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Topanga State Park
162 reviews
#1 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Absolutely love everything about Topanga
Canyon
, the people are amazing, the park if full of rich history, amazing views, great hikes, and a fun drive that ends at the beach."
"They have good bathrooms at the trailhead and also about halfway in where the
trail
crosses the fire road so that was wonderful!! Easy to stay hydrated!"
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Griffith Park
3,172 reviews
#2 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"I visit Los Angeles twice a year and every time I visit Griffith Park, from hiking ( give at least one trail a try) to the
observatory
to the Hollywood sign to the reservoir, the views priceless and spectacular, p..."
"Try the
pony rides
or horse rental, the Gene Autry museum is incredible., world class zoo, train city is amazing, just the drive in the park is like you are in the wilderness"
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Runyon Canyon Park
1,217 reviews
#3 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"The hike is quiet rewarding in getting great exercise and spectacular scenery of both the natural canyon and the surrounding neighborhoods with expensive
homes
."
"If you stick to the main trail that winds around the
park
, you'll gain several hundred feet of altitude and when you get to the top, you'll see a nice panoramic view of the city including the iconic Hollywood sign..."
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Will Rogers State Historic Park
149 reviews
#4 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Have hiked here several times throughout the years and always fun...make sure you take water and a cellphone...sometimes you runinto lot sof
hikers
or people walking their dogs sometimes its quiet and you are most..."
"If you continue up the Backbone Trail, you can easily get in 15+ miles roundtrip, as the trails and unpaved fire roads transition into Topanga State
Park
."
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Lake Hollywood Park
393 reviews
#5 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Wonderful place to be quiet is one of the iconic places in Los Angeles, you can bring your pet as the
park
is for canines."
"Great view of the sign, shaded
picnic
tables, moderate incline walk to trails that get you closer to the sign."
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Venice Skatepark
178 reviews
#6 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"There are some really talented
skateboarders
here, there were a few youngsters under the age of ten that were amazing to watch and completely fearless."
"Super rad
park
, with plenty of classic streetspots to skate after you get bored of skating transition."
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
972 reviews
#7 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"It features constant Lighting demonstrations throughout the
Park
and a few quickie shows that are different and fun from "Splashes of Light" Water and Laser show, Twinkle Tunnel and much more."
"The area is super hilly, so if you have a bad time walking (I walk with a cane), I suggest a motorized wheelchair or the tram if it's going (use the
playground
stop or the tram stop after that one to be generally..."
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Grand Park
94 reviews
#8 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"The Grand
Park
in Downtown Los Angeles is well worth a visit, very popular with visitors and locals alike, especially vagrants."
"Close to some nice restaurants and spots like grand central market, this is a great way to spend a few hours in
downtown
LA."
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Exposition Park
94 reviews
#9 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Ah, the history, the sportsmanship, the agony of defeat and celebrations of victory swirling around a flag covered stadium... Bring your lunch, and take a stroll through the
rose garden
and save a few more dollars."
"There are quite a few things to do in Exposition Park from
the Natural History Museum
, to the African History Museum to the gardens."
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Venice Beach
10,750 reviews
#10 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"great to people watch, stroll along the
boardwalk
, stop and have lunch at The Fig Tree (organic and delish!) or a slice of Pizza at various stands, alsol a great Chip store (fries)...my husband and I go anytime be..."
"However, we loved it :D Great place to buy little
souvenirs
, walk along the beach (skate, roller skate, bike or use a scooter), watch people play sports ranging from basket ball to volley ball!"
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The Japanese Garden
127 reviews
#11 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"It comprises more than six acres of perfectly designed
paths
along peaceful waterways or "The Water Garden" which has spectacular lotus patches (dormant in the winter)."
"The best time to visit in on Springtime since flowers
bloom
and you'll see the cherry blossoms."
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
2,970 reviews
#12 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Walking down the
Venice Beach
Boardwalk is a visual extravaganza from seeing brightly painted Murals on buildings, various characters busking to the interesting crafted items sold by colourful artistic individuals..."
"My hubby and I often go down to the Boardwalk for a
stroll
and sometimes lunch... we try to go during the week as weekends are so busy but still fun... lots of vendors selling mostly handmade items... paintings ga..."
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
102 reviews
#13 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"The
exhibits
of various sea creatures and the real skeletons of huge sea animals command attention."
"Even the
library
is amazing, the kids loved the special children's area."
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Echo Park
117 reviews
#14 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Echo
Park
is an historical neighborhood near downtown L.A. centered around the stunning Echo
Park
Lake -- a bird refuge that is home to the iconic lotus pads."
"Beautiful park where we can enjoy
nature
and have a stunning view of downtown LA."
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Bronson Caves
73 reviews
#15 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"We had a short walk to see the
Bat Cave
and then a really long, gorgeous hike up to see the Hollywood sign."
"This is a nice little hike in Griffith
Park
and a must see for Batman '66 fans."
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Will Rogers State Beach
65 reviews
#16 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Plenty of parking and gorgeous mountain views of the
Pacific Palisades
area."
