
moderate
4–5 hours
Light to moderate fitness; must be able to balance on an e-bike and manage short, uneven walks to viewpoints.
Skip the crowded coast and take a private Ford Raptor into Malibu’s backcountry, then switch to premium e-bikes, a hidden estate tasting, and cliffside lookouts. This 4–5 hour VIP loop pairs off-road thrills with local wine and iconic ocean views.
The Ford Raptor growls to life and the canyon exhales around you — oak branches leaning like watchers as the truck eats a ribbon of dirt and sun. You climb out of Santa Monica's flat grid and into a raw, wind-sculled landscape where chaparral smells sharp and the Pacific sits wide and silver to the west. This is not the tourist parade of the PCH but an inward route: backcountry roads, a short off-road scramble to a bluff that opens to a horizon of cliffs and surf.

Late-afternoon departures yield cooler temperatures and dramatic, directional light for photos and cliff views.
Wide-brim hat, SPF 30+ sunscreen, and sunglasses are essential — wind and reflection make sun exposure intense even when cool.
Sturdy sneakers or light hiking shoes improve e-bike control and footing on rocky outlooks.
Bottled water is provided, but bring an electrolyte snack if you’re sensitive to heat or exertion.
The Santa Monica Mountains were historically traversed by the Chumash people; later, ranching and Hollywood-era estates reshaped access and land use in Malibu.
Stick to designated tracks and trails to protect fragile chaparral and coastal scrub; local operators limit group sizes and avoid sensitive seasonal areas to reduce impact.
Gives grip for pedals and stability on rocky viewpoints.
Protects against intense coastal sun and wind-driven UV.
summer specific
Shields from cool ocean gusts on bluffs and during late-afternoon wind shifts.
spring specific
Keeps essentials, camera, and extra layers close during stops and short walks.