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Solstice Canyon swimming hole

📍 Malibu
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, variable, seasonal
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Spring (creek often dries by mid-summer)
Best Season
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🌊 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
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable, seasonal
Best Season
📅 Spring (creek often dries by mid-summer)
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Small creek swimming hole
Managed By
National Park Service (Santa Monica Mountains NRA) / Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
County
Los Angeles County, California
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ 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

GPS Coordinates
34.0392, -118.7456
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✅ 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
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