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Adamson House
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National Register of Historic Places

Adamson House

Also known as Adamson House at Malibu Lagoon State Park

Malibu’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 28, 1977; only 434 of California’s 2,865 listings are older
Listed 1977Malibu
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About Adamson House

Adamson House, at 23200 W. Pacific Coast Highway, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 28, 1977: the first place in Malibu to be listed. Only 434 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its town planning, landscape design, art and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 5.8 acres.

What it isSingle-family detached home in Malibu, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 97 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1930 to today

  1. 1930Built, designed by Stiles O. Clements
  2. 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 49 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

23200 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Adamson HouseStart here
  2. 2Malibu Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.1 mi on
Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BStevens HouseModern Movement0.5 miBHunt HouseBuilding1.7 mi

Memories of Adamson House

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Questions about Adamson House

Is Adamson House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 28, 1977 (Register number 77000298).

Is Adamson House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Eames House, 9.2 miles away.

Can you visit Adamson House?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Adamson House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 97 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858905 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.