Driving Road
Latigo Canyon Road
A tight, technical Malibu canyon climb with a postcard coastal turnout.
Known for
- Classic Malibu canyon drive
- Tight, technical switchbacks
- Coastal turnout ~1.5 mi up
- Connects PCH to the mountains
- Drivers + riders favorite
- Postcard coast views
Typical visit
20–40 min to drive; longer with stops
Access
Public road off PCH; free, open 24/7.
Best Time
Early weekend mornings for clear, quiet roads.
Traffic
Light midweek; cyclists and other drivers on weekends.
Road Conditions
Narrow, twisty, no center divider — share the road and watch for oncoming traffic.
What to expect
A genuine driver's road — climbing switchbacks and the coastal turnout reward an unhurried run.
What to avoid
Blind corners and cyclists are common — keep it mellow and stay in your lane.
One of Malibu's classic driving roads — Latigo winds up from PCH through the Santa Monica Mountains, tight and technical, with a famous 180-degree turnout about 1.5 miles up that frames the coast. A long-time favorite of drivers and riders.
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