Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, along with her spouse Doug Emhoff, purchased an impressive $8.15 million estate in the upscale Point Dume area of Malibu, representing a notable advancement from their Brentwood residence that faced evacuation warnings amid the catastrophic California wildfires.
This relocation arrives as the pair shifts into their lives after politics in the wake of the 2024 election, with Harris and Emhoff both broadening their career pursuits while sustaining 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 desired communities—where celebrities such as Julia Roberts, Jeff Bezos, and Bob Dylan reside.
Harris and Emhoff showed their dedication to wildfire recovery initiatives by attending the celebrity-filled FireAid benefit concert at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on January 30, 2026. The pair were met with enthusiastic cheers and applause when noticed in the crowd, with concert-goers rising to capture photographs of the former Vice President and Second Gentleman.
The FireAid concerts, coordinated by music industry leaders Irving and Shelli Azoff working with Live Nation and the Annenberg Foundation, showcased performances at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. Green Day kicked off the Kia Forum performance and collaborated with Billie Eilish for “Last Night on Earth,” while unexpected guest Dr. Dre appeared with 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 speech regarding the loss of 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 concerts generated an estimated $100 million and were broadcast live on multiple platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube.
Harris showed prompt response after President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, departing the ceremony and going straight to Altadena, where she connected with volunteers and first responders fighting the Eaton Fire. She and Emhoff stopped by a World Central Kitchen location, the nonprofit established by chef José Andrés, where volunteers were preparing free meals for displaced residents.
The pair also inspected their Brentwood residence, which had been subjected to an evacuation order during the fires. Police arrived following a report of a potential burglary on January 11, detaining two individuals found near the property during curfew hours. However, no evidence of burglary or forced entry was found, and the individuals were released after being cited for curfew violations. Harris was not present at the home during the incident.
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 revealed his appointment on January 27, 2025, highlighting his three decades of experience as a litigator and trial lawyer. He will continue serving 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 could be approaching. The name merges her Secret Service codename, “Pioneer,” with her position as the 49th Vice President—paralleling former President Barack Obama’s Renegade44 organization. Harris announced in July 2025 that she would not run for Governor of California in 2026, ending months of speculation following her presidential election loss. The decision leaves open the possibility of a 2028 presidential run.
The FireAid appearance represented the second occasion in just over a week that the pair emerged publicly for wildfire relief initiatives, illustrating their ongoing commitment to California communities despite no longer holding federal office.
The Malibu mansion—a 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom residence with private beach access—constitutes a substantial investment in the couple’s post-election life. The property, constructed in 1979 and situated behind secured gates, last sold in 2012 for $2.61 million, demonstrating the substantial appreciation in Southern California real estate. The couple’s Brentwood home was separately purchased by Emhoff in 2012 for $2.7 million. Whether the couple will keep their Brentwood home as a secondary residence or sell it remains unclear.
As Harris and Emhoff establish themselves in their new Point Dume residence, their ongoing participation in California causes and potential political ambitions keep them solidly in the public eye—with the former Vice President’s next chapter among the most closely watched questions in Democratic politics.
