TownePlace Suites Thousand Oaks Ventura County

This route takes you around the incredible Wildwood Mesa. It is an interesting geologic formation along with a great spot to see views and grassland wildflowers. This route starts at the parking lot off of Big Sky Drive. The Mesa trail will take you around the mesa to an intersection with the Wildwood Canyon Trail. This section takes you through the canyon along the North Fork Arroyo Conejo, past Skunk Hollow, Oak Grove, and Sycamore Flats picnic areas. You'll pass Paradise Falls before your...

The trail begins with a slight downhill to a tree-lined creek bed, which sometimes has a little water. Shortly after emerging from the trees, you will arrive at a junction. Take the trail to the left, yes that's correct, up the steep hill. Not too far after reaching the top, you will come to an old windmill on the left side of the trail. Continuing past the windmill, the trail passes through a pleasant, shaded area, making several switchbacks. In short order, you will come to a trail...

Paradise Falls is located in southern California in the Conejo Valley, and is a beautiful waterfall that plunges into a pool at the end of the North Fork of the Arroyo Conejo. There are many ways to reach the falls and there are other sites in the area that you can add on to your day, including Indian Creek, Indian Cave, and Lizard Rock. This Paradise Falls route follows Mesa Trail to Teepee Trail to Moonridge trail, making a nice loop. Pack a lunch and choose your own picnic area among many...

This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains. Highlights include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend the cliffs. There are stunning sandstone formations and breathtaking views from the top of Sandstone Peak and Inspiration point. Highly recommended. Off line map is recommended to get oriented as several users have reported that this trail is not well marked and/or that there may be poor cell reception in this area.