solstice canyon

nice short hike to the old ruins and "waterfall"...with the California drought, only a trickle exists...but lots of shade and wildflowers on trail...other hiking too...parking is limited

During my February visit the waterfall was small-ish but still worth the time :) Was so quiet and calm. I was told beforehand to be aware of rattlesnakes but did not see any- :S Thankfully!!

Did the 3 mile circle through the solstice canyon last week. Nice moderate uphill challenge for the first mile and a half with spectacular views of the mountains, sea and some awesome homes. The midway point is a beautiful babbling brook and old home with trees to keep the sun off. The rest of the hike is a lovely flat and rocky paved area shaded by the trees! Lovely day

Great place to hike. A little something for everyone. Interesting history, small, and medium trails. Stunning rolling hills views. Hidden gems like a mini creek you have to pass over on the more steep trails. The only negative... DO NOT use the public restroom. The most disgusting thing I've ever seen.

An easy hike for beginners and lazy weekends. Parking available but hard to get on weekends so you may have to park on the road or a mile away from main entrance. Dogs on leash allowed but found some abusers not picking up after. Great for smal kids as well as I see families on the hike. On certain time of the year or if drought lessen, small waterfall could be seen at the turnabout point of the hike.

Solstice Canyon is one beautiful hike in Malibu, California. It is a busy hike so you have to know where to park during the weekends, there is parking on the road outside of the park so it is busy but worth the effort. Can you believe there is a year round waterfall on this hike, it is the short hike but worth seeing. You may have to climb some boulders to get the best vantage points. There are also two historical Malibu homes built in early 1900's that were mostly destroyed in fire with the frame still intact. It is a cool stop along the hike. A creek winds through the entire hike, so you hear the water as it flows down to the sea. The water fall is a gorgeous stop, with some rock climbing over boulders. I recommending hiking in the fall & winter during cooler temperatures, and less people traffic. It is a gorgeous hike, great for beginners.

Always busy on the weekends...Not much fun hiking with crowds.Solution: Hike on weekdays and you'll love it. Great views. Cool to see the Robert's house and waterfall.Easy hike. Bring your dog and keep it on a leash---They'll ticket here.Easy and fun hike. Good for tourists/beginners/outa shapes

We would have spent more time exploring this area, but the Tahoe we rented was struggling with the incline. Roads were a bit narrow for the larger car. I understand why locals drive smaller vehicles.

Snakes and traffic and noisy people. What should have beena Lovely afternoon with a hike turned out to be a traffic jam with noisy trashy people that included some rattlesnakes.

There are some amazing views to be had here. There are ruins of a mid-century ranch home which are intriguing. There are also ruins of an earlier cabin. Most wonderful is the waterfall and the challenging hike up the waterfall, over the top and across several streams. Adventurous, beautiful and exciting!

I ran the three mile trail, but I did have to walk through some portions. The ruins of the houses were pretty cool to check out. I wish there was even more of the history posted and trail markers. The view was spectacular. We tried to bring our small children, 3 and 6, and it was too much for them to get to the ruins. If they were a little bit older it would be great because they would love to check it out.

Great place to escape and enjoy nature. Trail takes you through canyon and above where you view the ocean.

I love coming here (Solstice Canyon). Whenever I need a breakfrom the crazy hustle & bustle of living in L.A., this is one of myfavorite places to go. I go with my dog or on my own.

We really enjoyed this; it's so close to the hustle and bustle of the PCH, yet it feels miles away. Great views of mountains and homes in the distance, nice sojourn with nature. Paved trail at first, then it becomes a dirt path with mild inclines. Amazing how it can be quite a bit warmer than by the ocean only a couple miles away. Reminds me of a short hike back East, with the exception of surrounding mountains. Recommend this excursion for individuals, couples or families that want some good exercise without wearing you out. Plenty of shade and small creeks along the trails.

We spent a month in Malibu with a daughter of 8 years and did come here for shorter hikes. Great views, different trails paved ranging to climbing almost. Interesting history, free parking. The Solstice canyon has everything needed even sun when the beach was covered with clouds( June gloom)'.