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2 Table of Contents General Information Pages 3-4 Local Transportation Page 5-7 Directions to Campus Page 8 Area Restaurants Page 9-10 Area Hotels Page Local Attractions: Beaches Page 16 Shopping Page 17 Campus Map Page 18 Page 2

3 General Information Malibu is located right alongside the Pacific Ocean, just about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Pepperdine s picturesque campus is just a few hundred yards up the hill from Malibu Beach. The Malibu area, along with the rest of Southern California, offers tremendous recreation, sporting and entertainment opportunities. Pepperdine is an independent, medium-sized Christian institution committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values. The current enrollment of 7,539 students is distributed between five colleges and schools, including Seaver College, the flagship undergraduate school of liberal arts and sciences. A bachelor s degree is available in 42 areas of study. Pepperdine was ranked number 57 by the U.S. News and World Report s list of America s best colleges in Pepperdine was awarded the title of Most Beautiful Campus by the Princeton Review in 2005 and continually ranks in the top ten. Students and alumni consistently cite the quality, accessibility and caring nature of the faculty and staff as among Pepperdine s major strengths. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. There are 395 full-time teaching faculty, and 98% of full-time faculty have earned doctoral degrees. Students are provided with experiential opportunities, including research projects and internships so that their knowledge can be put to practice. 75% of Pepperdine undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance. Pepperdine University is respected both nationally and internationally. Students come to Pepperdine from all 50 states and more than 70 countries worldwide. Additionally, nearly 60% of Pepperdine s undergraduate students study abroad at one point within one more than 20 international programs. Pepperdine was recently voted as having the second best study-abroad program in the nation by the Institute of International Education. Studyabroad programs include Heidelberg, Germany; London, England; Florence, Italy; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lausanne, Switzerland; and Shanghai, China. Among the different majors offered, the top five at Seaver College are business administration, psychology, political science, biology and advertising. The University was founded in 1937 by George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman who established the Western Auto Supply Company. Pepperdine is classified as an NCAA Division I school. Since the I-AAA Athletic Director s Association All-Sports Trophy was established, ranking the various schools on their postseason success, Pepperdine has finished in first place three times ( , and ). The Waves have won NCAA Division I championships in five different men's sports one of just 16 schools to have accomplished this feat and nine overall. Of this elite group, Pepperdine has the smallest enrollment and is the only school not in a major conference. Pepperdine has also won the AVCA Sand Volleyball National Championship in 2012 and Page 3

4 General Information School Name... Pepperdine University Location Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA National Affiliation... NCAA Division I Conferences... West Coast, Mountain Pacific Founded Religious Affiliation... Church of Christ Undergraduate Enrollment... 3,200 Nickname... Waves Colors... Blue and Orange President... Dr. Andrew Benton Athletic Director... Dr. Steve Potts Baseball Home Field... Eddy D. Field Stadium (2,000) Surface... Natural Grass Soccer Home Field... Tari Frahm Rokus Field (2,000) Surface... Natural Grass Basketball/Volleyball Home Court... Firestone Fieldhouse (3,104) Tennis Center... Ralph Straus Tennis Center (2,000) Water Polo/Swimming & Diving... Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool (300) University Phone Numbers Athletics Department... (310) Athletics Fax... (310) Athletics Ticket Office... (866) WAVE-TIX (310) Athletics Facilities... (310) Athletic Communications Office... (310) Eddy D. Field Stadium Press Box... (310) Firestone Fieldhouse Press Row... (310) Public Safety... (310) Public Safety/Emergency... (310) West Coast Conference Office... (650) Page 4

Local Transportation Airports Los Angeles International

org Bob Hope Airport (BUR)... (818) 840-8840 www.

com Shuttle Services & Rental Cars The Parking Spot (click

5 Local Transportation Airports Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)... (310) Bob Hope Airport (BUR)... (818) Shuttle Services & Rental Cars The Parking Spot (click logo to book your rental) Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National (click logo to book your rental) Enterprise Rent-A-Car National Car Rental Page 5

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7 Directions to Campus Pepperdine University Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Distance: 25 miles. Time: 45 min to an hour. Directions: From the airport, proceed to I-405, the San Diego Freeway. Head north on I-405 to Interstate 10, the Santa Monica Freeway. Head west on I-10 toward Santa Monica and the ocean. Follow I-10 until it merges with Pacific Coast Hwy (California Highway 1). Go north on Highway 1 for approximately 14 miles into Malibu. Turn right on Malibu Canyon Road (traffic signal). Turn left at the next traffic signal which is Seaver Drive. Stop at the information booth for a visitor pass. The booth personnel will direct you to the Admission Office in the Thornton Administrative Center. From points east of Los Angeles Head west on Interstate 10 (I-10 is called the San Bernardino Freeway east of Downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Freeway west of downtown). Follow I-10 until it merges with Pacific Coast Hwy (California Highway 1). Go north on Highway 1 for approximately 14 miles into Malibu. Turn right on Malibu Canyon Road (traffic signal). Turn left at the next traffic signal which is Seaver Drive. Stop at the information booth for a visitor pass. The booth personnel will direct you to the Admission Office in the Thornton Administrative Center. From the north on Interstate 5 Head south on Interstate 5 and continue south on Interstate 405 into the San Fernando Valley. At the Ventura Freeway (U.S. Highway 101) head north toward Ventura. Exit at Malibu Canyon/Las Virgenes Road. At the end of the ramp turn left and proceed for 9 miles through Malibu Canyon. Turn right at Seaver Drive (traffic signal) and get a visitor s pass at the information booth. The booth personnel will direct you to the Admission Office in the Thornton Administrative Center. From Pasadena/ San Gabriel Valley Go west on the Foothill Freeway (I-210) to Pasadena. At the Highway 134 go west to Glendale and Burbank. At the 101 Freeway go west toward Ventura. Proceed on the 101 Freeway for several miles. Exit at Malibu Canyon/Las Virgenes Road. At the end of the ramp turn left and proceed for 9 miles through Malibu Canyon. Turn right at Seaver Drive (traffic signal) and get a visitor s pass at the information booth. The booth personnel will direct you to the Admission Office in the Thornton Administrative Center. From the north on Hwy 101/Santa Barbara and Thousand Oaks Exit at Malibu Canyon/Las Virgenes Road. At the end of the ramp turn right and proceed for 9 miles through Malibu Canyon. Turn right at Seaver Drive (traffic signal) and get a visitor s pass at the information booth. The booth personnel will direct you to the Admission Office in the Thornton Administrative Center. Page 7

