Beach Culture

In 1971 Barbie left her mod years behind and headed to Malibu with Ken, Christie, Francie, PJ and Skipper. With her new tan and sun-kissed blonde hair, Barbie epitomized the California surf scene—riding waves, skating on the boardwalk, and hanging out on the beach with friends.

Malibu Barbie

In 1971, Malibu Barbie debuted with a new face sculpt, including the addition of an open smile with pearly white teeth, and, thanks to the groundswell of the feminist movement and female empowerment, her sparkling blue eyes faced-forward for the first time.ÂReady to take on the new decade, Malibu Barbie was the ultimate surfer girl – suntanned with long, sunkissed hair.