The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Ladyface Mountain Open Space

Tucked in the Santa Monica Mountains near Agoura Hills, Malibou Lake is a private reservoir surrounded by rustic homes and hillsides dotted with oak trees. Created in 1922, the Medea and Triunfo creeks feed the reservoir, which sits adjacent to Malibu Creek State Park. The lake has a long history as a Hollywood filming location, most notably Frankenstein (1931)—the iconic scene of the monster and a little girl.

The Helipad in Malibu Creek State Park is the site of where a lot of the filming for the outdoor scenes in the famous television show M*A*S*H were filmed. It's worth pulling over and checking out the area if you're a fan of the show at all. There's a picnic table you can sit at if you want to take a break here.

Malibu Creek State Park opened in 1976 and features 8,000 acres of rolling plains, oak savannahs, and dramatic peaks. The incredible terrain of the park has been featured in numerous movies and television shows.

If you are a fan of the classic American TV show M*A*S*H, you might enjoy a trail run to the site where the outdoor scenes were filmed. The Helipad is located in Malibu Creek State Park, about 2.5 miles from the park entrance. The trail is mostly flat and wide, except for a steep section near the creek crossing. You can see the remains of two jeeps, a picnic area, and the iconic signpost with the distances to various cities. You can also climb up the hill to get a view of the helipad, where the helicopters used to land. This is a great place to relive some of the memorable moments from the show and take some photos.

Ronald Reagan originally bought this 300+ acre ranch in 1951. In 1966 he sold it to 20th Century Fox to be used as a movie ranch. It was later sold to the State and made part of Malibu Creek State Park.

Named for Emmy Award-winning actor Peter Strauss, this park is one to be enjoyed by nature lovers and intrigue history buffs. Oak woodlands, a seasonal creek, easy trails, a lawn area, and an amphitheater provide a wonderful location or visitors of all ages to have fun outdoors.

Paramount Ranch offers opportunities to learn about film history while spending time in the beautiful environment. When Paramount Pictures leased the ranch in 1927, they began an era of film production that continues today. Some examples include' American Sniper', 'Caught in the Draft', and 'The Cisco Kid'.

This moderate trail runs through the grass of the former Reagan Ranch. This ranch was owned by Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States, from 1957 to 1967. Now it's a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers, but still beloved of equestrians too. So don't be surprised if you see plentiful evidence of horseback riders — or the horses and riders themselves.