Solstice Canyon, Malibu

30 minutes each way if you take the paved road from the parking lot, but for better views start by going up the steps to your right at the beginning of the paved road. Somewhat overgrown but manageable. This trail starts out very sunny but after about 20 minutes you are in a shady forest. Very cool fallen tree across the creek on this section. The end of the trail at the waterfall is very narrow and somewhat anticlimactic. You can get close to the waterfall but there are warnings to not cross the barriers or get into the water or you face a $5,000 fine or 6 months in jail. Nice trail, good views, cool old ruins of the homes up there, but if you are looking for a waterfall to get close to or wade in the water, look elsewhere.

Easy hike, clean, so far no obvious tagging (thank you for keeping nature, natural). Different trails from easy to moderate. Take your pick! The ruins were better than expected actually, and the waterfall, although very little, os pretty to see.