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Free Things to Do in Malibu Vista
A canyon pocket above Malibu — Escondido Canyon's waterfall trail and Latigo Canyon views.
About Malibu Vista
Malibu Vista is a small community in the hills above Malibu, near Latigo and Escondido canyons. Its free draws are the surrounding Santa Monica Mountains open space and trails — including the Escondido Canyon trail to a tall seasonal waterfall — and sweeping ocean views.
Secluded and scenic, it offers free access to some of Malibu's best canyon hiking and coastal panoramas.
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Free places in Malibu Vista
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Latigo Canyon - Malibu Vista
Parks
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Ava and Cole Weintraub Trail
Trails
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Escondido Canyon Open Space
Parks
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Ava and Cole Weintraub Family Park
Preserves
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Escondido Canyon Park
Parks
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Ava and Cole Weintraub Trail
Trails
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Beautiful viewpoint to Malibu area
Viewpoints
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Deer Valley Loop Trail
Trails
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Coastal Slope Trail
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Escondido Falls Trail
Trails
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Stone Open Space
Parks
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Escondido Canyon Park
Parks
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Sostomo Trail
Trails
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Waterfall Trail
Trails
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Haunted House Trail
Trails
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Upper Solstice Canyon
Parks
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Ramirez Canyon Park- Upper/Brown
Parks
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NPS Land
Preserves
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Winding Way East
Trails
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MRCA Open Space
Preserves
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Solstice Canyon
Parks
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Upper Ramirez Canyon
Preserves
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Sostomo Trail
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Tropical Terrace
Landmarks
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Ramirez Accessible Trail
Trails
Frequently asked: free things to do in Malibu Vista
What are the best free things to do near Malibu Vista?
Hike the Escondido Canyon trail to the seasonal waterfall, explore the surrounding open space, and take in the ocean views — all free.
Is the Escondido Canyon trail free?
Yes — the Escondido Canyon Park trail to the waterfall above Malibu is free to hike.
Where is Malibu Vista?
Malibu Vista is a hillside community in the Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu.
Are there free events nearby?
Yes. Nearby Malibu hosts free events. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.