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Point Mugu State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,476 Google reviews · Running trail in Malibu, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Point Mugu State 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.
Santa Monica Mountains' park has 5 miles of beach, river canyons, bluffs & 70+ miles of trails.
What runners say about Point Mugu State Park
“Easy hiking trails with great views of the ocean, clean campsites and great beach!”
“🐬 Point Mugu State Park is a gem along the California coast, offering stunning ocean views, scenic hiking trails, and a peaceful beach escape.”
“There is a BBQ area and picnic tables along with shaded trees near the parking area.”
“🐬 Point Mugu State Park is a gem along the California coast, offering stunning ocean views, scenic hiking trails, and a peaceful beach escape.”
What a neat little cove beach along California Hwy 1. Waves are rough so I wouldn’t recommend swimming but you can walk along the edge of the water just fine. This is a good picture spot. There are grills you can use to cook some food and porta potty toilets. Drinking fountains are available as well.
🐬 Point Mugu State Park is a gem along the California coast, offering stunning ocean views, scenic hiking trails, and a peaceful beach escape. The variety of landscapes—from rugged mountains to sandy shores—makes it perfect for both outdoor adventurers and relaxation seekers.
A great place for camping and recreation at the north end of Malibu before you cross over into Oxnard. Good tent camping sites with showers on site. Walk under the bridge to the beach and enjoy sunsets from the point. All a huge sand dune and many hikes in the park.
Awesome place to camp! On one side you have hills to hike and explore. On the other side you have the beach. Campsite is clean. Good size spots to camp..some you can fit up to 4 cars. Management is friendly..come around selling firewood if you need some. Caution..
Trail conditions & character
“🐬 Point Mugu State Park is a gem along the California coast, offering stunning ocean views, scenic hiking trails, and a peaceful beach escape.”
“There's a paid parking lot and porta potties at the start of the Ray Miller trail, or park along the beach and walk into the Ray Miller trail.”
“A fairly easy hike with a graduate incline to catch some amazing views of the coast.”
“There's a paid parking lot and porta potties at the start of the Ray Miller trail, or park along the beach and walk into the Ray Miller trail.”
“🐬 Point Mugu State Park is a gem along the California coast, offering stunning ocean views, scenic hiking trails, and a peaceful beach escape.”
“There is a BBQ area and picnic tables along with shaded trees near the parking area.”
Plan your run at Point Mugu State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone+1 310-457-8143
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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