Waterfalls near Malibu, CA
8 named waterfalls within 30 miles of Malibu, closest first. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
Visits with route details
Read the walking route, starting point and current access notes.
- Escondido Falls (Lower)Official MRCA park route; upper falls closed to the publicLos Angeles County, CA
- Sycamore FallsOfficial brochure route and trailhead parking documentedVentura County, CA
- Santa Ynez FallsPartial guide: route description predates the Palisades Fire; post-fire trail condition unverifiedLos Angeles County, CA
Paradise FallsSigned park trail; check current COSCA closures70 ft (21.4 m) · Ventura County, CA- Whitney Canyon WaterfallsVerified parking-to-waterfall route; seasonal waterfallLos Angeles County, CA
All 8 waterfalls
- Escondido Falls (Lower)Official MRCA park route; upper falls closed to the publicLos Angeles County, CA1.1 miN
- Escondido Falls (Upper)Los Angeles County, CA1.2 miN
- Owl FallsLos Angeles County, CA11 miE
- Sycamore FallsOfficial brochure route and trailhead parking documentedVentura County, CA12 miNW
- Santa Ynez FallsPartial guide: route description predates the Palisades Fire; post-fire trail condition unverifiedLos Angeles County, CA13 miE
Temescal FallsLos Angeles County, CA14 miE- Paradise FallsSigned park trail; check current COSCA closures70 ft (21.4 m) · Ventura County, CA15 miNW
- Whitney Canyon WaterfallsVerified parking-to-waterfall route; seasonal waterfallLos Angeles County, CA29 miNE