La Jolla Valley in Point Mugu State Park
Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: (818) 880-0350
- Hours:
- Daily 8am-10pm
Editorial Review for La Jolla Valley in Point Mugu State Park – by Martha Burr
In Short
Located between the Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu shoreline, Point Mugu State Park boasts more than 70 miles of hiking trails. The La Jolla Valley trail traverses it all--from rugged chaparral strewn with prickly pear and yucca to lush, fern-filled canyons with streams, small waterfalls and stands of oaks. The hike eventually gives way to beautiful rolling grasslands busy with scurrying roadrunners and other creatures.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasTake the Mugu Peak trail winding south towards the Pacific, and be rewarded with a breezy, awe-inspiring view of the ocean and the Channel Islands.
Look GoodLa Jolla Valley is one of the few places left in Southern California that has resisted the foreign grasses imported by the Spanish for pasture. Look for wild chocolate lilies in them.
User Reviews for La Jolla Valley in Point Mugu State Park
10/13/2007 Posted by roxyqs26
I loved this hike. I moved here from Portland, OR and was desperate for some wilderness and sweeping views. We drove down PCH and pulled off the side of the road when we saw "La Jolla Valley Pt. Mugu" sign. We took the little fire road inland about 100 yards and found the trail head. we took it straight inland and then veered off right when we saw Will Rogers trail. that brought us back to where we started. about 8 miles.
Pros: Great Views, we parked for free on side of road
Cons: Might be a little hard to spot if not looking for the trail
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
07/02/2002 Posted by shawn11
this place is really the best hike in all of southern california. beautiful views...all around.
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