The Top 12 Peaks around Malibu
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Malibu is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 12
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Malibu for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Malibu for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
A short hike leads to this great overlook on the tip of the little cape, jutting out into the Malibu coastline. Good views of the beaches it separates both to the east and west.
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Signposted as Mt Allen, Sandstone is the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, with a great 360-degree-overlook at an elevation of 3,114 feet (949 m). You can reach this …
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Inspiration Point is located between Exchange Peak and Boney Peak and the view to the ocean is amazing. To get there, you need to take a little detour from Backbone …
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Goat Peak (elevation 1,729) is a prominent summit on a sharp ridge between Temescal Canyon and Rivas Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains. Although this peak is relatively unpopular, at …
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Starting from the Sandstone Trailhead, this part of the Backbone Trail continues past Sandstone Peak, the highest summit in the Santa Monica Mountains, and Inspiration Point along the Crest to the west.
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