7 Free Swimming Holes near Skatelab
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 4226 Valley Fair St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA City, Zip, or Address
Rock Pool
Agoura Hills, California
12.3 miles SA 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
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
19.4 miles SHeadlands, 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
Punchbowls
Santa Paula, California
23.1 miles NWA series of beautiful swimming holes in Santa Paula Canyon, 3.5 miles from the trailhead, featuring a 25-foot waterfall and natural river slides of varying speeds above.
Swim
Fish Creek
Lake Hughes, California
27.8 miles NEA 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
Switzer Falls
Altadena, California
32.4 miles EA 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
Sespe Gorge
Maricopa, California
37.8 miles NWMultiple swimming holes along the Sespe and Bear Creek junction, about 4.5 miles in, with good shade and a small camping area tucked into the canyon.
Swim
Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria, California
46.8 miles WTwelve miles south of Santa Barbara, a mile of clean swimming beach with year-round lifeguards, stellar tidepools, seal and whale sightings, and campsite access to hiking trails and town.
Camp, Hike, Swim
