Visit Point Mugu State Park

Monday, August 26, 2019
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. 


19 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous place. I love the beach, it is my place to reconnect with who I really am, not the professional person I have to be.

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  2. What beautiful scenery! I love hiking and the Santa Monica Mountains looks like a great place to hike. That beach is calling my name too!

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  3. I'd love to go here one day. I always enjoy checking out State Parks. They are always beautiful.

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  4. That trail looks like a great way to hike and finishing on the beach seems so amazing. I think there are still a few good weeks to enjoy a hike this summer.

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  5. That sounds like a lovely state park. I hope to get there someday.

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  6. This sounds like a really fun experience. Would love to visit this state park with my family.

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  7. Hiking and the beach in the same day sounds like a dream come true. It has been a long time since I've been to any state park. But I see camping in our near future and hope that I can take my kids to Colorado one year.

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  8. I've always wanted to hike in beautiful California. It looks so peaceful and beautiful. I'm pinning this! (Rena)

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  9. Simply gorgeous! I am reminded of this saying by John Muir, "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."

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  10. This is a beautiful! I love visiting state parks and seeing sights like this.

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  11. Love state parks and if I lived near one I would be there all the time. Great place for a photoshoot too.
    Kita

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  12. This is what I love most about California. You can get so many different experiences without going to far. Seeing the mountains and the ocean is a real bonus prize.

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  13. This is a total wow! I love the view and that field of flowers. The beach is also fantastic. I hope I could visit this place soon!

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  14. That looks like a wonderful beach to lay back. Hiking and going to the beach will just take off the stress from you. What a great trip!

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  15. Point Mugu State Park looks really a wonderful place to visit. The beach is so relaxing. Can't wait to go here!

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  16. What a beautiful place to hike. The views of the coast and mountains look amazing. We have a lot of beautiful places to hike here in WNC too.

    -LYNNDEE

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  17. This looks like a perfect hike! Those views are amazing in spring and imagine just as beautiful all year long.

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  18. Wow, this state park is beautiful! Much as I love visiting state parks, I'll definitely have to visit this one someday.

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  19. This is such a beautiful place to visit and take beautiful pictures. I have to put this on my places to visit!

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