Uncovering the Hidden Gems of Hidden Hills, California
Day 1: Malibu Creek State Park and The Getty Villa
Day 2: Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk
Day 3: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and Paramount Ranch
Day 4: Solstice Canyon and Pepperdine University
Day 5: Six Flags Magic Mountain and Topanga State Park
Time and Costs Estimates
Malibu Creek State Park (3-4 hours, free)
The Getty Villa (2-3 hours, free)
Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk (8-10 hours, $109-$139 per adult)
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (2-3 hours, $29 per adult)
Paramount Ranch (1-2 hours, free)
Solstice Canyon (2-3 hours, free)
Pepperdine University (1-2 hours, free)
Six Flags Magic Mountain (8-10 hours, $84.99-$129.99 per adult)
Topanga State Park (2-3 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: $252.99-$327.99 per adult
Transportation
Travelers should consider renting a car to visit all the destinations on this itinerary. Ridesharing services and public transportation are not recommended due to the distance between locations and the time constraints of the itinerary. A rental car can be expected to cost around $50-$100 per day, depending on the rental company and the type of vehicle rented. All destinations are within a 30-minute to 1-hour drive of each other, with the exception of Six Flags Magic Mountain, which is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Hidden Hills.
Useful Tips
If travelers have more time, they could consider adding a visit to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, or the Santa Monica Pier. If they have less time, they could remove a destination from the itinerary or combine destinations to make the most of their trip. Also, keep in mind some of these destinations have entry fees that are not included in the estimated costs, so be sure to check beforehand to avoid surprises.