Castro Peak, at 2,826 feet (861 m), is the highest peak in the middle part of the Santa Monica Mountains and is in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The town of Malibu is located to the southeast of the peak.

Castro Peak
The fire lookout tower once on Castro Peak
Highest point
Elevation	2,826 ft (861 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence	1,037 ft (316 m)[2]
Coordinates	34°05′09″N 118°47′09″W[1]
Geography
Castro Peak Location in California
Location	Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
Parent range	Santa Monica Mountains
Topo map	USGS Point Dume

The fire lookout tower that was once located on Castro Peak has been moved to Henninger Flats in the San Gabriel Mountains for display.

See also

• Santa Monica Mountains topics index
• Angeles National Forest Fire Lookout Association

References

External links

• "Castro Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.

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