Castro Peak, Mountain summit in Santa Monica Mountains, California, United States.

Castro Peak rises to 2,826 feet (861 m), the highest point in the middle section of the Santa Monica Mountains, within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The town of Malibu lies to its southeast. A fire lookout tower once stood on the summit; it has since been moved to Henninger Flats in the San Gabriel Mountains for display.

Castro Peak rises to 2,826 feet (861 m) in the middle section of the Santa Monica Mountains and lies within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. A fire lookout tower once stood on the summit; it has since been moved to Henninger Flats in the San Gabriel Mountains, where it is displayed.

Castro Peak lies in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and the town of Malibu sits to its southeast. The fire lookout tower that once stood on the summit has been moved to Henninger Flats in the San Gabriel Mountains, where it is kept on display.

Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and plenty of water when hiking the trails in this area. The paths can be demanding and take several hours, so starting early in the day is advisable.

The fire lookout tower that once stood on Castro Peak was later moved to Henninger Flats in the San Gabriel Mountains, where it is kept on display. The summit rises to 2,826 feet (861 m), the highest point in the middle section of the Santa Monica Mountains.