The vision is yours.
08
Included · Transfers with Sale
Digital IP & Brand Equity — Included in Sale
lookoutranch.io · ag.lookoutranch.io · all website code and content · established Giggster, Peerspace, and Cinematic Locations profiles · production agreement templates · @lookoutranch social media presence · 50+ production credit history. The brand is built. The audience is real. It transfers with the sale.
Film & Production Ranch · Proven Revenue · Active Operations
50+ Productions.
The World's Most Discerning Brands
Chose This Land.
Film and photography production is the only active, operating revenue stream on the property — and it is exceptional. Over 50 major brand and editorial shoots have been filmed here, generating $5,000–$25,000 per day. Established profiles on Giggster, Peerspace, and Cinematic Locations. 18+ distinct filming locations across the 20.89 acres. This revenue history, these profiles, and all associated intellectual property transfer with the sale.
Featured Production
Vogue China
February 2026
Sarah Snook — Emmy Award-winning star of Succession — photographed by Norman Jean Roy for the February 2026 cover of Vogue China. Shot entirely on location at Lookout Ranch. Executive Producer Rocco Liu flew the full creative team from China to Malibu specifically for this property.
"This cover story was shot at a ranch in Malibu. Vogue China made the effort to fly almost an entire team across the ocean. That commitment is precisely what gives the shoot its distinctive, poetic flavour."
— TheFashionSpot
Photographer
Norman Jean Roy
Executive Producer
Rocco Liu
Subject
Sarah Snook
Location
Lookout Ranch, Malibu
Vogue China
Editorial · Feb 2026
Cover shoot with Sarah Snook, photographed by Norman Jean Roy. Executive Producer: Rocco Liu. Flew the entire team from China to shoot at Lookout Ranch — a validation of the property's singular visual character.
GT's Living Foods
Brand · Kombucha & CocoYo
GT's Kombucha and CocoYo product campaigns shot on location. The property's natural, authentic California aesthetic is precisely what premium wellness brands seek.
Hyundai
Automotive · Campaign
Major automotive brand production. The property's dirt roads, canyon terrain, and ocean backdrops provide the ideal setting for vehicle campaigns.
Paramount Pictures
Film · Production
Hollywood studio production. The ranch's 18+ distinct locations — oak groves, canyon structures, dirt roads, ocean overlooks — provide a complete backlot in a single location.
Sony
Brand · Campaign
Electronics brand campaign production. The property's dramatic light quality — god-rays through heritage oaks, marine layer, golden hour — is unmatched in Southern California.
Tyler the Creator
Music · Creative
The creative director's eye chose Lookout Ranch for its raw, authentic California character — the same quality that attracts the world's most discerning brands.
Stüssy
Fashion · Editorial
Iconic streetwear brand editorial. The property's rustic structures, ancient oaks, and canyon terrain provide the authentic California backdrop that defines the brand.
Reebok
Footwear · Campaign
Global footwear campaign. The property's terrain diversity — from canyon floors to 1,560-ft summit — provides every shot in a single location.
Timberland
Footwear · Campaign
Outdoor footwear brand campaign. The heritage oaks, dirt roads, and natural terrain are the perfect canvas for authentic outdoor lifestyle content.
Donut Media
Automotive · YouTube
Popular automotive YouTube channel. The property's roads and terrain provide the ideal setting for vehicle content with 10M+ subscribers.
Rock & Republic
Fashion · Editorial
Premium denim brand editorial. The canyon structures and natural California light create the authentic, lived-in aesthetic the brand demands.
Happy Camper
Brand · Campaign
Lifestyle brand production. The property's outdoor living spaces and natural beauty align perfectly with the brand's California outdoor ethos.
The Atmosphere
Above the Clouds.
Below the Stars.
Real photographs from the property. No filters. No renderings. No AI. Morning fog, marine layer, golden sunsets, night skies, and Pacific Ocean views — this is what it looks like, every single day.
Sunset
Vivid Orange Sunset · Summit View
Above the Clouds
Above the Marine Layer · 1,500 ft
Morning Fog
Morning Light · God-Rays Through Canyon
Night Sky
Moon Over the Mountains · City Lights Below
Above the Clouds
Island in the Clouds · Twilight
Sunset
Golden Moonrise Through Clouds
Night Sky
Los Angeles City Lights · 30 Min Away
Ocean
Pacific Ocean · Palos Verdes to Catalina
Morning Fog
Ranch Road · Heritage Oak Cathedral
Night Sky
Moon Above the Marine Layer
Above the Clouds
Island in the Clouds · Dawn
Sunset
Sunset Over the Marine Layer
Ancient Oak Grove
Century-old canopy · Morning fog · God-rays
Canyon Structures
Weathered sheds · Authentic patina · Period pieces
Ranch Roads
Winding dirt roads · Horse & vehicle access · Drone-friendly
The Existing Dwelling
880 sq ft + 400 sq ft loft · R1 renovation in progress
Wildlife & Nature
Bobcats · Hawks · Native fauna · Living ecosystem
Production Staging
30+ vehicles · Truck access · Flat terrain
Private Family Compound · Agri-Tourism Estate · Location & Lifestyle
Thirty Minutes from Everything.
