Pacific Palisades - Castellammare

Description: I will be coming from the Santa Monica Rustic Canyon hike taking place right before this one just 2 miles east. This is the most scenic of all the city's stairwalks, this hillside stroll offers sweeping Pacific views, ocean breezes, and grisly Hollywood film lore. Its handsome hidden staircases are adjacent to the Getty Villa, the Self-Realization Fellowship, and Topanga Park, making it an ideal all day recreation destination

Co-Leader: Edwin

Start Time: 11:00 a.m.

Stairs: 518 (staircases range from 35 stairs to 122 stairs)

Distance: 3.2 miles

Difficulty: 3.5 out of 5

Parking: On Pacific Coast Highway just outside of Gladstones. You can do a u-turn at the intersection of PCH and Sunset Blvd. if you are heading south on PCH and park on PCH for free. You may also park in Gladstones and pay the $7.

Bathrooms: Gladstones has public restrooms or the 76 Gas station across the street also has restrooms.

Bring: water, wear good shoes for hiking, camera for photographing the amazing views and always a smile!!

Safety: Always follow the instructions of your leaders, stay close to the curb on the far right or far left of the street when walking in the street. Stay on sidewalks when they are available. No texting when climbing stairs or crossing streets please.