Free things to do around Los Angeles
Free Things to Do in Mulholland Corridor
The scenic spine of the Santa Monica Mountains — Mulholland's overlooks, open space and trailheads above the city.
About Mulholland Corridor
The Mulholland Corridor follows the legendary Mulholland Drive along the crest of the Santa Monica Mountains, separating the city from the Valley. Its free draws are the scenic overlooks, the stretches of dirt 'Mulholland' open space, and the trailheads into the surrounding national recreation area.
It's one of the great free scenic drives and trail networks in Los Angeles, with views in every direction.
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Free places in Mulholland Corridor
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Cairnloch Park (Playground)
Playgrounds
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Cairnloch Park
Parks
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Mulholland Heights HOA Open Space
Preserves
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Topanga Henry Ridge - Santa Maria Canyon
Trails
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (City of Calabasas 2)
Parks
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Calabasas Open Space
Preserves
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Topanga Canyon-Canyon Oaks Open Space
Parks
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Ed Edelman North Short Loop
Trails
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Topanga/Henry Ridge Trail
Trails
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Freedom Park (City of Calabasas)
Parks
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Freedom Park
Parks
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Top of Topanga Overlook
Viewpoints
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Top of Topanga Overlook
Preserves
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Canyon Oaks Open Space Access
Parks
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Top of Topanga Overlook
Parks
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Ed Edelman North Loop Trail
Trails
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Dry Canyon Creek Park
Preserves
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Dry Canyon Creek Park
Preserves
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Summit Valley Edmund D. Edelman Park
Preserves
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Henry's Single Track
Trails
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Henry's Single Track
Trails
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NPS Land
Preserves
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Wild Walnut Park
Parks
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Summit Valley Edmund D. Edelman Park
Parks
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MRCA Open Space
Preserves
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Tennis Court
Sports Courts
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Tennis Court
Sports Courts
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Tennis Court
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Tennis Court
Sports Courts
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Viewridge Trail
Trails
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Lobos Road
Trails
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Alizondo Drive Park
Parks
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Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park
Parks
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Wild Walnut Park
Preserves
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Wild Walnut Park
Preserves
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Headwaters Corner
Parks
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Alizondo Drive Park
Parks
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Headwaters Corner
Preserves
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Headwaters Corner
Preserves
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Tennis Court
Sports Courts
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Wild Walnut dog park
Parks
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Wild Walnut dog park
Parks
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Wild Walnut Park Loop Trail
Trails
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Pickleball Court
Sports Courts
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Basketball Court
Sports Courts
Frequently asked: free things to do in Mulholland Corridor
What are the best free things to do along the Mulholland Corridor?
Stop at the scenic overlooks along Mulholland Drive, hike the dirt Mulholland open space and mountain trailheads, and take in the city and Valley views — all free.
Are the Mulholland overlooks free?
Yes — the scenic overlooks along Mulholland Drive are free to visit.
Can you hike along Mulholland?
Yes — stretches of unpaved 'Dirt Mulholland' and connecting trails through the Santa Monica Mountains are free to hike.
Are there free events nearby?
Yes. The surrounding hillside communities host free events. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.