4) Malibu-opolis

Located on a southern-facing section of California coastline, Malibu is situated away from the large commercial and industrial areas of Los Angeles.  While its coastal location may seem like it provides unlimited water transportation, this is not true.  Water transportation is largely recreational, with all major commercial shipping and transport taking place many miles south in Los Angeles.  

Malibu is accessed solely through its highways which are now famous due to the beautiful views they offer.  The largest and most travelled highway is the well known Pacific Coast Highway.  PCH spans the length of California and Malibu is one of the must-see cities along this route.  Providing access inland through the  canyons are several smaller arteries, such as Mulholland Highway, Kanan Road, Malibu Canyon, and Latigo Canyon.  These canyon roads have spawned a small subculture of car and motorcycle enthusiasts who trek to drive these canyons every weekend.  The roads themselves have now become a hangout to both cool cars and the people that love them.  The following video sums up driving in the canyons nicely:  "Nice Cars + A Few Idiots."