Searching for the Grotto Falls in Malibu

The Grotto Trail in Malibu is a great hike that leads down to a unique waterfall that falls into a cave. I decided to try and hike to it after some of the recent rain we got and while I did see lots of waterfalls along the way, I ultimately didn't make it down to the Grotto. Here is the video of that adventure and let me know what you think in the comments.
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[@hikebytes]

Epic Malibu ! We had some fun in the area after these last 2 years of rain! Thanks for capturing it right after the rain 🙌

[@katherinespencer2633]

You picked a beautiful day to take a hike!

[@californiathroughmylens]

It was pretty perfect!

[@WrenchingMafia]

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@ednapuckett1042]

Always fun traveling along with you.

[@WrenchingMafia]

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

Thank you Josh for this great trip. Your trips are so great and with your smile they are even better. Hope to watch more of our trips. Hope your father is well too. 🥰

[@WrenchingMafia]

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@reneejones7807]

We were just in Malibu and it was raining when we were looking to do a trail. You've inspired me to go back and definitely do this one. Love how at the end you just gave up on keeping your shoes dry - sometimes that's when the fun starts.

[@WrenchingMafia]

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Everything is so green there! Also, I can’t believe I didn’t do this trail since I was there to do Sandstone. Crazy that you couldn’t get there.

[@californiathroughmylens]

So many great hikes around that area. Too many for one day haha

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@Twobarpsi]

Wow!! What an amazing location!

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@skletke7543]

So beautiful. Let's hope they'll be no fires this Summer!

[@californiathroughmylens]

I agree, I hope not as well

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@kellyjohnson3617]

That was so epic. There hasn’t been water like that up there for I’m gonna say 10-20 years. That’s so cool. Thanks for posting this

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@Lipebear]

Love it. I have to try that hike. I didn’t know that hiking trail

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@kellycarroll6829]

safe travels!

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@bcampbell7026]

Great hike! You were so close to the grotto though! You were standing on the massive boulders that were hiding the cave. There was a tiny little alcove that you can slip into which was just a few feet from where you turned back.

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@markyuen2312]

You picked a great day to do the hike. Glad that you finally got to see the waterfalls and shared them with us. Hope that you make it all the way to the Grotto some day and show us what it looks like.

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@JasmineApple]

So cool! Sorry you didn't get to see the grotto, but you did have an epic adventure with 4? 5? Waterfalls? Awesome!!!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Ya 5 I think, it was so fun!

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@mixeddrinks8100]

yep been rainy pretty hard last few weeks for us socal people at least, even bought the kids some rain boots.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Haha that’s awesome! We got some from the thrift store and the kids have been loving them when it rains

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@domsalexa]

So lucky!!! 👍🏼❤️

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@underratedbub]

I'd love to see you cover Idyllwild and Temecula!

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@pappysproductions]

Great video my man

[@WrenchingMafia]

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@chrxstxan_1248]

I just did this hike last weekend and really enjoyed it I brought an extra pair of socks

[@californiathroughmylens]

Glad you got a chance to do it as well!

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@jilly1969]

I push myself at the grotto today, there’s just no way down that safe! Have to wait till the water stops. Running a little bit had a little panic attack trying to get back up. Lol!

[@violetbf3773]

My birthday is next Friday, and I’m thinking this would be a great birthday hike to see some waterfalls. And then you say “you probably won’t see any waterfalls if you come” 🤣 oh well, it still looks like a nice hike to do with my good boy. Great video, Josh! of course! 🙌🏽

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@traceytrotter9934]

You are so lucky to have seen this! I saw waterfalls coming off the rocks in Topanga Canyon in the late 70's but never this. Have you hiked Malibu Creek State Park? I think it's one of the prettiest places in the world. Thanks so much for your videos! ♥

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@amyrobinson3119]

Epic

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[@donniereiter3646]

Cool video bro you are one of the few people that don’t ask every single time to like and subscribe. That comes automatically

[@californiathroughmylens]

Appreciate the support! :)

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[@PerkHopper]

I live in Thousand Oaks, and I've never done this trail 😮 I will be going hopefully in the next week. I've done Sandstone a couple times though and love that hike too. Thanks Josh!

[@masterbai1270]

So cute!

[@svenswwis436]

I am Jelly, looks like a beautiful fun hike. I wish i could still get out here and do the fun stuff. But this stroke i am recovering from has me messed up.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Sorry to hear that, I hope you recover quickly!

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@samshepperrd]

Unfortunately waterfalls may be signs of fire burning off topsoil and canopy foliage, hampering the ability of the soil to absorb water and recharge groundwater which allows the water to be released over a longer period which is more conducive to regrowth of the original foliage. Also, the rushing water over the denuded landscape is carrying away topsoil, leaving an area less conducive to establishing new plant growth.

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

Great video love it 😍

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

What catches Josh’s attention more - a seasonal surprise waterfall or an awesome donut spot?

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@Asnavy]

The waterfall you walk over is usually there in the wet season. Usually it's an easy shallow crossing. The prominent waterfall one from the pair is sometimes present in rainy winters, but I've never seen the 2nd one. There's even a third cascading falls right now to the right of those two that is obscured by trees. You really have to go with someone who knows the route to get to the Grotto right now due to all the water.

[@sovereigncosmicwildman]

Did you hear any strange footsteps or bushes rattling? There's been paranormal reports in this area like UFOs, Sasquatch and such.

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@LoganBolePhoto]

hopefully there is still water when I go Thursday

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@pappysproductions]

Did u forget the link to that other hike u mentioned?

[@californiathroughmylens]

Here is the link to Sandstone. Thanks for the comment! Hiking Sandstone Peak in Malibu via the Mishe Mokwa Trail kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGqyl2p_iNN6q7M

[@pappysproductions]

@@californiathroughmylens thank you

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[@texasgina]

I’ve never heard of those waterfalls. It’s such a beautiful area. I’ve been craving Rubios and Del Taco lately

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[@cleokey]

We rode there via horseback in 50's

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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[@Sparkinheart]

great video as always. do you know if there is a trail on the alltrails app?

[@MudvilleMedia]

Are you the Swamp Stories guy?

[@2011woodlands]

Too bad you didn't bring a pair of flip flops with you.

[@C-TOS]

Is this before the floods or after?

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[@miahmarieeeeee]

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