If coming in the summer, bring lots of sunscreen, a hat and extra water. It got very hot and there... read more
If coming in the summer, bring lots of sunscreen, a hat and extra water. It got very hot and there... read more
My partner and I are runners and love to explore new areas. We were staying in the Santa Monica... read more
There's no public access to Trancas Canyon, so visitors are instead advised to hike at Zuma Canyon (accessible at the end of either Busch Drive or Bonsall Drive; the latter has much more free public parking).
Take your time on 23...lots of hairpin turns and 20mph speed limit. Some great views so be sure to stop and take a few pictures. Breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from up high!
What a great walk this place is reminiscent of the old California form my youth and lots of fun. Area has been maintained.
Went for a solo hike during the week. There were a few others on the trail, so I felt safe, but it wasn't crowded. Beautiful landscapes. No bugs. Easy hike.
Sucha a great trail...This is a terrific hike. Dog friendly. pack out the dog poop/bags and keep our trails healthy.
It's Uncrowded.
PCH to Bonsal Drive and up to the end it. You can also access via Busch drive.
Parking lot was closed when we came so we did street parking.
Trailhead had a sign as well as maps...but don't count on available maps. Pay attention.
This can be a gentle up to an intermediate hike wth some good ascent/incline.
It's a good hike with several different trails: ZUMA canyon trail, ZUMA loop, Ocean view trail, etc. So you can spend several hours on the quiet uncrowded trails.
Short hikes up to dbl mile digits.
Great views.
After spending a few hours at nearby El Matador State Beach, I went searching for a good spot to hike and stumbled across this jewel. I was one of only a handful of people on this trail... so peaceful. Upon arrival, some folks had just finished a hike with their horses and were loading them back into the trailer. I met a cyclist on the trail, too, so it's a multi-use trail system. I went up the Ocean View trail, came back across the Canyon View trail, and back down the Zuma Canyon trail. For an avid hiker, it doesn't get much better than this. This was one of the highlights of my day.