4 Free Swimming Holes near Sam Merrill Trailhead
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Switzer Falls
Altadena, California
4.4 miles NA 4.5-mile round-trip hike up into the San Gabriel Mountains delivers a rewarding waterfall — purchase your Adventure Pass before heading up to the trailhead.
Swim 0.3-1.0 mi
Rock Pool
Agoura Hills, California
35.3 miles WA river-fed swimming hole deep in Malibu Creek State Park, ringed by forest and rock formations — reach it via a short level path from the Visitor Center or a scenic 2-mile out-and-back from the campsite.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Fish Creek
Lake Hughes, California
37.7 miles NWA super-deep upper pool and a lower pool about 5 feet deep, with a slideable waterfall — plus some higher jump spots for those willing to do a bit of rock climbing.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
41.4 miles WHeadlands, rocky coves, a quiet beach, gray whale watching from December to April, an easy coastal hike to sweeping views, and a fun Iron Man movie cameo — all at Point Dume in Malibu.
Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
