Luxury Vacation Homes In Newbury Park

1. Paradise Falls (Wildwood Regional Park)

The most iconic local hike featuring a 70-foot waterfall. 

• Distance: 2.8-mile loop
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Highlight: A stunning 40-foot waterfall that feels like a hidden oasis. As far as hiking trails Newbury Park has for beginners, this one is definitely a favorite!
• Pro-Tip: “The best time to visit most hiking trails Newbury Park features is early morning to avoid the midday heat.
• AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/paradise-falls

2. Angel Vista via Rosewood Trail

Offers one of the premier overlooks on the north side of the Santa Monica Mountains with 360-degree views of the Conejo Valley.

• Distance: 2.8-mile loop
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Highlight: Features a ‘peace pole’ and stunning 360-degree views of the Conejo Valley and the Pacific Ocean.
• AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/paradise-falls

3. Satwiwa Loop Trail (Rancho Sierra Vista)

An easy 2-mile cultural and natural history trail through grasslands with views of Boney Mountain.

• Distance: 1.5-mile loop
• Difficulty: Easy
• Highlight: A flat, beautiful walk through grasslands with Boney Mountain as your backdrop. Great for families and birdwatching.
• AllTrails Link:  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/satwiwa-loop-trail

4. Lizard Rock Trail

A moderately difficult 4.1-mile loop with volcanic rock formations and panoramic valley views.

• Distance: 4.1-mile loop
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Highlight: Located in Wildwood Park, this trail leads to a unique volcanic rock formation that looks like—you guessed it—a lizard. The panoramic views from the top are unbeatable.

5. Mishe Mokwa to Sandstone Peak

While a short drive away, it is the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains and a local “must-hike.

• Distance: 6-mile loop
• Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
• Highlight: Sandstone Peak is the the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. On a clear day, you can see the Channel Islands.

6. Los Robles Trail

• Distance: 4.1-mile loop
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Highlight: Located in Wildwood Park, this trail leads to a unique volcanic rock formation that looks like—you guessed it—a lizard. The panoramic views from the top are unbeatable. 

7. Hidden Valley Overlook

• Distance: 2 miles out-and-back
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Highlight: Branching off from the Satwiwa area, this short but steep climb rewards you with a “peek-a-boo” view of the exclusive Hidden Valley ranch community. 

8. Sycamore Canyon Trail

A unique 8-mile fire road that allows hikers and bikers to travel from the Newbury Park foothills all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

• Distance: 2 miles out-and-back
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Highlight: Branching off from the Satwiwa area, this short but steep climb rewards you with a “peek-a-boo” view of the exclusive Hidden Valley ranch community. 

9. Tarantula Hill

A short, paved half-mile uphill walk to the highest point in Thousand Oaks for a complete view of the city.

• Distance: 1-mile out-and-back (paved)
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Highlight: Branching off from the Satwiwa area, this short but steep climb rewards you with a “peek-a-boo” view of the exclusive Hidden Valley ranch community.

10. Oak Creek Canyon Loop

A short, mostly shaded trail that is part of the larger Los Robles system, perfect for hot days. 

• Distance: 2.5-mile loop
• Difficulty: Easy
• Highlight: A lush, oak-canopied trail that feels world’s away from the city. It features a “Whole Access” interpretive section that is stroller-friendly.

Pro-Tips for Your Hike:

• Bring Water: Our Mediterranean climate means it gets hot quickly, even in the “green” months.

• Watch for Wildlife: It’s common to see red-tailed hawks, lizards, and occasionally deer or coyotes.

• Parking: Most trailheads in Newbury Park offer free street or lot parking.

Staying at The Creek Retreats? Many of these trailheads are less than a 5-minute drive from your front door. Click here to book your next adventure!