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Malibu Bluffs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,682 Google reviews · Running trail in Malibu, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Malibu Bluffs Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic waterfront community park with sports fields & a playground, plus a whale watching station.
What runners say about Malibu Bluffs Park
“Clean area and open walking path that ends with a few tables… also there are viewers for whale watching!”
“Malibu Bluffs Park is a beautiful six-acre community park conveniently located at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.”
“The views from the trails are incredible, and it’s such a peaceful, scenic spot for hiking or taking a break between real estate appointments.”
“This is a tasty little park that has sports fields, Community Center, playgrounds, dog friendly walking trails that are both paved and in paved.”
One of my favorite Malibu parks. Has a large grass area, lookouts, baseball fields and a sidewalk trail. You can even venture off on the trail and find picnic tables. Doggy and kid friendly.
I love this park because it isn't crowded early in the mornings and it's kept clean. Dogs are allowed on leashes and there are doggy bags in case you forget yours. The grassy area is big enough to run around and play soccer or other sports.
Amazing spot, dog and handicap friendly. Really nice for families to have a picnic at, many benches and bench tables, and a kids playground. Wildlife, like squirrels, that come decently close that you can take snaps of or just admire. Please do no feed them.
Malibu Bluffs Park is a beautiful six-acre community park conveniently located at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We visited this place on July 4, 2019, on our way back to home from Malibu Pier.
Trail conditions & character
“Malibu Bluffs Park is a beautiful six-acre community park conveniently located at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.”
“If you follow me then you know that I often examine the restrooms because I believe that if the restrooms are well taken care of then so will the rest of the facility.”
“I stopped for a sunset photo and to see if I could see Bill Murrays house 🤭lol 🌅 Bathrooms, parking & Playground!”
“This is a tasty little park that has sports fields, Community Center, playgrounds, dog friendly walking trails that are both paved and in paved.”
“The views from the trails are incredible, and it’s such a peaceful, scenic spot for hiking or taking a break between real estate appointments.”
“This is a tasty little park that has sports fields, Community Center, playgrounds, dog friendly walking trails that are both paved and in paved.”
Plan your run at Malibu Bluffs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemalibucity.org
- Phone(310) 317-1364
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
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