Outdoors NearbyWaterfalls near Malibu, CA
5 named waterfalls have Malibu, CA as their nearest town, the tallest mapped one being Newton Canyon Falls at about 26 feet. The closest to town are Escondido Falls (Lower) (1 mi), Escondido Falls (Upper) (1 mi) and Solstice Canyon Falls (2 mi).
- Newton Canyon Falls 26 ft · trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
- Solstice Canyon Falls 26 ft · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
- Zuma Canyon Falls 16 ft · trailhead 0.3 mi Directions
- Escondido Falls (Lower) trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Escondido Falls (Upper) trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
More waterfalls within 25 miles
- Escondido Falls (Upper) near Malibu · 1 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Escondido Falls (Lower) near Malibu · 1 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Newton Canyon Falls 26 ft · near Malibu · 2 mi · trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
- Solstice Canyon Falls 26 ft · near Malibu · 2 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
- Zuma Canyon Falls 16 ft · near Malibu · 2 mi · trailhead 0.3 mi Directions
- Sycamore Falls 56 ft · near Casa Conejo · 11 mi Directions
- Owl Falls near Topanga · 11 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Paradise Falls 69 ft · near Casa Conejo · 13 mi Directions
- Santa Ynez Canyon Falls 16 ft · near Topanga · 13 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
- Temescal Falls near Topanga · 15 mi · seasonal Directions
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Frequently asked questions
Are there waterfalls near Malibu?
Newton Canyon Falls, Solstice Canyon Falls, Zuma Canyon Falls, Escondido Falls (Lower) and Escondido Falls (Upper). Each has a directions link on this page.
What is the tallest waterfall near Malibu?
Of those with a mapped height, Newton Canyon Falls at about 26 feet.
What other waterfalls are within driving distance of Malibu?
Within about 25 miles: Escondido Falls (Upper) near Malibu, Escondido Falls (Lower) near Malibu, Newton Canyon Falls near Malibu and Solstice Canyon Falls near Malibu.