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Beloved Malibu Seafood Restaurant Unable to Rebuild After Fire

8/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Reel Inn Malibu, a seafood restaurant, was destroyed in the January Palisades fire.
Owners Teddy Seraphine-Leonard and Andy Leonard intended to rebuild at the same site.
They discovered they are unable to rebuild on the leased land from California Parks.
The restaurant served a loyal customer base for over 36 years.

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Story summary

The Reel Inn Malibu, a seafood restaurant, was destroyed in the January Palisades fire.
Owners Teddy Seraphine-Leonard and Andy Leonard intended to rebuild at the same site.
They discovered they are unable to rebuild on the leased land from California Parks.
The restaurant served a loyal customer base for over 36 years.