By I’ve noticed that the day is getting shorter. But the heat is still here. So is humidity. Southern California is known for its dry heat. It’s a desert. So what is up with humidity?? Even though I am originally from the East Coast, my body already forgot what humidity feels like after living in SoCal for over a decade.
So on one cloudy morning, I was happy to explore a new trail in Malibu. It’s rated easy-moderate with 2.5 miles. The trailhead is off Pacific Coast Hwy. A little morning hike with an ocean view sounded perfect. Even if the sun comes out, it’s a short hike anyway.
Drive into the Malibu Seafood Patio Cafe entrance when you see the sign below. The trailhead parking lot is on the right. There is a $5 fee.
After parking, take the little path towards PCH, from PCH you will see the trailhead on your left.
Quickly, you are in nature and you can’t hear the cars on PCH. The initial part of the trail is surrounded by overgrown bushes so I tried not to get scratched. Then, it opens up to a single-file trail going uphill.
I did the loop clockwise.
I was nicely surprised by how quiet and peaceful it was not so far away from the busy road and the uphill was short but challenging. I was happy to be in nature again.
I enjoyed this little hike, so I went back for more. This time, Xena stayed home, and my sister met me at the trailhead. It was already sunny and hot at 7:45 am. The first time I was there, I noticed the trail met up with other trails, so I wanted to explore more. We discovered that the trail met up with trails from Cameron Nature Preserve. The fire road was popular with trail runners. Now I can share the pictures from the sunny day. 🙂
Good to Know:
- Hike Date: 8.1.2015
- Back in 2015, the parking fee was $5. In 2023, it’s $12.
- Distance: 3.1 miles RT / 5 miles
- Elevation Gain: 645 ft / 1016 ft
- Trailhead: 25623 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Hiking Girl with Dog 
Beautiful views! I don’t cope well with the summer heat and I do most of my walking in winter here so I can understand why you haven’t been out as much. Happy travels. 🙂
Thanks, Jane! Me too!! I have low tolerance for summer heat and winter cold! That’s why I moved to SoCal. There is no real winter here. See.. I am a wimp. 😂😩
Such an awesome view, Oh your making me miss the rolling hills and mountains.
Mission accomplished! 😉
So lovely to be able to hike along the coast with those ocean views. Love them! I have to admit I do miss the ocean here!
Looks like a great hike – and it appears there are some establishments at the end where one can have a reward cocktail (definitely my kind of hike!).