Swap LA’s urban jungle for ecosystems of the Santa Monica Mountains. Just an hour from the city center, the area is a haven hiding in plain sight for hikers and city dwellers. Here you’ll find misty coastlines dotted with wildflowers, as well as forests of oak and sycamore interspersed with creeks and waterfalls. You can summit peaks with dramatic 360-degree views of the ocean, traverse remote canyons and grasslands, or even take a dip at Malibu’s Point Dume. Discover the best locations with the help of your guide and enjoy a custom day of hiking tailored to your desires.
Nature haven minutes from Los Angeles
Most spectacular ocean views in the LA County
500 miles of trails offer an ultimate escape from urban life
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Santa Monica Mountains, CA, please refer to the California State website and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
The best thing about hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains is that there are incredible options for all skill levels. For beginner hikes, if you can walk for a few hours with little elevation gain, you are good to go! Intermediate hikes will see a little more change in elevation and hikes will start to increase in length, hiking anywhere between four to eight miles. Advanced hikes are full-day treks with steep descents and challenging switchbacks. Keep in mind, the weather in summer can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to the Santa Monica Mountains, most people fly into Los Angeles International Airport, which is about an hour away. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, very often at the Zuma Canyon. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group prior to the adventure.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.
