The Ryokan Project

The Ryokan Bed and Breakfast Inn project, located at 22752 and 22762 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Los Angeles County, involves a comprehensive series of land use and zoning changes approved by the City of Malibu on October 27, 2025. The project requires transitioning the property designation from Community Commercial to Commercial Visitor Serving-1 and includes a lot tie to allow the existing non-conforming use motel, an adjacent private gym, and a swimming pool to operate conjunctively as a single bed and breakfast inn. The development features 17 guestrooms, kitchen facilities, a 300 square foot gym, and a 600 square foot swimming pool, all of which are restricted for the exclusive use of the inn's guests. Additionally, the project includes the conversion of office space at 22762 Pacific Coast Highway into a new guest suite and seeks authorization for the onsite sale of alcohol for consumption. Administered by the City of Malibu, the project is subject to several regulatory amendments, including the Local Coastal Program, General Plan Map, and Zoning Map. A Negative Declaration was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, indicating that no significant environmental effects are anticipated. While the project has received local approval, it will not become effective until the Local Coastal Program amendment is officially certified by the California Coastal Commission. The project is identified by State Clearinghouse Number 2021120124 and is managed through the City of Malibu's Community Development Department.