Point Mugu State Park

Location: Malibu, California
Point Mugu State Park, located in the Santa Monica Mountains, features five miles of ocean shoreline with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. There are more than 70 miles of hiking trails. The beach also features swimming, body surfing and surf fishing. The park includes the jagged pinnacles of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area.

Address: 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 9130
The beach is 15 miles south of Oxnard on Highway One. 
Parking fees:
All day – $12.00 per car, per day
3 hrs – $9.00 per car
2 hrs – $6.00 per car
1 hr – $3.00 per car
Popular hikes and trails: 
Grotto Trail (easy)
Mugu Peak Trail (moderate)
Scenic and Overlook Trails Loop (easy)

Experience:
When I visited Point Mugu State park, I camped in a group of 44 people, and it was my first time camping in such large group. It was pretty cool. Yes it took a lot more work and preparation, but as a group with everybody pitching in, it actually made it easier than camping on my own. We hiked a couple of trails, the Mugu peak trail and the Scenic Overlook Trail, they both had spectacular views, but I really enjoyed Mugu Peak. When we got to the top we were above the clouds and the view was majestic. Whenever you’re above the clouds it almost feels like you’re floating.

I would highly recommend anybody camp at Point Mugu, it’s the perfect distance if you want to get away from the city, but don’t want to drive to far. Theres plenty of trails close by, and they’re easy enough, that anyone can do them. Even if hiking is not your forte, the beach has a beautiful view of the ocean, and the sunset always reflects off the shore. Overall (8/10).