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Decker Canyon,
Malibu California
Beginning on Southern California’s
Pacific Coast Highway 1 at the northern edge of Malibu (El Pascador State Beach), this
winding, mountainous journey provides breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the
Santa Monica Mountain Range.
Noted on the map as Route 23 (Thomas Brothers LA County 2000 maps
626 & 586), Decker Canyon provides traffic weary Angelinos with rural splendor,
hiking trails, secluded picnic spots and access to several national recreation areas.
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Getting to the highway is just as much fun, arriving via the world
famous Pacific Coast Highway through Malibu or from the San Fernando Valley via the
Ventura freeway. Shopping is plentiful throughout Malibu and dining ranges from exclusive
romantic restaurants like the Chart House or Geoffrey’s in Malibu and the Beach House in
Santa Monica to everyday beach wear venues like Gladstone's in Pacific Palisades.
Casual attire is accepted at most beach city restaurants. Geoffrey's
recommends reservations for Sunday Brunch.
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Points of Interest
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Santa Monica Pier & Amusement Park: 5 miles into drive,
(this is the amusement park "Rose" is pictured on a horse in front
of at the end of the movie Titanic)
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Gladstone's:
Consistently
LA's top grossing restaurant. 10 miles at PCH & Sunset Blvd.
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Pepperdine University: 23 miles, Malibu
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Geoffrey's Restaurant: Hit it at sunset and dine outdoors overlooking the Pacific. 25
miles, Malibu
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Paradise Cove:
Great picnic area on the beach and the place where The Rockford Files was shot. 26 Miles,
Malibu
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Several Hiking Trails and
Parks along the route
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Warnings: Severe blind
curves, single lane each direction and very narrow road.
Not recommended for RV's, trailers or bicycles. Make
sure your brakes are in top shape.
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This is my favorite Drive in Los Angeles and the one I take
when I need to think or just escape. It takes in all of
the elements: Mountains, Desert, Ocean and the City. I
love the fact that I can eat dinner at Geoffrey's and watch
the sunset over the Islands at the end of the drive if I come
through the valley. Then there's the curves!
Twenty-tree miles of wonderful switchbacks that challenge a
stick and invigorate the driver. Though just twenty
minutes outside of Los Angeles proper, Decker Canyon allows
any Angelino a day escape from crowded roads, congestion and
the day-to-day stresses of city living!"
Laura Dawn
Lewis, Couples Company
Complimenting Sunday
Drives:
Mulholland Dr.
Exit Encino off the Ventura FWY 101 |
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