Akemi T.
9/22/2023
Five stars with a caution‼ The writers of the reviews here must be totally fit My husband and I were dying on the trail coming back from the grotto area. It was almost all incline, like no...
The Grotto
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12896 Yerba Buena Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
The Grotto in Malibu, CA, is a hidden gem nestled within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Located at Circle X Ranch, this former Boy Scout camp offers a range of activities, including hiking through the coastal Mediterranean ecosystem, picnicking by the creek at Oak Grove, and exploring the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains, Sandstone Peak. Visitors can also spot various wildlife, from blue-bellied lizards and scrub jays to gray foxes and bats, making it a nature lover's paradise.
With unpaved parking lots and trails, The Grotto provides a moderate to strenuous outdoor experience, perfect for adventure seekers. Dog owners are welcome to bring their furry friends on a leash, and there are restrooms and water available on-site. While cell service may be unreliable in the backcountry, visitors can always seek assistance and information from the knowledgeable rangers at the Circle X Ranch contact station. Discover the beauty and tranquility of The Grotto, where nature and exploration await.
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Jessica P.
6/4/2023
Wow what a BEAUTIFUL hike! There's a bit of everything on this hike. PARKING: off YERBA BUENA, look for CIRCLE X RANCH , it comes up quick so be ready! Windy road for those with motion sickness...
Troy H.
2/20/2023
This is a great hike with changing scenery from ponds to views. It's a beautiful but easy hike with some rock climbing. Most of the hike is downhill and you will pass several ponds as you...
Jiggers M.
6/15/2024
A short 3 mile hike out and back. Mostly downhill to get to The Grotto. Once you cross the barricade at the Oak Grove it will be the start of navigating your hike through the rocks downhill. If...
Hae A.
3/22/2022
This is going on my list for one of my favorite hikes ever. The drive there from PCH, the scenery is very nice. There are rocky hills that don't look like anything you've seen in CA. The hike...
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