Malibu Creek State Park
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Los Angeles
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Recommended half to full day
- Opening Hours
- Sunrise to sunset; visitor center weekends 9:00-16:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Parking $12 per car; hiking and biking free entry
- Coordinates
- 34.0780, -118.6600
Introduction
Malibu Creek State Park covers about 7,100 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, developed as a movie location in the 1920s and used in hundreds of productions including Tarzan and M*A*S*H. The park is known for red-rock canyons, Malibu Creek reservoir, volcanic swimming holes, and oak-shaded trails, making it a favorite hiking and mountain-biking destination for Los Angeles locals. The Rock Pool volcanic swim hole, a filming site for Splash, requires a roughly 4-kilometer hike. The park preserves M*A*S*H exterior-set vehicle wreckage, with film props and canyon geology interwoven along the trails, offering a unique blend of natural wilderness and Hollywood film history.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Parking $12 per car; hiking and biking free entry
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Malibu Creek State Park?
Sunrise to sunset; visitor center weekends 9:00-16:00
How much is the admission for Malibu Creek State Park?
Adult: Free; Parking $12 per car; hiking and biking free entry
Any practical tips for visiting Malibu Creek State Park?
Rock Pool is a 4-km hike; bring swimsuit and water to swim Summer heat is intense; start early to avoid midday
How long should I spend at Malibu Creek State Park?
A typical visit takes Recommended half to full day.
