Point Mugu State Park and Natural Preserve

Point Mugu State Park and Natural Preserve features five miles of shoreline with sandy beaches, rocky volcanic bluffs and sand dunes. There are 70 miles of hiking trails which include rugged hills and uplands, two river canyons and a grassy valley filled with sycamore and oak trees. The Sycamore Canyon Trail is a 6.5-mile round trip hike with a 200 foot elevation gain though it’s not necessary to walk the entire loop to appreciate the stunning beauty. If you’re here in autumn, you will be bedazzled by the flurry of millions of monarch butterflies that spend time here during their migration south. Giant sycamore trees are the main attraction and a small grove almost midway is a great place for a picnic, birdwatching or turn around. As with all hikes remember to have the 10 essentials. This is also a popular camping destination.