Worlds Away from All of It.
Lookout Ranch occupies a rare position in the Los Angeles geography — deep enough in Corral Canyon to deliver absolute privacy and silence, yet close enough to Malibu's beaches, restaurants, and the 405 to reach DTLA in under an hour.
Property Location
Corral Canyon · A Private Dead-End Road
Lookout Ranch · Corral Canyon · Unincorporated LA County · Malibu, CA 90265
34.0597°N · 118.7472°W
Satellite view showing Corral Canyon Road — a dead-end canyon with one entrance. The property occupies the upper ridgeline with Pacific Ocean views to the southwest.
Drive Times from Property Gate
~8 min
PCH / Malibu
~18 min
Zuma Beach
~22 min
Nobu Malibu
~20 min
Van Nuys Airport
~35 min
SoFi Stadium
~35 min
LAX
~35 min
Beverly Hills
~40 min
Dodger Stadium
World-Class Hiking · Ocean Views
Trails Begin at Your Gate
Corral Canyon Loop
From property gate
World-class trail system begins at your doorstep. Ridge trails with 360° Pacific Ocean views. Bobcat, deer, and hawk sightings daily.
Backbone Trail
~5 min drive
67-mile trans-Santa Monica Mountains trail. Panoramic ocean views from Malibu to the San Fernando Valley.
Malibu Creek State Park
~10 min drive
2,983 acres of protected wilderness. Rock Pool swimming hole. M*A*S*H filming location.
Solstice Canyon
~12 min drive
Waterfall trail with ruins of the Roberts Ranch. Shaded canyon hike with year-round stream.
Point Dume State Beach
~18 min drive
Iconic Malibu headland with whale watching, tide pools, and the famous Westward Beach.
Castro Crest
~8 min drive
Dramatic ridge hike at 2,824 ft. Panoramic views from the Channel Islands to downtown LA.
Wildlife & Birding
A Living, Breathing Ecosystem
Mountain Lion
Active mountain lion territory in the Santa Monica Mountains — a sign of pristine, intact ecosystem.
Bobcat
Regularly photographed on the property. Healthy population throughout Corral Canyon.
Red-Tailed Hawk
Nesting pairs on the property. Thermal updrafts from the canyon create ideal hunting conditions.
Mule Deer
Resident herd. Visible at dawn and dusk on the lower terraces and along the ranch roads.
Great Horned Owl
Nocturnal residents in the heritage oak grove. Audible on still nights.
Gray Fox
Common throughout the property. Tree-climbing fox species unique to California chaparral.
Malibu Dining
World-Class Restaurants Minutes Away
Nobu Malibu
~22 minJapanese · Omakase
The definitive Malibu dining experience. Oceanfront deck, celebrity clientele, world-class sushi.
Moonshadows
~20 minSeafood · Oceanfront
Iconic Malibu restaurant on the Pacific Coast Highway. Sunset cocktails on the deck.
Soho House Malibu
~20 minMembers Club · Restaurant
Private members club with restaurant, pool, and beach access.
Malibu Farm
~22 minFarm-to-Table · Pier
Organic, locally sourced menu on the Malibu Pier with ocean views.
Geoffrey's Malibu
~22 minCalifornia Cuisine
Cliffside dining with panoramic Pacific views.
Tra di Noi
~20 minItalian · Malibu Country Mart
Beloved neighborhood Italian. Outdoor patio, handmade pasta.
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Private Showing
Lookout Ranch is offered exclusively at $14,500,000. The sale includes all four parcels, all infrastructure, all intellectual property, all domain names, all websites, all established production platform profiles, and the complete brand history.
Asking Price
$14,500,000
Total Area
20.89 Acres (ALTA Verified)
Parcels
4 × 5.22 Acres — Parcel 1 through Parcel 4
Road Access
Private Roads to All Four Parcels
Existing Structure
880 sq ft + 400 sq ft Loft · R1 Renovation Underway
New Homes
Buyer May Apply to LA County for 2–4 New Homes
City Water
Active + Pending 2nd Meter
City Power
Active — SCE Service
Septic
Fully Permitted
Survey
ALTA/NSPS Complete — Job No. 23-6778
Agricultural Use
Horses, Cattle, Goats, Chickens & All Farm Animals Permitted
IP Included
All Domains, Websites, Production Profiles
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