Point Mugu State Park facts for kids
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Mugu Rock, Point Mugu State Park
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| Nearest city | Malibu, California |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Point Mugu State Park is a beautiful park in Southern California. It's part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This park has a rugged coastline and sandy beaches. You can also find tidal lagoons and coastal sand dunes here. A famous landmark called Mugu Rock is right at the park's edge.
The park is split into two main parts: one by the ocean and one inland. These parts are separated by the Pacific Coast Highway. Each side has its own parking areas. When the tide is low, you can walk between the two parts using a path under a bridge. You can get to the park from the east through Rancho Sierra Vista near Newbury Park, CA. This area includes the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center. From the west, you can reach the park via the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Point Mugu State Park offers over 5 miles (8 km) of amazing ocean beaches. It also has tall cliffs and mountains covered in chaparral plants. You'll find two large canyons with rivers that flow during certain seasons. The park also features grassy valleys filled with oak, sycamore, and sometimes native walnut trees. A very important landmark is the Boney Mountain State Wilderness Area. It has tall rock formations that you can see from many parts of the park.
Fun Things to Do at Point Mugu
There are many fun activities to enjoy in the park! You can go camping, hiking, and swimming. It's also a great place for mountain biking and picnicking. If you love animals, you can enjoy wildlife viewing. Horseback riding is also an option, especially from the National Park Service entrance.
Just like in all California State Parks, you can bring your dog if it's on a leash in camping areas. However, dogs are not allowed on the backcountry trails. These are any trails that are not paved. The Backbone Trail starts here at the Ray Miller trailhead in La Jolla Canyon. This long trail stretches almost 70 miles (113 km) across the Santa Monica Mountains.
Sycamore Cove, La Jolla Beach, and Mugu Beach all have parking and sandy areas. You might even spot dolphins, seals, pelicans, and whales along the Pacific Coast Highway!
Exploring the Park's Geography
Point Mugu State Park has a diverse landscape with interesting canyons, valleys, and mountains.
Canyons and Valleys
- Wood Canyon
- Sycamore Canyon
- La Jolla Valley
- Serrano Valley
Mountains and Peaks
- Boney Mountain — This includes the Boney Mountain Wilderness area, with Boney Peak nearby.
- Tri Peaks
- Mugu Peak
- Laguna Peak
