Filled with rich history, the Zuma and Trancas Canyons are home to an interesting assortment of plant and animal life. Deer, rabbits, and coyote all roam among the flowing streams and dramatic peaks that surround the area. The canyons once belonged to Frederick and May Rindge, a couple who christened the area Rancho Malibu and turned the land into private property.

After a long struggle with the government, the couple had no choice but to allow the construction of the Pacific Coast Highway on their land. Even though Zuma and Trancas Canyons once hosted human inhabitants, they aren't highly developed.

Pro tip: Visitors can access the canyons by traveling along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Good to know: In the canyons there are areas for hiking, biking, picnicking, horseback riding, and more. Zuma and Trancas Canyons Map

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