Visit Point Mugu State Park

This is our first time hiking the trails in these beautiful Santa Monica mountains. We got to the trailhead soon after finding ample parking on the side street.  We loved the fact that it did not feel crowded. We were hiking alone most of the time. At a couple of spots we passed hikers coming back but pretty much you're on your own. 

The trail is moderately easy for most of the length, with a few fairly steep sections. Suitable for any age group. The initial climb is steep , go right for the longer gentler ascent or go left for the steep and shorter climb you can also just do a loop.

Picture of the trail during this spring's Super Bloom. Easy hike to lookout. Don't miss this beautiful trail.

The beauty and quality of The Point Mugu Trail vary greatly depending on how much rain has recently fallen. When the recent fires that hit this mountain, followed by abundant rainfall has created an explosion of color!  We were greeted by pretty birds, gorgeous flowers, mountain vistas, and various wildlife like lizard. We saw dolphins swimming I was too mesmerized. The fresh ocean breeze helped cool us down when it got too warm. The recent rains have left everything just so beautifully green and clean.  The great conversation about life and the wilderness was an added flare to our hike. 

 So cool to see California coast on one side and the mountains on the other. 

The scenic drive on Pacific Coast Highway towards Point Mugu was serene. And this sign is a great stop. 

A great place to cool down after a long hike!

I can stay here all day, gazing at the shoreline, watching the waves crash, the seagulls fly by and the wind move the palm trees. Very peaceful and picturesque. Makes me feel more in tune with the magnitudes of life. So when ever I may need a spiritual lift, this place called the beach, makes everything seem so much brighter.

What hiking trails have you been to with a view. Share it with us on the comment below. 

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