8 Free Swimming Holes near Burbank, CA
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Switzer Falls
Altadena, California
11.1 miles NEA 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
24.9 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
Castaic Lagoon
Castaic
28.2 miles NWThe lower lake at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, with a lifeguarded summer swim beach on the west shore. Swimming is free; the county charges $15 per vehicle.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Bonelli Park Swim Beach
San Dimas
29.6 miles EA lifeguarded sand beach with a roped swim area on Puddingstone Lake in LA County's Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, open Wednesday to Sunday in summer. No swim fee, but cars pay a $15 park entrance fee.
Hike, Kayak, Swim
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
31.2 miles SWHeadlands, 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
Fish Creek
Lake Hughes, California
34.1 miles NA 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
Vaquero Beach
Gorman
42.1 miles NWSandy, buoyed swim cove on the east end of Pyramid Lake below the Vista del Lago Visitor Center, open summer weekends with a $15 vehicle entry fee. Check DWR's algal bloom status before swimming.
Kayak, Swim
Punchbowls
Santa Paula, California
46.5 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
