Solstice Canyon Acquisition II

Location: Los Angeles County

Project Type: Acquisition

Status: Completed

Habitat Type: fish passage, Riparian

Area Affected: 428 acres

Project Footprint: 4,224 ft stream miles

Assembly District: 50

Senate District: 27

Congressional District: 33

Project Lead/Grantee:
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (Melanie Beck 805-370-2346)

This project acquired 117 acres of 325 target acres in the upper Solstice Canyon watershed of the Santa Monica Mountains to complete continuous parkland ownership between the upper and lower reaches of Solstice Creek.

Located in Malibu, this site has one of the only year-round waterfalls in the Santa Monica Mountains. Full of history dating back to the early 20th century, visitors can take an easy hike for a couple of miles, or a strenuous hike over six miles. Proximity to the beach makes this an extremely popular destination on weekends.