Charmlee Wilderness Park

This past weekend, my husband and I hiked for the first time at Charmlee Wilderness Park, northwest of Malibu. It was a beautiful January day in Southern California, meaning the temperature was 80 degrees. We hiked to vistas with dramatic views of the Channel Islands and Catalina Island and picnicked in a shaded oak grove. This is the perfect hike for a sunny, clear day. The park is located at 2577 Encinal Canyon Road, off the Pacific Coast Highway. The 532-acre park includes a picnic area and has more than eight miles of hiking trails.