#GetOutside - Hike In "Malibu" Pacific Palisades Paseo Miramar Hiking Trail
#GetOutside - Hike In "Malibu" Paseo Miramar Hiking Trail
On occasion we feature activities to do outside of the office for those much needed breaks.
This trail is really in Pacific Palisades but the view of the Malibu ocean always commands extra attention ;).
If you are looking for the perfect hike with ocean views, on an overcast day, take advantage of the Paseo Miramar Hiking Trail.
Why the Paseo Miramar Hiking Trail?
Parking: On a weekday you can find parking much closer to the start of the trail (A nearly hidden entrance near the big white house in the culdesac, more directions down below).
There is parking reenforcement (especially on weekends) so do not park in a “No Parking” or “No Stopping Anytime” area, you will get a ticket — I have seen it happen.
The Views:
You can see the ocean specifically Malibu and Santa Monica further south! Choose the “downhill” more brush tunnel like hike or go higher in elevation for wider paths — both have a spectacular ocean view.
Bonus: You might also get a glance at Downtown Los Angeles and Century City depending on where you parked.
Proximity: This hike is located above the Getty Villa and near Malibu to grab a bite to eat.
Photography: Bring your camera, a cell phone works too. You will want to snap a few photos along the way.
Nature: Watch out for the little guys, especially on an overcast day, they like to lay on the hot rocks to keep warm.
What To Bring?
*Pack according to how far you will execute the hike and how long you will be out there
Water
Proper Shoes - if you don't have hiking shoes bring exercise shoes and be mindful where you step
Sunscreen
Trail snacks
Cell phone
A buddy - because it's nice to chat with someone along the way and for safety
Directions to Paseo Miramar Trailhead (Topanga Canyon Hike):
We tried to use Google Maps and it was not working, we were miss-directed a few times. Thankfully we came across this website, GoHikeIt.com, when doing rearch on local Los Angeles hikes with ocean views.
From Hollywood/Beverly Hills:
1-405 S
1-10 W exit toward Santa Monica
Merge onto I-10
Continue onto CA-1 N/E Pacific Coast Hwy
Sharp right onto W Sunset Blvd
Sharp left onto Paseo Miramar
Turn right onto Resolano Dr.
Take the 1st right onto Paseo Miramar
From Orange County:
I-5 N toward Los Angeles
ext toward the Interstart 10 W/ Santa Monica Freeway/Santa Monica
Merge onto CA-60 W
Merge onto 1-10
Continue onto CA-1 N/E Pacific Coast Hwy
Sharp right onto W. Sunset Blvd
Shar left onto Paseo Miramar
Turn right onto Resolano Dr
For more tips and information on this hike, please visit GoHikeIt.com
ENJOY! BE SAFE!
Originally published on the Pipeline Pepper blog in 2017 (by Vanessa Diaz)