Preferred Area Restaurants Chick-Fil-A Thousand Oaks 3771 E Thousand Oaks

com/thousandoaks Duke s Malibu 21150 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA

com/ Tavern 1 Grill & Tap House 21337 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA

8 Preferred Area Restaurants Chick-Fil-A Thousand Oaks 3771 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Westlake Village, CA (805) Duke s Malibu Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA Tavern 1 Grill & Tap House Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA Marmalade Café 3894 Cross Creek Road Malibu CA Page 8

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Preferred Area Hotels Warner Center Marriott

Woodland Hills, CA 91367 818-227-6104 http://www.

com The Anza A Calabasas Hotel 23627 Calabasas

10 Preferred Area Hotels Warner Center Marriott Oxnard Street Contact: Hannah Ranker Woodland Hills, CA The Anza A Calabasas Hotel Calabasas Road Contact: Shelley Baltimore Calabasas, CA Page 10

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Local Attractions Beaches With 21 miles of coastline, Malibu has many beautiful beaches. For more information on the beaches below, please visit: http://www.ci.

Located near the Malibu Pier, it is still probably the most surfed spot in Los Angeles County.

Zuma is protected by the Lifeguard unit with 14 lifeguard towers.

Escondido Beach is also one of the few dog friendly beaches in Malibu.

Point Dume is more removed from the highway, making it quieter than other area beaches.

13 Local Attractions Beaches With 21 miles of coastline, Malibu has many beautiful beaches. For more information on the beaches below, please visit: Surfrider Beach A famous right-break, this beach had a big impact on surfing culture in Southern California in the 1960s. Located near the Malibu Pier, it is still probably the most surfed spot in Los Angeles County. Zuma Beach One of the largest and most popular beaches in the Los Angeles County, Zuma is known for its long, wide sands and excellent surf. Zuma is protected by the Lifeguard unit with 14 lifeguard towers. Escondido Beach This short and narrow beach that runs from Escondido Beach Road on the Pacific Coast Highway is a popular put-in point for kayakers. Escondido Beach is also one of the few dog friendly beaches in Malibu. Westward Beach Westward Beach Road runs at the base of sea cliffs that jut out into the ocean at Point Dume. Point Dume is more removed from the highway, making it quieter than other area beaches. The boardwalk overlooks the State Preserve, where volunteers are removing invasive iceplant to restore native coastal scrub habitat. It s also a good place for whale watching in season. Leo Carrillo Beach This park includes 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing, as well as tide pools, coastal caves and reefs for exploring. Giant sycamores shade the main campgrounds. The park also features back-country hiking. Nature walks and campfire programs are offered and a small visitor center has interpretive displays. During the summer, children's programs are available. Page 13

Shopping Malibu Village Located at 3822 Cross Creek Road in Malibu, CA; only a 1.

The Malibu Country Mart & Malibu Lumber Yard Shops Calabasas Commons Located at 4799 Commons Way in Calabasas, CA; only a 10 mile

14 Shopping Malibu Village Located at 3822 Cross Creek Road in Malibu, CA; only a 1.5 mile drive from Pepperdine University, offering a wide variety of restaurants and shopping. The Malibu Country Mart & Malibu Lumber Yard Shops Calabasas Commons Located at 4799 Commons Way in Calabasas, CA; only a 10 mile drive on Malibu Canyon Road; (818) ; Located at 3835 Cross Creek Road in Malibu CA; only 1 mile from the campus of Pepperdine University; this is a pleasant outdoor shopping center made up of about 25 upscale shops and restaurants. The shopping center is located in Malibu, just north off Pacific Coast Highway, at the northwest corner of Cross Creek Road and Civic Center Way; about a half-mile west of the Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon. Page 14

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16 Corporate Partners MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES The Collegiate Services division of Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment is the exclusive sales representative for corporate marketing and sponsorship programs for Pepperdine University, the West Coast Conference and several conference members including Santa Clara University, the University of San Francisco and Loyola Marymount University. In addition to aligning corporate partners with the alumni, community, 11,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff of Pepperdine, VWSE offers customized marketing opportunities that include broadcast media, venue signage, impact promotions, digital/social platforms; promotional rights to athletic marks, campus-wide activation; access to tickets; hospitality and more. For more information, please contact: Ben Flora General Manager Adam Luther Marketing Coordinator VWSE ABOUT VAN WAGNER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment LLC (VWSE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner Group LLC, is one of the preeminent sports marketing and media sales organizations in the world. It is an acknowledged innovator in property consulting and branding solutions and a global leader in naming rights, team and venue services, highimpact visible TV signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA, MLS, and internationally in soccer, advertising and sponsorships sales, premium ticketing, technology design and integration, and in-venue content production. VWSE works with more than 300 professional and college teams worldwide. VWSE assists teams, organizations and properties in creating and selling advertising; sponsorships; and media that maximize revenue potential, and helps clients develop effective and powerful customized brand campaigns. For more information visit Page 16

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