Malibu is a region in Southern California characterized by its unique blend of rugged mountain terrain and extensive Pacific coastline. This area is part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, offering varied environments from open grasslands to oak savannas and dramatic coastal bluffs. The diverse geography of Malibu provides a setting for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Malibu offers a wide array of outdoor activities, with more…
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18
hikers
1.68km
00:28
40m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
5.04km
01:46
270m
300m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
9.76km
03:09
610m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.59km
00:43
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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74
riders
101km
06:05
2,510m
2,510m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

60
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52.4km
03:00
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

96
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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69
riders
33.9km
01:38
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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23
riders
40.1km
04:05
1,170m
1,160m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
21.8km
02:26
830m
830m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
53.1km
03:51
1,130m
1,130m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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52.7km
03:38
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
45.0km
03:15
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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32.4km
02:52
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
runners
16.9km
02:14
790m
800m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
4.80km
00:40
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.73km
00:44
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
3.95km
00:30
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22.4km
01:35
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6.91km
00:33
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

62
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
26.3km
02:18
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Malibu offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 100 routes across these sports. These activities leverage Malibu's diverse landscape of coastal beauty and mountain terrain.
Malibu features 104 routes with an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings. More than 11,000 visitors have explored these routes on komoot. The community has shared experiences across various sports.
Malibu offers diverse hiking trails, including those in Malibu Creek State Park, Solstice Canyon, and Point Dume. Solstice Canyon features an easy loop trail leading to a year-round waterfall. For more options, refer to the Hiking around Malibu guide.
Yes, Malibu has easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Solstice Canyon offers an easy loop trail, and Point Dume State Preserve has accessible paths. The Easy hikes around Malibu guide provides specific recommendations.
Malibu provides various road cycling routes, including coastal roads and challenging mountain fire roads. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail is a popular option for cyclists. Detailed information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Malibu guide.
Yes, Malibu offers mountain biking trails, including options for electric mountain bikes to explore canyons with ocean views. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area contains many trails suitable for mountain biking. Consult the MTB Trails around Malibu guide for specific routes.
Malibu features numerous scenic views and landmarks. Point Dume State Beach offers dramatic coastal bluffs and ocean vistas. El Matador State Beach is known for its sea stacks and natural arches. Malibu Creek State Park provides views of volcanic rock gorges and historic sites.
Komoot offers several guides for Malibu, including Hiking around Malibu, Easy hikes around Malibu, Running Trails around Malibu, and Road Cycling Routes around Malibu. Guides for Touring cycling, MTB, and Gravel biking are also available.
Yes, Malibu is home to waterfalls. Solstice Canyon features a year-round waterfall accessible via an easy loop trail. Escondido Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Santa Monica Mountains, reachable via a scenic trail.
Malibu's coastline spans 27 to 30 miles (43 to 48 kilometers) and includes diverse features. Zuma Beach is a popular sandy stretch, while Point Dume State Beach has dramatic bluffs and coves. El Matador State Beach is known for its sea stacks and natural arches.
The official website for the City of Malibu is MalibuCity.org. This resource provides general information and updates related to the city.

