As part of a larger public access system in Malibu, this coastal access point is tucked away between two multi-story residences providing a highly visible marker for access to the beach and Pacific Ocean. A mirror-polished stainless-steel gate and staircase serve as an eye-catching entry at the street edge and create a kaleidoscopic visual encounter with the ocean while providing security for the residents. Located over an existing storm pipe, the staircase navigates a 20-foot grade change between the Pacific Coast Highway and the beach below.