"We avoided
the Santa Monica Pier
and beach crowds and drove to this beach about 10 minutes North."
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Lake Shrine Temple and Retreat
51 reviews
#17 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
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Lake Balboa Park
93 reviews
#18 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"This place has it all- dirt bike park, lakes, tennis courts, golf, paved trails,
benches
, and plenty of ducks."
"there are many gazebos and
trees
with benches so plenty of ways to get out of the sun."
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Point Fermin Park
45 reviews
#19 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"There are high
cliffs
that give you great shoreline views and you can see large ships entering and leaving the harbor in San Pedro."
"The
park
was so Beautiful and clean...besides an ocean breeze the views of the ocean were Amazing...perfect place for a picnic with an ocean view"
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Muscle Beach Venice
1,591 reviews
#20 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"You’ll find an impressive array of climbing ropes and variations on adult jungle gyms as well as slack lines to walk and a grassy patch where people do the most amazing gymnastics—there’s even a double
park
bench..."
"Fun watching the
skateboarders
and having a go on the muscle equipment."
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Wildlife Learning Center
54 reviews
#21 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"The
park
is small but has an adequate amount of animals and the lovely, knowledgeable people here have helped nurture the animals back to good health and offer knowledge and conservation tips to the public."
"So glad they continue caring for these amazing animals and sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the
adventure tour
."
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Temescal Gateway Park
46 reviews
#22 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Multiple cabins among the trees; on-site store; variety of
scenery
; well-marked hiking trails; small stream; dining hall/ large meeting room with wooden floors; other meeting spaces; cooling and soothing tree cano..."
"Living near Temescal
Park
allows me the unfettered opportunity to hike & Explore whenever I want, and it’s always surprising."
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Hollywood Reservoir
30 reviews
#23 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"The was the closest and clearest view of the Hollywood sign (much closer than Griffith) and a relax
hiking
destination."
"Total
hike
from where uber dropped me off to the sign is about 4.5 miles."
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Playa Del Rey Beach
55 reviews
#24 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Great Bike Path, Beautiful Sunrises and Sunsets, Awesome Restaurants, chill vibe, cool people...A precious Gem of a beach, you can find
parking
generally....PLAYA ROCKS!"
"Free
Parking
can be a challenge but the pay lots are reasonably priced."
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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
29 reviews
#25 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"The
park
is long and sprawling, with urban woods, clusters of picnic benches throughout the whole area, and a few special nooks and crannies with interesting features."
"There is a lake with swans, a bunch of
hiking trails
with some great views of the City or you can just take the kids to the park."
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Marvin Braude Bike Trail
27 reviews
#26 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"I rented a bike in Hermosa Beach and went to Venice Beach and return (around 42 km) It's a very good way to know the different places they overlook the sea (Hermosa Beach,
Manhattan Beach
, El Segundo, Marina del R..."
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Barnsdall Art Park
37 reviews
#27 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"At Barnsdall Art Park you can find the famous
Hollyhock House
by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, and different historical buildings."
"Most people look AT Barnsdall from Griffith
Park
Observatory, but looking up at the Hollywood Hills and seeing the observatory is very special indeed."
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Dockweiler State Beach
105 reviews
#28 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Free on weekdays, and $4 to
park
on weekends, this beach was clean, had soft white sand, big area, wasn’t crowded, and had the perfect surf to hang out in all day!"
"This is a
great beach
with nearby parking and playground for kids and plenty of beach for kids to roam and play in the surf."
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Mildred Mathias Botanical Gardens
26 reviews
#29 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"Amid UCLA grounds you will find this heaven of peace in Los Angeles, surrounded by trees and
plants
."
"If you wish to relax and
enjoy nature
, take the day off to wonder about these beautiful gardens."
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Cabrillo Beach
39 reviews
#30 of 102 Nature & Parks in Los Angeles
"The only downside is the pay for
parking
meters."
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Which experiences are best for nature & parks in Los Angeles?
These experiences are best for nature & parks in Los Angeles:
3 Hours Los Angeles VIP Tour
Griffith Park Experience: Hollywood Hills Hike
30 Mins FERRARI CALIFORNIA DRIVING TOUR TO HOLLYWOOD SIGN
2-Hour Hollywood Walking and Hiking Tour with Skyline Views
Small Group Electric Bicycle Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
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These places are best for nature & parks in Los Angeles:
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Topanga State Park
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These are the best places for kid-friendly nature & parks in Los Angeles:
Topanga State Park
Griffith Park
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Lake Hollywood Park
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Los Angeles for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking nature & parks in Los Angeles:
Topanga State Park
Griffith Park
Runyon Canyon Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Lake Hollywood Park
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Los Angeles for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking nature & parks in Los Angeles:
Griffith Park
Runyon Canyon Park
Lake Hollywood Park
Venice Skatepark
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Los Angeles for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly nature & parks in Los Angeles:
Topanga State Park
Griffith Park
Runyon Canyon Park
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Lake Hollywood Park
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