Agoura Hills Travel Guide

The city of Agoura Hills is located within Los Angeles County between the Simi Hills and the Santa Monica Mountains, a world away from the glitz of Hollywood with plenty of outdoor space to explore -- but still just a short drive from all that LA has to offer.

Things to Do in Agoura Hills

Some call this area the gateway to the Santa Monica Mountains, where you can hike, cycle and run across 500 miles of flat and mountainous trails. If you follow trails to the sea you will reach the famed coast of Malibu, where surfers fight for the perfect wave and bronzed celebrities gaze out from their private villas across the Pacific. Rent a surfboard or stand-up paddleboard and hit the waves with the locals or walk to the end of Malibu Pier for stunning views across the Santa Monica Bay.

If you prefer to keep to the wilderness, the Santa Monica Mountains offers plenty of historical, cultural things to do, not to mention an abundance of wildlife like bobcats, coyotes and birds (be careful of rattlesnakes!). Aside from the SM Mountains, there’s also Malibu Creek State Park with its own set of trails and amazing views across the city. You can’t visit Los Angeles and escape the movie industry, so check out Paramount Ranch, an old Western 1920s movie set complete with unbeatable backdrops to pose for a photo.

Best Time to Visit Agoura Hills

Visit from March to June or September to November for mild sunny weather. The middle of sumer can get pretty hot, but that's not to say it isn't worth visitng.