Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Los Angeles

Lady Steinberg • September 12, 2014Beautiful beach, fun boardwalk with food, shops and vendors. Fishing on the pier. Showers at the beach.

Joey B. • March 8, 2015Bring a picnic. Great big lawns and then hiking trails with ocean and city views. A gem.

Rob B. • August 11, 2011The most private and family friendly stretch of the Santa Monica - Venice Beach area. Great place to relax with friends, family or chill by yourself. Very relaxing.

Tara R. • August 20, 2013Beautiful hidden treasure. Great views, and pretty homes.

Andy R. • March 17, 2015Huge beach, beautiful people, do whatever you like ... laze on the sand, work out, skate, bike, walk, play beach sports, eat, go the the pier for entertainment all day and evening, just enjoy.

Natalie G. • April 24, 2014Favorite hike in all of Los Angeles. Best view.

Caroline • July 19, 2012So beautiful. Come in the evening for a quiet sunset on the beach.

Jari R. • October 16, 2015So fun to just be here and seeing the ocean and hanging out with friends!

Cynthia Jassmina T. • January 12, 2018Better than Venice and Santa Monica Beach. Like a family beach

Abdulrahman A. • June 9, 2014Was amazing. Clean , not crowded, and beautiful 😍

Reena G. • January 3, 2014Great easy hike beautiful day of 2014 :)

Cynthia Jassmina T. • July 23, 2013They have everything! From volleyball courts, tennis and basketball and a BIG field!!

Larry L. • August 18, 2013Once you find parking, the walk is very nice and depending on what time of the day, great for people watching.

Katherine M. • March 4, 2015An icon for midcentury architecture and design fans. Integration between indoors and outdoors is masterful. Contact at 48+ hrs ahead ahead of your visit to reserve; exterior self-guided tour is $10.

Antonella B. • February 6, 2016So many great things to buy! And very lively area.

Lene.e ~. • March 20, 2022Great trail! They have an intense and lower impact option! Parking is tough so go early!

Fatima L. • June 25, 2013One of my favorites! The library is also walking distance :)

Meg F. • June 29, 2012Great place to relax, read, or study on a sunny day.

Andy S. • July 23, 2013It seems steep going up but it's slightly steeper going up on the waterfall side (as in image below)

Taylor • June 14, 2012Beautiful views. Multiple ways to access and enjoy the trail. Vistas from the first turn makes it one of the easiest to appreciate.

Sandra A. • September 28, 2013Go see the fish, turtles, and enjoy a peaceful day in the park.

ᴡ N. • August 23, 2011The Gardens get really hot, grab an umbrella from one of the bins to block the shade. They have ice cream and snacks around, but its pretty expensive. I'd rather go to the Cafe instead.

Tinah C. • January 26, 2016Great hike if you want around three hours of mild cardio, start early in they day though since it turns dark fast

Robert C. • January 11, 2019Amazing place for a visit. Free of charge. Make sure you watch the into video, do the garden guided tour as well as the permanent gallery. The café is a good place for lunch. A must while visiting LA.

Meg F. • July 25, 2016One of my favorite scenic views in all of LA.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • December 12, 2019Iconic sign and definitely the touristiest part of the park. Say cheese🤳😉

Dan • December 1, 2013Great, gets cold fast at this time if year

Jasmine H. • July 25, 2013The smell of the ocean on a hot day. Love it

Z&T L. • January 31, 2017Nice and quiet. Relaxing park. 90 minute parking free on weekdays