Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
Places to go in Los Angeles
32 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Angeles National Forest
Scenic wilderness areas & developed campgrounds, plus trails for hikers, horses & off-road vehicles.
701 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA
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Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park
Calm, 8.5-acre retreat featuring native flora & wetlands, plus a small museum with nature exhibits.
5790 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, USA
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Averill Park
Walkways traverse this scenic, tree-filled park featuring a gazebo & man-made pond with ducks.
1300 S Dodson Ave, San Pedro, CA 90732, USA
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Bridge to Nowhere - Trailhead
Camp Bonita Rd, La Verne, CA 91750, USA
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Charlie Turner Trailhead
2840 W Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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Coldwater Canyon Park
Peaceful canyon park offering hillside hiking trails with panoramic views of the city & mountains.
12601 Mulholland Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
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Descanso Gardens
Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe.
1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA
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Echo Park
Lakefront green space with city vistas, walking paths & pedal boats, plus an indoor swimming pool.
1632 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
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Elysian Park Trail
Easy-going hiking & cycling trail in a pretty neighborhood park with mature trees & open spaces.
Elysian Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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Exposition Park
Urban space comprising 160 acres with arenas & museums, plus some green areas with trees & gardens.
700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
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Exposition Park Rose Garden
Cheerful formal park featuring a collection of roses & a gazebo.
701 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA
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Ferndell Nature Trail
Quarter-mile footpath along a man-made stream, shaded by tropical foliage & sycamore trees.
Fern Dell Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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Firebreak Trail to Griffith Observatory
Steep 1.3-mile-long unmade trail leading to the domed Art Deco observatory with views across LA.
Western Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
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Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
605-acre park featuring many picnic areas, over 5 miles of trails, a duck pond & a nature center.
2600 Franklin Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
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Gloria Molina Grand Park
Gathering place featuring an intimate performance area, memorial fountain & wade-able membrane pool.
200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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Griffith Park
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.
Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
Hilly paths around a landmark observatory rise to this lookout with views across the LA skyline.
2715 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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Griffith Park Trails
Outdoor natural trail offering hills, picnic tables & views of surrounding neighborhoods.
2715 N Vermont Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.
4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056, USA
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Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park
Grassy open space with a 19,600-sq.-ft. maritime-themed playground & interactive drum play area.
6300 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA
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Lake Hollywood Park
Scenic, dog-friendly spot with a large grass field, a kids' play area & views of the Hollywood sign.
3160 Canyon Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
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Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.
301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
32 acres of open space with walkways & architectural features, plus Downtown views.
1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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Malibu Creek State Park
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole.
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA