One of the best places to go for hiking around LA. Especially if the rock pool were open. Visitors can swim there too. Unfortunately when i was there the rock pool was closed and We just go for hiking. There is a camping area and if you like to stay there at night you can stay there, camp ground is usually full and I believe it need reservation. There is entry fee for each car and you can choose daily or hourly. I like this place and every timeI enjoy.

I love it here. Go in the spring for sure. Ive swam here many times and have always been safe. You can cliff jump just watch out for park rangers. Did a few photo shoots here. You can rock climb here and there are places to boulder. You can go to the MASH site and see the old location for the exteriors of that show. You can hike all over this place. Its great. Tons of trees to hug too! Deer in the morning and parking.

It’s a vast and fantastic park where you can have a lot of social distancing. I saw a lot of families and teenage groups. Don’t recommend going during the sun’s peak because it will be a hard waking until you’re able to reach some tree shadows. Many activities are paused because of Covid-19, but it would be an excellent option for gathering with friends and family over the picnic or lake area.

I expected more. Trails arent marked very well. Too many people were crossing through this one part which was disappointing. We did find some other trail that barely had any people on it. Found some nice scenery. Bathroom at main parking lot, only 2 stalls, private & fairly clean.

Absolutely great! If you want or need a great outdoor time by yourself or with someone this is s a great place! And they have camping too

Great place for camping, walking and hiking with public restrooms that may or may not be open due to Covid. The creek is especially delightful after a rainstorm as is Earthing in the soft dirt when muddy. Trails are wide and open enough for groups. It is a popular place for photo shoots and I havent noticed any Park Rangers say you need a permit for that, but you might, especially for film shoots of course (Los Angeles and surrounding areas require lots of planning)...during our (my cat and my) last hike, we saw a huge grey Crane and a family of 3 deer. Its pretty dry right now, so the fire hazard is still high, but when it rains and the grass grows, it is lush and gorgeous! There are also some historic trails from famous westerns that were filmed there. I may post some videos and photos on my @HollylandAdventures and/or @Catlection social media pages and YouTube channels.PARKING HINTPark on Mulholland and hike in from the Grassland trail. Its more hiking, but free parking that way. Or get a park pass if you plan on hiking multiple CA State Parks often.

This place was peaceful. Although I couldnt actually enter the park. No dogs allowed. I had mine with me. But I did continue on stopping every so often to take in they scenery. Up ahead we had to off into Piuma Rd due to some construction. But glad we did, the views were beautiful. We spotted the ocean at a few stops.

I carry hand sanitizer everywhere of course with Covid. However, I find it extremely negligent of the park to not provide hand soap in the bathrooms and hand sanitizer in the porta potties. Be sure to park along Muh

It has quite a few trails at different levels and the park rangers are very informative. And very beautiful scenes but not a lot of shade so make sure you bring sun protection.

It was really cold in the AM and at night but hiking trails were not too crowded.

Had an amazing time here and will definitely be coming back. Coming from Colorado and seeing this place is pretty different. The campsite here was kept nice and clean although the sites are very close together. Lots of life here as we saw rattlesnakes, lizards, other animals and a lot of flowers. The trails here are quite spacious and kept up with the cleanliness as well. The park rangers are very nice, be prepared for a small fee upon entering. I highly recommend its a great hike/walk and good place to get out and see nature.

Great place to hike and enjoy the quiet and beauty.

The hike down to the small man-made lake is very nice, except no shade until you get near the lake. Lake is not good for recreation but makes for some beautiful views. No facilities at this particular lake location.

Great location to visit in every season. A beautiful park to go with your family and friends. It has everything, the best time to visit is in spring, because the grass is very green and the trees are very beautiful.Also, you can visit the set of M.A.S.H. a famous tv show in 80’s.

I love this place! I have lived here almost 30 years and had only been here once until last month. Now I have gone 4 weekends in a row! Tons to see and lots of trails to explore.

Very great trail. Leads to small water hole. Creek flows along the crags road

Great camling spot. No adding days. Not busy during tbe week. The hike to the former set of m.a.s.h was great.

Cute blond ranger was very friendly and informative at front entrance. nice park but very yellow and dry in the summer. suprised the ranger are so young. $3/hor or twelve for the whole day.

