🪨 Creek Spot
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Solstice Canyon swimming hole
A small, easy-access swimming hole along a scenic Malibu canyon trail, popular enough that weekday visits are recommended over crowded weekends.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable, seasonal
Best Season
📅 Spring (creek often dries by mid-summer)
Water Type
Small creek swimming hole
Managed By
National Park Service (Santa Monica Mountains NRA) / Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
County
Los Angeles County, California
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Solstice Canyon Trailhead, Corral Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
Access Notes:
Easy ~1.5-2 mile hike along a well-maintained trail
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace