Not all beach houses are off the beaten track. This one sits between Malibu Beach and six lanes of Pacific Coast Highway. Carbon Beach House is orientated towards the views and sounds of the ocean.

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4. Carbon Beach House in Malibu, California by Olson Kundig. Not all beach houses are off the beaten track. This one sits between Malibu Beach and six lanes of Pacific Coast Highway.