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The Ray Miller Trail is just the start of the big loop we’re suggesting here: a comprehensive trek through the western quadrant of Point Mugu State Park. If this is too big a chunk to bite off for a single day, there are shortcuts, as our map suggests. You could also extend your trip by staying overnight at La Jolla Valley Walk-In Camp. For that, you must register with a park ranger across the highway at Thornhill Broome Beach Campground.

The May 2013 Springs Fire, driven by unseasonably high temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions, swept from Thousand Oaks to the Pacific and damaged the state park. Check if the park is open before paying a visit, and stay on trail to protect regenerating vegetation.

To Reach the Trailhead: Point Mugu State Park lies some 32 miles west of Santa Monica via Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1). Immediately west of the Thornhill Broome Beach Campground, turn north onto a poorly marked road, and follow it to the end for the Ray Miller Trailhead parking. If you haven’t registered for overnight camping, pay your day-use fee at the parking area.