Latigo Canyon is situated above the Malibu Cove Colony and Latigo Shore communities.  These canyon homes are very unique and offer nice views of the ocean through the canyon. Depending on which side of the canyon you live will determine the ocean and sunset views that can be seen from here.  The canyon itself includes the gated community of Malibu Pacifica as well as other luxury estate homes.

Latigo Canyon Road is accessed in Malibu from Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Malibu Seafood Restaurant, and rises up into the Santa Monica Mountains from there. Homes are sparse on the first stretch of road but driving higher in elevation leads to Malibu homes that overlook the Pacific. Homes on the canyon slopes have amazing views of the coast, while houses with mountain and canyon views are located in the lower valleys of the Canyon.

On the northern end of Latigo Canyon Road, only a few homes can be seen from the road, until it meets Kanan-Dume, a road completed in 1970. Kanan-Dume is the fastest and most direct way to travel to Malibu from the Valley.

The Backbone Trail is a popular hiking trail in the area. Located nearby, off Kanan Dume is Calamigos Ranch, a beautiful destination for weddings, conferences, banquets, company meetings and more. The ranch covers 130 acres of land in the Malibu Mountains, which is plenty of room for guests to roam, hike, swim in the pools, lakes, or natural ponds surrounding the site or try the ropes course.