Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her spouse Doug Emhoff have purchased an impressive $8.15 million estate in the exclusive Point Dume area of Malibu, representing a major step up from their Brentwood residence that faced evacuation warnings during the catastrophic California wildfires.
This relocation occurs as the pair shifts into their lives beyond politics after the 2024 election, with Harris and Emhoff both broadening their career pursuits while keeping a prominent profile in California. The Point Dume estate, situated on top of a 63-acre bluff featuring expansive ocean vistas, provides improved security and seclusion in one of Los Angeles County’s most sought-after areas—a neighborhood that counts celebrities such as Julia Roberts, Jeff Bezos, and Bob Dylan as residents.
Harris and Emhoff showed their dedication to wildfire assistance initiatives by attending the celebrity-filled FireAid benefit concert at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on January 30. The pair was greeted with enthusiastic cheers and applause when noticed in the crowd, with concert-goers rising to capture images of the former Vice President and Second Gentleman.
The FireAid performances, arranged by music industry leaders Irving and Shelli Azoff in collaboration with Live Nation and the Annenberg Foundation, showcased acts at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. Green Day launched the Kia Forum concert and teamed up with Billie Eilish for “Last Night on Earth,” while unexpected guest Dr. Dre appeared alongside Anderson.Paak on stage. The impressive roster featured Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Sting, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Comedian Billy Crystal shared a heartbreaking account of losing the Pacific Palisades residence where he had resided for 46 years. “I stepped onto the grounds and fell to my knees and I wailed,” Crystal told the audience. The performances generated approximately $100 million and broadcast live across multiple platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube.
Harris showed swift response after President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, departing the ceremony and going straight to Altadena, where she connected with volunteers and first responders combating the Eaton Fire. She and Emhoff stopped by a World Central Kitchen site, the nonprofit established by chef José Andrés, where volunteers were coordinating complimentary meals for evacuated residents.
The pair also inspected their Brentwood residence, which had been subjected to an evacuation directive during the fires. Police arrived following a report of a suspected burglary on January 11, detaining two individuals found near the property during curfew hours.. Nevertheless, no signs of burglary or forced entry were discovered, and the individuals were freed after receiving citations for curfew infractions. Harris was not at the home during the occurrence.
Emhoff has rejoined private practice as a partner at bicoastal law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher, dividing his time between Los Angeles and New York. The firm disclosed his appointment on January 27, 2025, highlighting his three decades of background as a litigator and trial lawyer. He will maintain his role as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center and on the board of trustees for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Harris has established an LLC named Pioneer49, suggesting her upcoming political or business endeavor may be approaching. The name merges her Secret Service codename, “Pioneer,” with her position as the 49th Vice President—reflecting former President Barack Obama’s Renegade44 organization. Harris announced in July 2025 that she would not run for Governor of California in 2026, concluding months of conjecture after her presidential election defeat. The choice preserves the option of a 2028 presidential campaign.
The FireAid appearance represented the second occasion in barely over a week that the pair made public appearances for wildfire assistance endeavors, illustrating their ongoing commitment with California communities even though no longer serving in federal office.
The Malibu estate—a 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom residence with private beach access—signifies a substantial commitment to the couple’s post-election future. The property, constructed in 1979 and positioned behind secured gates, previously sold in 2012 for $2.61 million, demonstrating the remarkable increase in Southern California real estate. The couple’s Brentwood residence was independently acquired by Emhoff in 2012 for $2.7 million. Whether the couple will retain their Brentwood residence as a secondary home or list it remains uncertain.
As Harris and Emhoff establish themselves in their new Point Dume residence, their ongoing participation in California initiatives and potential political aspirations maintain them solidly in the public spotlight—with the former Vice President’s next chapter among the most carefully observed questions in Democratic politics.
