Things To Do

Hikes & Nature

The Mash Site

The MASH site is not at the entrance, it's a good hike in, some several miles, so bring your walking boots! To Get To The Trailhead: The entrance to Malibu Creek State Park is located on the west side of Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road between the 101 and PCH, 6.1 miles from the coast (just south of Mulholland Highway). A fee of $12 per vehicle is charged to park inside Malibu Creek State Park. Parking is also available outside the park. Dogs are not allowed on this hike, but mountain bikes are permitted. Hike Info: Distance: 4.75 miles (out and back) Elevation change: 200 feet Hiking time: Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes Location: Calabasas, CA Open to: Hikers, bikes Fees & Permits: State Park Day Use Fee

Solstice Canyon Hike ( Keller House)

Gorgeous 3.2-mile loop hike nestled in Malibu hills. You will often hear and see parrots and parakeets that have made the mountains their homes the trees. Know Before You Go The Solstice Canyon Trail is paved for the first half mile and stroller-friendly up to the Keller House. The house is fenced off and under video surveillance but can be seen relatively close-up by crossing a small bridge after viewing the informational placard on the trail. Wildfires, including the 2007 Corral Fire and the 2018 Woolsey Fire, often damage the area and lead to trail closures. After viewing the Keller House, continue on the Solstice Canyon Trail to see the ruins of the Roberts' House (built in the 1950s and destroyed by fire in 1982). The architect of the Roberts' House, Paul Revere Williams, also worked on the Theme Building at LAX and Murphy Ranch.

Gardens of the World

Gardens of the World is a botanical garden in Thousand Oaks, California, situated directly across Thousand Oaks Boulevard from Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, within the downtown core of the city.

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden

A 33-acre natural terrain botanical garden focused on the local native plants. Check on the website if they are open; they stay closed after the rains for the trails to dry.

Malibu Hindu Temple

Know Before You Go The people who run this temple are lovely. Please take off your shoes when entering. Bring offerings of fruit for the altar.

Santa Monica Pier

A storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops

Fern Dell Nature Preserve

A peaceful little park that can lead you to the Griffith Observatory hiking trail More than 50 fern species thrive among select tropical plants and flowers along this shady, winding trail. Located near the Western Canyon entrance. Visit The Trails Cafe, open 8am-5pm.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

You could spend days alone exploring the different gardens with 130 acres, bring some good shoes

Food & Drinks

Wades Wines

It is a gem of a wine & spirit cellar, with a big selection, and it very relaxed.

Old Place Restaurant (American, Steakhouse, Vegetarian Friendly)

The Old Place Restaurant, famous for its country fare catering to cowboys and Hollywood actors, has a history dating back to around 1915 when it served as a general store and post office for the village of Cornell in the Santa Monica mountains. In the 1960s, Tom Runyon saw its potential and began its transformation into the iconic establishment it is today. Know Before You Go The restaurant is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and serves breakfast and lunch only on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations for dinner are taken for three shifts of seating each evening. The bar is open on a first come, first-serve basis.

Idle Hour

Have you ever had a cocktail in a giant barrel? In 1941, Idle Hour’s barrel-shaped structure derived as part of the "Programmatic architecture" movement, which was a direct link to the rise of the automobile when business owners in the 20's and 30's designed their buildings to catch the attention of quick passing motorists. Idle Hour is one of the last standing structures of this type in Los Angeles and now serves Americana cocktails and fare that are a definitive time stamp reflective of its original era.

The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar

NOTE! A sister Tonga Hut In Palm Springs is much farther away. Make sure you put the North Hollywood location when visiting. One of the oldest and last California Tiki Culture bars TIKI CULTURE BEGAN IN CALIFORNIA When Ernest Gannt opened Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood in 1934, many copycats like Trader Vic’s soon followed. By the 1950s and 1960s, they were hot all over America. Brothers Ace and Ed Libby opened the Tonga Hut in North Hollywood.

The Baked Potato

The Baked Potato Jazz Club has been the home venue for some of the greatest musicians since 1970. The world-famous Baked Potato Jazz Club offers stellar music nightly and great food. We invite you to buy tickets to one of our upcoming events, experience the LA Jazz Music Scene for yourself, and see some of the greatest musicians since 1970. The world-famous Baked Potato Jazz Club offers stellar music nightly and great food. Open Nightly: 6 PM – 1 AM Kitchen Open Until 11:30 All Ages Welcome

Chez Jay

A treasure hunter's tiny bar, harboring celebrities since 1959. Chez Jay is just ½ block south of the Santa Monica Pier on the east side of Ocean Avenue, right next to the incredible Tongva Park. It is in the heart of the civic center district, steps from the Third Street Promenade and many of Santa Monica's best hotels, and of course, the famous Santa Monica beaches are just steps away. A stroll to Chez Jay is leisurely, and the stroll home is even more accessible.

Dogtown Coffee

Opened in 1971, the shop sold surfboards to the Dogtown locals who rode the waves around the abandoned Pacific Ocean Park. Skateboarding took a backseat to surfing until the Zephyr Team showed up at the 1975. Since 2012, Dogtown Coffee has occupied the space. The coffee shop honors its legacy through murals and original Zephyr surfboards, Know Before You Go The menu runs the gamut from standard espresso drinks to creations like a yerba mate latte and a cappuccino enhanced with chaga mushrooms and monk fruit.

Oddities & Unique Attractions

The Gamble House

Most people know it as Doc Brown's house from Back to the Future and a perfect example of the Arts and Crafts movement that influenced much of Southern California architecture.

The Museum of Jurassic Technology

VISITING REQUIRES BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT 12$/ person It is a small gem of a museum; anything said would ruin the experience.

Museum of Death Hollywood

Feeling a bit of morbid curiosity? Once home to the Producers Studio & WestBeach Recorders (Pink Floyd, etc), the Museum of Death was started in 1995 with the goal "To make people happy to be alive." WARNING This museum is for mature audiences, so parents should be cautioned about the subject matter. Not for the faint of heart! Open seven days a week 11 am - 7 pm Admission: $20

The Last Bookstore

Built inside an old Bank: "The Last Bookstore" specializes in reasonably priced used books and vintage first prints. You can spend hours here; they even have sections based on book color. Get lost in the maze of books. They don't have parking, so expect to pay for a parking lot or use street meters.

ReGEN Haus

Out for a drive around Fillmore? THE LITTLE TOWN OF FILLMORE is known for its authentic steam train rides, an amazing bakery, and this unique curiosity shop Across from city hall is a classic 1900s bungalow that is home to various industrial treasures. Visitors to this home of uncommon industrial wonder will find a collection of carefully displayed objects that reflect a cinematic flair, as the owner is a Los Angeles area camera artist who works on various films. The name of the store is short for regeneration, as in giving old objects a new life. Many of the items on display were crafted from forlorn items that now push the boundaries of art and the skill of repurposing discarded objects. The ReGEN Haus is a cabinet of curiosities designed to perplex and gratify.

Galco's Old World Grocery

Opened in 1897 as a tiny italian market, Galco's Soda Pop Stop is a fun stop with more than 700+ types of sodas

Mrs. Fish

Modern Japanese cuisine and a robust whisky program in a stunningly designed, art-filled DTLA oasis. DInner Service Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm-11:30pm Friday - Saturday 5:00pm–1:00am Saturday 4:00pm–12:00am