Hiking Sandstone Peak in Malibu via the Mishe Mokwa Trail

Sandstone Peak is one of my favorite trails in the Los Angeles / Malibu area. The trail has lots to look at and amazing coastal views once you get near the top. The 6 mile trail is not too tough either but it doesn't have a lot of shade so it's not a great hike in the heat of the summer. Let me know what you think about this trail in the comments.
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[@MandaPandaBailey]

Love your videos so much. I moved to California a couple of years ago and your channel has really helped me feel more confident to explore what this state has to offer. Love your other channel also!

[@californiathroughmylens]

So great to hear, thanks so much for watching the videos and for stopping by to leave a comment. California just has so much to see, it is incredible how lucky we are here.

[@gregbostrom7913]

Great video! I just did the hike to Sandstone Peak yesterday. Spectacular views!

[@fortunateadventures3664]

Beautiful views never been up there and I’m a Californian👍🏻 🚐☀️

[@californiathroughmylens]

Awesome, it is a beautiful area!

[@TravelAgentCale]

This is one of my favorite hikes! Thank you for sharing through your lense!

[@delta.6160]

Glad to see it recovering from the fires. Definitely one of the best trails in my local area. (I live in Thousand Oaks)

[@californiathroughmylens]

I agree, it was sad to hear about the fire but I was glad to see a lot of new plant life when I went.

[@EddieMunoz805]

im from moorpark ;D

[@allisonsherman7231]

Wow the views of the islands was amazing!! Thank you.

[@californiathroughmylens]

The last time I was there it was so cloudy and a heavy marine layer, so I was shocked to see how beautiful the views were this time

[@pappysproductions]

You make the BEST videos. You have a very soft, relaxing voice, combined with soft, relaxing music and beautiful video

[@joshtheintern]

Great view from the tops of the trail, never seen this sort of landscape but looks beautiful to walk through, gotta go back to Cali soon!

[@JasmineApple]

Nice job! I've hiked the Tree People & the San Gabriels, but never the Santa Monica mountains. Will definitely have to check this hike out!

[@californiathroughmylens]

The mountains are not as tall but there are some beautiful hikes for sure.

[@ianmandel352]

I was waiting for someone to put up a great vid of Sandstone peak hike...and low and behold ..It was Californa through my lens !!..not suprisingly .. Awesome job as always Josh ...now i def gotta go !

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha thanks Ian! Yea it is a great hike. One of my favorites in the Los Angeles area for sure.

[@kawaiinitro4183]

I’m moving from Ohio to Culver City in June this year and I’m a nervous reck but I love seeing your hiking videos, I hope to do this path when I get out there!

[@meganl7251]

I moved here from Minnesota, you'll hardly be able to imagine going back once you're here. There's so much to do!

[@kawaiinitro4183]

Megan L That’s awesome to hear! Definitely looking forward to this chapter of my life. Can’t wait! :)

[@diamondmax5141]

@@kawaiinitro4183 How has it been?

[@juanalvarez182]

Wow i have never been in California and let me tell you is amazing trought your videos im in love of USA thanks for sharing excuse my English im learning im from Mexico city

[@californiathroughmylens]

So awesome! Thanks for watching from Mexico City. There is a lot of great hiking there as well right?

[@terencem8795]

Love your vids Josh. Thanks.

[@kurlyxo4469]

Glad I found your channel. U inspired me to discover HWY 395 after reading your blog.

[@iguillo]

Josh, glad you posted this. Me and some friends were thinking about doing this trail this month. ;-)

[@margaretcontreras2932]

Love your videos ❤️🥾thank you will definitely be trying this one🎉

[@johnconner9400]

Awesome video!!

[@stargazer5073]

In San Francisco, Go to the "palace" for Christmas brunch on a Saturday or Sunday. A bit posh...heaven on earth.

[@rexpascual506]

Nice vlog bro! Watching from Philippines!

[@halohalohikers3571]

Thanks for the info! We will have to give this one a try. 👊🏼

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem, you will enjoy it!

[@Albert13tv]

fun hike!

[@XBOXNationTVHD]

Weeeeelp you've got me interested in this trail!

