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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

Frank Zappa’s Preserved Oceanfront Estate Is a Tapestry of Moroccan Craftsmanship Above a Private Malibu Cove

Frank Zappa.

What can one expect from the former Malibu home of legendary musician Frank Zappa? In this case, the answer is a distinctly global take on California living, with Balinese wood, Moroccan-inspired architecture, and Pacific views from almost every corner.

Perched along 84 feet of ocean-bluff frontage in Malibu’s coveted Point Dume enclave, the 1.1-acre estate has come to market for $28.5 million. However, to understand its influence as one of the world's best homes today, one must look back at its creative past.

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