Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve
Interpretive info & hiking on the coast. 102 acres of coastal habitat & hiking trails, plus a center housing maps & interpretive information.
San Pedro Hike
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Lakeview Trailhead
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Sunrise Trail
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Ocean Trails Reserve
Conserved coastline known for birdlife. Length of preserved, rugged coastline known as a habitat for native gnatcatcher birds.
San Ramon Reserve
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Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
Nature center with panoramic views. Green space & nature center featuring panoramic ocean views plus hiking trails & picnic facilities.
Forrestal Nature Reserve
Scenic, beachfront reserve with trails. 155-acre, beachfront nature reserve offering hiking trails, picturesque lookouts & native animals.
Abalone Cove Trail
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Alta Vicente Reserve
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Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
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Three Sisters Reserve
Elevated park with trails & sea vistas. 99-acre nature preserve with lush terrain, hiking trails, wildflowers & views of the ocean.
Vicente Bluffs Reserve
Rugged reserve with trails & ocean views. Wildlife-filled reserve with ocean views, multi-use trails, lookout points & unique rock formations.
Filiorum Reserve
Rolling conservation area with trails. A 191-acre reserve with hills & canyons overlooking the ocean crossed by hiking & equestrian trails.
Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail
Multi-use trail crossing 3 counties. Riverside concrete & asphalt hiking, biking & equestrian trail stretching over 50 miles.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Protected coastal estuary & bird habitat. 1300 acre ecological preserve with over 200 avian species spread around the coastal wetlands.
Agua Amarga Reserve
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George F Canyon Nature Center
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Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trailhead
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Talbert Regional Park
180 acres divided up by plant groups. Park divided into 6 areas by plant groups to showcase diverse habitats along the Santa Ana River.
Linden H. Chandler Preserve
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Brightwater Trailhead
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Talbert Nature Preserve
Outdoor area with walking trails. Public park with diverse greenery & a pond, plus a pedestrian trail system & biking area.
Molino Beach Stairs
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Bluff Park
Ocean views & the Lone Sailor Memorial. 13.2-acre city park offering ocean views, footpaths, benches, telescopes & the Lone Sailor Memorial.
Gum Grove Park
City park with walking trails. City park along the edge of Los Cerritos Wetlands with eucalyptus trees, trails & picnic tables.
Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve
Scenic beach, bluffs & hiking trails. Oceanfront park featuring a rocky beach, bluffs, hiking trails & picturesque views.
Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve
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Fairview Park
Vast space with wildlife & trails. 208 acres with 5 distinct habitat zones, home to native plants & wildlife, scenic views & trails.
Bluff Cove Trail
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Palos Verdes Coastline Trail
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Frog Creek
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Crystal Cove Trail
18 miles of hiking trails & wilderness. Scenic backcountry area of Crystal Cove State Park offering 18 miles & 2,400 acres of trails.
Ecological Reserve of Upper Newport Bay
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Santa Ana River Trail - Gisler Ave Entrance
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Signal Hill trail
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Discovery Well Park
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Buck Gully Reserve
Coastal canyon with hiking trails. Canyon nature preserve with trails for hiking & mountain-biking, plus guided interpretive walks.
Willow Springs Park - Long Beach
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Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Birding, biking & an interpretive center. Home to many bird species, this 135-acre park offers an interpretive center & hiking/biking trails.
Vista Point
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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
Preserved wetlands & nature center. Preserved wetlands featuring native plants & wildlife, guided tours & a center with nature exhibits.
Dominguez Gap Wetlands
Trails for hiking & wildlife observation. Urban escape along the LA River with trails for hiking, biking, bird-watching & horseback riding.
El Dorado Nature Center
Wide-ranging park for flora & fauna. 105-acre park featuring a visitor center, flora & fauna, lakes, a stream & walking trails.
Laguna Beach Cliff Hike
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Bommer Canyon Preserve Cattle Camp
Wildlands, trails & a former cattle camp. This large natural area features many paths for hiking & biking, plus a historic former cattle camp.
Bommer Canyon Trail Head
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Bommer Canyon Nature Trail
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Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Big Bend
Recreation area within coastal canyons. 7,000-acre park with many trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus a nature center.
Turtle Rock Nature Center
Educational nature preserve with trails. Five-acre nature preserve with trails for viewing wildlife & habitats, plus an outdoor classroom.
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
Tree-lined riverside walking trail. Tree-lined trail running through a narrow green space along the San Gabriel River.
Dripping Cave Trail
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DeForest Park
City park with sports facilities. Park with a basketball court, community center, nature trail, playground, & more.
West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
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Aliso Summit Hiking Trail
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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail @ Candlewood St
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Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Huge wildlife preserve with streams. Wildlife sanctuary across 4,500 acres featuring rolling hills with trails & several types of trees.
Quail Hill Trailhead
Dog-friendly loop trail with city views. Leashed pets are allowed on this popular loop trail for hiking, jogging & biking with city views.
Glasgow Park
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Compton Creek Natural Park
Green space with fitness & picnic areas. City greenway featuring walking paths, fitness equipment, picnic areas & an amphitheater.
Aliso & Wood Canyon Wilderness Park
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Ralph C. Dills Park
Riverfront paths & a playground. Riverfront park featuring walking, jogging & biking paths plus a playground & basketball court.
Sheep Hills Park
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