[@josephalfonsoamantia7028]

Snow in the mountains and ocean down below. Only in Southern California. This is very scenic. I live up in Northern California.

[@charleshappold4637]

Perfect video: informative and scenic. Lived in LA nearly my entire life and am ashamed that I haven't explored the Santa Monica mts at all. Used to drive up to Topanga for Sunday brunch. The 2018 fire left a lot of damage as evident in this vid.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment, appreciate it! I don't get to spend much time in the Santa Monica Mountains either but I always enjoy it when I can

[@karenwilliams8977]

Where did you go to brunch? Want to add it to my places to try.

[@charleshappold4637]

@@karenwilliams8977 Inn of the Seventh Ray. You sit on the patio overlooking a creek. Very romantic

[@Whocares.........]

I think the tree with new growth, the growth is mistletoe.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@darkdragon1194]

There's a deep cave around Tripeak. It's one of my favorite undocumented spots along the trail. It's to the left of the boulder that he's standing next to at 6:08. You gotta do some searching to find it, but the best marker I can give is there are 2 large holes stacked on top of each other eroded into the side of the rock next to the entrance. Both of which are large enough for a person to lay inside of in the fetal position with the bottom one being larger than the top.

[@Travelingmel]

Awesome hike. Great info. Thanks. -Henry

[@californiathroughmylens]

No problem, thanks for the comment! Good to hear from you again as well.

[@Travelingmel]

@@californiathroughmylens Yeah, I've been focusing on a couple other channels recently. Trying to get some vids from this summer back up now and get comments turned back on. Thanks. -Henry

[@LeoVeleff]

Great video. Do you know if I could mountain bike that particular trail you guys were on?

[@susanmumper8334]

Thank you so much, outstanding. Are there any death drops, or drop offs?

[@berod.3314]

Hi, what camera did you use for this amazing video?

[@cineology01]

how long does the hike take ?

[@cmcullen]

Great video, Josh. The trail to balancing rock is a total bushwhack, but pretty cool. Maybe it's better after the fire. Is Yerba Buena road open from PCH up to the trailhead now?

[@californiathroughmylens]

Yea, I want to do the hike over the rock next time. I did this hike in December and we were able to drive all the way to the trailhead without any issues.

[@cmcullen]

California Through My Lens excellent, thanks for the 411. The balancing rock is really, really big.

[@laurenboni]

about how long is this hike?

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Fantastic; how do those calves feel? Amy missed a good one.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Gotta love the burn when you are going downhill. Always seems to be the hardest for me. haha

[@stephenwarren8671]

Wonderful. Did you check out paradise cove cafe?

[@californiathroughmylens]

I didn't, it is a good spot? I will have to check it out next time

[@MarieAdventure]

Hi, I enjoyed all your videos but do not comment. So I thought today, I will say Hi.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Really appreciate you stopping by to leave a comment!

[@CaliforniaAngels]

I want to go hiking with you

[@stargazer5073]

It is based on the true story of Juana Maria, a Nicoleño Native American left alone for 18 years on San Nicolas Island (off southern California) during the 19th century. Island of the Blue Dolphins won the Newbery Medal in 1961. Have you been here?

[@jerrodwalters]

Your friend in the video has a sweet JAWS tattoo 🦈

[@Elcam0te]

Are there public restrooms?

[@darkdragon1194]

The Humboldt Lilies are absolutely gorgy along this trail. Completely alien looking compared to the rest of the environment.

[@cjmelling1]

I spotted a Nissan GT-R in the beginning

[@stargazer5073]

Best bakery in Palm Springs: Sherman's Deli & Bakery.

[@stargazer5073]

What are your day jobs!

[@californiathroughmylens]

This is actually my day job. I have been running the blog full time for almost 5 years now.

[@stargazer5073]

@@californiathroughmylens WONDERFUL, I am so happy that you can do what you love! Also, figured out Amy is your wife...hold her hand more!

[@Laannabanann]

California Through My Lens awesome!!

[@gsr4535]

Where's Amy been hiding lately? 🤔

[@californiathroughmylens]

Haha, I filmed this one a few months back and just now getting to posting it. She will be in a video again soon

[@gsr4535]

Just bustin' your chops. We love ya both Josh. 👍