This is my favorite non-beach location in Malibu! Parking is $3/hour and there are a few different lots so Ive never had trouble finding a spot. There are lots of different trails for hiking and the views of the mountains are gorgeous. I love hiking up a bit and watching the sunset - the golden hours here are amazing! Photos below by Carrie Rogers Photography.

Amazing views of the Santa Monica Mountains. Perfect place to hiking and enjoy nature.

Was a great family outing. Easily walked and rest areas

A wonderful nature park with hidden gems like the MASH set, sadly damaged by fire but still worth going, and the rock pool which is ideal after hiking in the sun. Also saw rock climbers, runners, horse riding and more. Get a map from the parking area for $2 or you could get lost and bring plenty of water! The rock pool swimming area got very busy as the day went on, get there early to enjoy it more peacefully.

Very nice place to go for a hike. Its very chill and easy to walk. There is a river in the park and beautiful views from nature. Parking is not that difficult and it cost $3 per hour. Its family friendly and very secure.

Despite the rain, the park still showed it beauty beneath the clouds. It was wonderful watching nature come back to life after the fire. There was one tree that was completely burned and it was sprouting new leaves. One great thing about all the rain, everything was so green.

Great trip. Nice hike and tried some rock climbing too.

Beautiful bit of nature in the Santa Monica mountains. It has easy hikes for kids and not so fit adults. The creek adds that bit of extra to the typical local park. Another major plus is there is a lot of tree cover on the main path. Parking is easy and plentiful.

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful, many hiking trails, easy access. I love this place.

Visited only for an hour or so to do some astro photography. I liked what I saw, but should visit in more detail to properly review.

Great hike. Nice and easy for beginners. Theres a water hole thats great for swimming and diving from rocks.

Had nice time definitely coming back

Kid friendly. A very nice place to take family pictures. Easy hikes.

Beautiful place for a hike, i love the scenery, even after the tragic and devastating wild fires caused tons of damage, this place still holds its beauty and is recovering nicely. Nature is a magnificent thing. Though is saddens my heart to see it, I still find it beautiful how a giant tree is black and burnt on one side and the other half is alive and green.

Lots of wide open space for camping. Good hiking. Rock pool is an easy hike with nice

Tons of water right now running down Malibu Creek. The flowers are out and it looks pretty amazing April 2019. Went rock climbing this Saturday, wasnt too crowded got to love it. Careful jumping off the Rocks as theres lots of water and the rocks that are usually readily apparent are submerged but only under a foot or two of water so watch out. Or just dont jump at all if youre worried. This is a great easy hike for friends and family.

The scenery is Amazing, it is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy some time away from the city.

Not everyone in LA knows about this place! Its a park and also a beach. There are also hiking trails. Not crowded at all like other beaches. Someone was shot to death there last year and then there was Woosley fire. Therefore the park was closed for almost a year.Best place to have a picnic on the beach before watching the 4th of July fireworks. If the parking is full, park across the street at the shopping center where Starbucks is. You can also use the restrooms there. Wear sandals only. This way you can clean the sand off sandals easily. The beach is a long walk but you dont want sands to get in to your shoes.

Really nice this time of year - not too hot and water in the creek. An easy, level walk for the most part. Good for kids.

Nature at its most wonderful opportunity

We have had a blast driving our camper van through SoCal. Malibu Creek was a nice camp ground with fantastic sunsets and great mountain landscapes.

The bees and Yellow jackets were everywhere... swarming the baby stroller, and the whole group I was with. It was a nightmare we could only stay for an hour and paid for 3.

My favorite State Park nearest to LA. The landscape is beautiful. Interesting mountains and beautiful valley. Feels a world apart from bustling LA.

Worth the visit and parking fee. Go at the end of the day when the golden afternoon sun drench the park in the most spectacular hue. Popular with photograhy sessions. Hikes are easy and depending on your preference of distance. Highly recommended

Most of the well-known trails are closed (e.g. Century lake) but there are still sights to see here! You can still see some of evidence of the fire here. Make sure you bring a mask and plenty of sunscreen.

Beautiful place . Perfect place for hiking. Parking fee 3$ per hour. Restroom available.

One of my favorite places in Southern California to explore and commune with nature!

This place is soo beautiful with amazing views and the lake is very nice.

Great park and location! Camped there for 3 days.

BEAUTIFUL beach on one side, beautiful homes on the other!!! Safe and clean! We found a good parking spot on the street and entered through the gate. Great time with the family!

