Solstice Canyon

"COVID-19 update: Open for socially distant hiking although restrooms be closed. The Solstice Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in Los Angeles. There's a route for every level of intensity, from mellow walking to more difficult treks. As you work your way up, you’ll bump into the Keller House, the remnants of a 100+plus-year-old stone cabin which was damaged in the 2007 fires. The true pièce de résistance, however, is the Solstice waterfall, where you’ll also find the Paul Revere Williams-designed Roberts Ranch house. The trails are well-suited for picnicking, mountain biking, and observing local wildlife, an especially thrilling experience for pint-sized hikers. Dogs are allowed, as long as they’re on leash. COVID-19 disclaimer: We are working hard to keep our listings as up to date as possible (deliveries, outdoor dining, etc.), but given the evolving nature of local COVID-19 restrictions, we recommend double-checking the information in this guide with any business you plan on visiting. Also, please note that we have not vetted any businesses listed within our guides for their compliance with applicable safety regulations."

"A very popular hike, but what it lacks in isolation, it more than makes up for in sights and microclimates. It starts with a shady, woody walk up to the ruins of the Roberts House Ranch, a Paul R. Williams-built mid-century Malibu masterpiece that burned down in 1982. Up above the house is a modest but beautiful waterfall. Hop over the waterfall’s brook, and head up into the mountain, where a dirt path climbs through several switchbacks until you reach the top, where you can look down the canyon onto a majestic view of the Pacific."