The best dog-friendly hikes and walks around Malibu

This trailhead, adjacent to the Malibu Seafood Market, marks the beginning of a 2.5-mile loop trail that climbs to the Puerco Canyon. Parking is $12, or you can choose public transit. There is an MTA bus stop at the park entrance. Restrooms, a picnic table area, sitting benches and educational displays are here. During the spring and early summer, beautiful wildflowers cover the hillsides with fantastic ocean views. This trail is known to be very overgrown, so wearing long pants and sturdy footwear is ideal for a better experience. There is minimal shade along the way, so bringing a hat and plenty of water is recommended.

The views of the canyon, the Pacific Ocean and the city of Malibu below are majestic. There are many beautiful purple and yellow wildflowers in the spring. It is an excellent setting for panoramic photos of the stunning green mountains and ocean scenery.

This trailhead begins a nice trail that leads through lovely oak woodland, riparian woodland and coastal scrub into the canyon on the way to the falls. The trail crosses over the creek several times but should be no more than simple rock hopping to get across at any given time.

This lower tier of the vast limestone falls is stunning. The beautiful moss-covered rock gives the falls a bearded look, worthy of taking some fantastic photos. Although it may be tempting to scramble to the top of the falls, it is not open to the public to avoid the risk of severe fall injuries and to preserve the fragile habitat.

The Zuma Creek passes through the trail here so it might be an opportune moment to have a cooling session with a wet Buff.

There is a small creek crossing on the trail (depending on time of year) where you can take a break and dip your feet or let your dog play in the water!

The views of the canyon, the Pacific Ocean and the city of Malibu below are majestic. There are many beautiful purple and yellow wildflowers in the spring. It is an excellent setting for panoramic photos of the stunning green mountainous and ocean scenery.

This trailhead marks the beginning of a 2.5-mile loop trail that climbs to the Puerco Canyon. Parking is $12, or you can choose public transit. There is an MTA bus stop at the park entrance. Restrooms, a picnic table area, sitting benches and educational displays are here. During the spring and early summer, beautiful wildflowers cover the hillsides with fantastic ocean views. This trail is known to be very overgrown, so wearing long pants and sturdy footwear is ideal for a better experience. There is minimal shade along the way, so bringing a hat and plenty of water is recommended.