Beautiful place to visit! Check the weather before you go, though, and go in the evening (unless you want to peek at the visitors center, that closes at 4). Lots of old history and stories of movies that were made there, including M.A.S.H. Awesome for movie buffs and nature lovers alike!As a photographer, I went there to scout locations for some engagement photos, and they turned out BEAUTIFUL!

Had a great time hiking in the super bloom. Friendly people everywhere. Lots to do between swimming, biking, rock climbing and hiking.

Very nice and large. They also take credit cards at the gate. You could spend a full day here along as a picnic.

I was there to photograph a maternity session. This place is beautiful!

I went with my 2 daughters (4 and 3 y/o) and had a blast. Lots of wildlife and fun manageable hikes for them. We managed about 2 miles total but there are various trails to take.

I love coming here. Its beautiful and has so many place to explore.

A very good place to get some exercise. Rock climbing spots galore. A lot of fire damage, but the recovery is amazingly beautiful. And they caught the stupid shooter. I cant believe people post reviews about places theyve never been just because some idiot shot people. Dont let fear rule your life! Ive been there at least 2 times a month for 10 years. Not shot at once

Great hiking place my kids had fun.

Love this park. Great hiking trails and mountain views and their docents are super friendly and always eager to answer any questions visitors may have. There are smaller narrow trails and larger paved paths perfect for hiking strollers and mountain bikes.

A beautiful state park local to Los Angeles. Best in the spring for water levels and wild flowers. Bring plenty of water when you hike!

Love to climb, hike, and take photographs here. Such a scenic spot to get lost.

Great outdoors. Still beautiful despite Woolsey fire.

Well worth the $12 daily entry fee. Beautiful place. Great vibes. Love CA

A true beauty not not far from the city of angels. reminds me of Yosemite to some extent, but worth visiting for sure

Very beautiful scenery but extremely hot in the summer time. Be sure to bring lots of water

Kiddos like coming here. And its an easy hike for them to reach and have fun completing

Easy to get to from the NB / SB-101 freeway, exit Las Virgenes Road towards Malibu Beach , turn right unto Park Entrance Road.Handicapped parking available. Restrooms, and drinking water fountain .Picnic areas available, with nearby restrooms , and water creek.1 mile walking distance to the creeks, and up to 2 miles walking distance to three other ones. Theyre not all together. You will see signs posted alonb the path.Within the parking lot and picnic areas you are allowed dogs. Unfortunately, many visitors dont pay attention to these signs, take their dogs on the the country side trail, and still use fire burners where they are not supposed to.Camping is allowed, as it is a camp ground, as well. Parking is $12 all day.

Beautiful park with easy paths to hike. There are more technical rocky paths in the park behind behind the dam which is about 3/4 mile from the start.

Great park with easy hiking trails. Parking is $12 for day use. Lots of piknik areas, campground. Fun for all ages

Absolutely beautiful and trails were easy to find. Don’t step on the wildflowers!If you look closely you can see charred rocks and trees.

Great day, main trails were well kept, optional side trails everywhere

Paradise on Earth. Talk about living your best life.

I see why its one of the top LA places to hike. Almost like disappearing from the city and escaping into the wilderness without traveling far.

Peaceful please, good to explore and hiking adventure

Great place to hike. the ground feels really nice to walk on. not sure whats up with that. HQ earth i suppose. this place is huge, and theres a lot to see and do. we went only for an afternoon and were only able to see a small part of it. we hung out on this graffitid water tank thing which was pretty neat.

This is a great place to go hiking or biking. Theres a lot of different trails to go on, all with theyre own unique scenery. I went with a large group so I didnt get much time to stop for pictures but Im definitely going to come back with a smaller group for the scenery. The only downside is that compared to other trails Ive been to theres a lot more people, so its not as isolated as Id like.

This a beautiful place to visit. There are great trails to hike and a creek to swim in. There is also a natural wall to rock climb on.

Historical marker inscription:Century Ranch, A Legacy of Hollywood Cinema.It wasnt only the hit TV series M*A*S*H that made this place famous. Hundreds of films,TV shows, and commercials have been filmed on location at Malibu Creek State Park. Such dramatic vistas, natural beauty, and versatile open space have beckoned Hollywood producers and talent here for decades.Prior to becoming a state park in 1974, this area was owned by 20th Century Fox and known as Century Ranch. Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, Elvis Presley, and Paul Newman are just a few of the celebrities that have worked on set here.

