Solstice Canyon Trailhead Parking (Malibu)
Solstice is easy to reach and easy to fill. The paved NPS lot at Corral Canyon Road and Solstice Canyon Road is limited and popular on weekends. It opens at 8am and closes at sunset. If you use roadside parking along Corral Canyon Road, every part of the car must be outside the painted road striping; illegally parked vehicles can be towed.
The facts
- Trail served
- Solstice Canyon Trail to the waterfall and Roberts Ranch House ruins; Rising Sun and TRW Loop trails
- Cost / pass
- NPS site is fee-free; no Adventure Pass
- Lot size
- Limited paved parking; no published space count
- When it fills
- Weekend mornings and warm coastal days fill the lot quickly
- Overflow option
- Roadside parking only where the car is fully outside the striping; walking from farther along the road is safer
- Tow / citation risk
- Illegally parked cars along Corral Canyon Road are subject to towing
- Restrooms
- Restroom about 100 feet up the main trail; drinking fountain at the lot
- Road to the lot
- Corral Canyon Road from Pacific Coast Highway, then 0.25 mile to Solstice Canyon Road
- Busy season
- Year-round, with spring and fall weekends busiest; wet weather can close or damage roads and trails
Getting there
Corral Canyon Road and Solstice Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Get directions →The lot closes at sunset
The main parking lot is open from 8am until sunset. That is a real gate, not a suggestion for a sunrise-to-sunset hike. The canyon trail and the lot are both popular because the approach is easy, so start early if you want a weekend space.
Roadside parking has one strict rule
If the lot is full, the NPS allows roadside parking only where the vehicle is completely outside the road striping. A tire or bumper in the travel lane creates a tow risk and a hazard on Corral Canyon Road. The road walk is the honest cost of arriving late.
This is one of the better-served small lots
Solstice has a paved lot, a drinking fountain and a restroom about 100 feet up the main trail. That does not make it a large lot, but it does make the first half-mile easier for families and visitors who need a developed starting point.
Frequently asked questions
When does Solstice Canyon parking open?
The parking lot is open from 8am until sunset. Check current closure notices after rain or during fire weather.
What if the Solstice Canyon lot is full?
Park only where your entire vehicle is outside the painted road striping on Corral Canyon Road, or return later. Illegally parked vehicles can be towed.
Is Solstice Canyon parking free?
Yes at the NPS site; no Adventure Pass is required.
Are there restrooms and water at Solstice Canyon?
Yes. The NPS lists a restroom near the main trail and a drinking fountain at the parking lot.
Facts on this page last verified August 2, 2026. Fees, hours, and access rules change seasonally — confirm with the official source before a long drive.