The Rock Store

The Rock Store is probably the most famous motorcycle stop in Southern California, and has been the location for many movies, ads, and magazine photos. Take this trip on a Sunday, as that's the day you'll see the bikes there (the Rock Store is closed on weekdays)

Here's a map of the area

It is located in the Santa Monica mountains, on Mulholland Highway (not Drive - that's a different road) in the township of Cornell (see the map above). The reason that the Rock Store has become a stop for motorcyclists is because of the many and varied roads that snake through the hills. My favorite way of getting there is as follows:

Get to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) and Topanga Boulevard, near Malibu (take the 10 freeway west and keep going - I'm serious - the 10 starts on the East Coast of America!). Continue west about 4 miles and turn right on Las Flores road (careful, it's a small side street). Go up the hill :) and turn right on to Rambla Pacifico road. Continue on this road (it changes it's name to Piuma Road after a bit), enjoy the scenery! Don't forget to stop here:

 

View to the south (That's me on the right <grin>)

 Back to the ride.....

If you continue on Piuma Road you'll get to Malibu Canyon Road. Turn right and a few miles later, turn left onto Mulholland Highway. Stay on this road for a few miles, and keep an eye out for a bunch of bikes parked in front of a general store/burger joint. This is the Rock Store.

 View From Up The Road (Sometimes called "The Rock")

Los Angeles is over the far hills to the right of center

 

Click here for a bunch of thumbnails of the Rock Store and Santa Monica Mountains

  

Last modified: 8/15/01