Great place for hiking, picnics, and families/ friends functions. Must check out the visitors center. My kids and nieces favorite. Parks are closed during COVID-19 pandemic. Looking forward to re-opening soon.

A 4 mile hike to the MASH filming location, but its worth it if you loved the show. They have bathrooms, a visitors center about two miles into the hike, overnight camping, and soda machines with water for your dogs as well. They do charge for parking by the hour or all day - $12 max for the day rate.

Malibu Creek State Park is an unbelievably beautiful area between the Calabasas hills and the beaches of Malibu. An array of hiking trails and a diverse range of views makes this a pristine location for pictures and hikes. With hiking trails on Mulholland Hwy., Lost Hills Dr., and along Las Virgenes Rd., this park is simply, irresistibly lovely.

It was a lovely day with all of the students, and most of the teachers, parents and other volunteers when we went on our field trip to the part. Regardless of our later challenges we still had a wonderful time filled with beautiful sights and sounds.

Thank God, didnt burned. It is a wondeful, quiet, frogs and rivers.Went to spend a week for a festival, facilities are ok, for all styles and prices. Pool water not heated, freezing. Ahhhh.Just watch out for scorpions

Nice park, facilities available.But to me it was too sandy of a terrain for a hike.It has rock pool and another bigger one further in, I highly recommend the other one since the first is basically a human soup during weekends and the water is green.

Went there for the first time with my family , and we will definetly will be camping there soon (great for 1st timers, which they are). We saw deer right before getting to the camping site, which was also exciting as here in LA County its a bit of a rare site. There is a lot of trails to hike inside the park and near by. If you are from out of state the beach is approx. 25 min away. As for the state park itself there is a river with water (Las Virgenes River)but Malibu Creek is dry. Century Dam / Century Lake does have water and is approx. 30 min. from the parking lot, keep in mind I am walking with my 2 kids ,7 and 4 year olds , so we have a lot of stopping in between and many questions in regards to the environment. Overall I rated this a 5 stars because its a great experience, great to see the outdoors and not too far from home.

Beautiful place, if you like to climb and hike this is a good place to do it and enjoy nature

Great easy trails if you want to brings the kids around. Still a bit crowded though.

I love Malibu Creek State ParkIs a paradise pkace wonderful experience for hikers and nature lovers

Great hiking. Do weekdays, less crowds.

Great place to jump into the water.En appreciate wonderful landscapes

Great hike, going back in spring time when the fields are nice and green

I use to do camping on this awesome campground but this time I went to do hiking visiting the historic M.A.S.H. Series

Great place to come and spend the day. The scenic views are incredible. A bulletproof vest might be a good idea.

Gorgeous, Perfect for picnics or hiking.

Water is not clean. Ok for a quick hike but not for a day trip

We (my husband, 2 kids under 5, and myself) stayed at site #47. We booked this site because it was marked as partial shade and it was near the restrooms. The park is stunning and the bathrooms were clean. Our campsite had such a steep slope that we kept sliding out of our beds at night and our food & drinks kept sliding off the picnic table. There is absolutely no shade at this site. it was 100 degrees at 7pm and 90 degrees by 7am in September. We booked 2 nights but were so miserable after the first night we left. The area was lovely and had we gotten any sleep, we would have hiked to some of the places in the park we wanted to see. The 2 stars are strictly for the beauty of the area. 0 stars for the campsite itself. I would consider trying this place again at a flatter campsite, but my husband said he would never camp here again.

Good place to hike however they charge $12 for whole day parking or $3 per hour and they want you to estimate how long you are going to be there and prepay. If you are going to overstay, you might get a ticket.Park on Mulholand and its free. There is a trail that takes you to the park. Dogs are not allowed on trails even if they are on a leash.It is beatifull in the spring and many flowers are in bloom.

Great hikes, beach access and lots of free parking. Historical part of Southern California.

Awesome day hike place for the whole family to enjoy. Bring a picnic basket to enjoy at the end.

Went by to check the status of the campground opening dates. None to report. Still no open date available. The day use is nice. With all this rain I felt like I was hiking a golf course.

This is my Favorite easy hike in the Malibu area

I went sport climbing there. $12.00 access fee. Bathrooms available. Access to climbs requires some traverse over a small pond. Fun day.