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Free Things to Do in Cornell

A rustic canyon community near Malibu — Peter Strauss Ranch, oak trails and Santa Monica Mountains nature.

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About Cornell

Cornell is a small, rustic community in the Santa Monica Mountains near Agoura and Malibu. Its free centerpiece is Peter Strauss Ranch, a National Park Service site with a loop trail, lawns and historic ranch grounds, surrounded by oak woodlands and creeks.

Remote and green, it offers free hiking and a tranquil ranch escape in the western mountains.

Peter Strauss RanchOak trailsSanta Monica MountainsMalibu Creek nearbyHistoric ranchCanyon nature

What's here

Trails9Preserves9Parks4Gardens1Landmarks1

Free places in Cornell

Frequently asked: free things to do in Cornell

What are the best free things to do in Cornell?

Walk the Peter Strauss Ranch loop trail, explore the historic ranch grounds, and hike the surrounding oak woodlands — all free.

Is Peter Strauss Ranch free?

Yes — Peter Strauss Ranch, a National Park Service site near Cornell, is free to visit.

Where is Cornell?

Cornell is a small community in the Santa Monica Mountains near Agoura and Malibu.

Are there free events nearby?

Yes. The National Park Service hosts free programs nearby. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

Nearby neighborhoods

Agoura Hills17Westlake Village28Malibu Bowl11Malibu Vista18Monte Nido19Malibu40Calabasas Highlands27Hidden Hills6