Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Filiorum Reserve

Filiorum Reserve

Rolling conservation area with trails. A 191-acre reserve with hills & canyons overlooking the ocean crossed by hiking & equestrian trails.

Abalone Cove Trail

Abalone Cove Trail

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Three Sisters Reserve

Three Sisters Reserve

Elevated park with trails & sea vistas. 99-acre nature preserve with lush terrain, hiking trails, wildflowers & views of the ocean.

Forrestal Nature Reserve

Forrestal Nature Reserve

Scenic, beachfront reserve with trails. 155-acre, beachfront nature reserve offering hiking trails, picturesque lookouts & native animals.

Sunrise Trail

Sunrise Trail

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Palos Verdes Nature Preserve

Palos Verdes Nature Preserve

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Agua Amarga Reserve

Agua Amarga Reserve

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Alta Vicente Reserve

Alta Vicente Reserve

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Ocean Trails Reserve

Ocean Trails Reserve

Conserved coastline known for birdlife. Length of preserved, rugged coastline known as a habitat for native gnatcatcher birds.

Lakeview Trailhead

Lakeview Trailhead

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Vicente Bluffs Reserve

Vicente Bluffs Reserve

Rugged reserve with trails & ocean views. Wildlife-filled reserve with ocean views, multi-use trails, lookout points & unique rock formations.

San Ramon Reserve

San Ramon Reserve

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San Pedro Hike

San Pedro Hike

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Linden H. Chandler Preserve

Linden H. Chandler Preserve

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George F Canyon Nature Center

George F Canyon Nature Center

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Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center

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.

Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve

Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve

Scenic beach, bluffs & hiking trails. Oceanfront park featuring a rocky beach, bluffs, hiking trails & picturesque views.

Frog Creek

Frog Creek

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Bluff Cove Trail

Bluff Cove Trail

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White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve

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.

Palos Verdes Coastline Trail

Palos Verdes Coastline Trail

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Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center

Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center

Preserved wetlands & nature center. Preserved wetlands featuring native plants & wildlife, guided tours & a center with nature exhibits.

Glasgow Park

Glasgow Park

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Dominguez Gap Wetlands

Dominguez Gap Wetlands

Trails for hiking & wildlife observation. Urban escape along the LA River with trails for hiking, biking, bird-watching & horseback riding.

Willow Springs Park - Long Beach

Willow Springs Park - Long Beach

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Bluff Park

Bluff Park

Ocean views & the Lone Sailor Memorial. 13.2-acre city park offering ocean views, footpaths, benches, telescopes & the Lone Sailor Memorial.

Molino Beach Stairs

Molino Beach Stairs

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Discovery Well Park

Discovery Well Park

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Signal Hill trail

Signal Hill trail

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Compton Creek Natural Park

Compton Creek Natural Park

Green space with fitness & picnic areas. City greenway featuring walking paths, fitness equipment, picnic areas & an amphitheater.

DeForest Park

DeForest Park

City park with sports facilities. Park with a basketball court, community center, nature trail, playground, & more.

Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

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Ralph C. Dills Park

Ralph C. Dills Park

Riverfront paths & a playground. Riverfront park featuring walking, jogging & biking paths plus a playground & basketball court.

Gum Grove Park

Gum Grove Park

City park with walking trails. City park along the edge of Los Cerritos Wetlands with eucalyptus trees, trails & picnic tables.

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Natural area with a salt marsh. Reserve made up of about 600 acres of wetlands & uplands, including a salt marsh.

Bluff Creek Trail

Bluff Creek Trail

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El Dorado Nature Center

El Dorado Nature Center

Wide-ranging park for flora & fauna. 105-acre park featuring a visitor center, flora & fauna, lakes, a stream & walking trails.

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail @ Candlewood St

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail @ Candlewood St

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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

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.

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

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Reuben Ingold Park

Reuben Ingold Park

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Stocker Corridor Trail

Stocker Corridor Trail

Serene neighborhood walking/cycling path. This short city trail draws hikers, joggers & cyclists & is known for its tranquil atmosphere.

Park to Playa Trailhead

Park to Playa Trailhead

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Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park

Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park

Tranquil green space with nature center. Calm, 8.5-acre retreat featuring native flora & wetlands, plus a small museum with nature exhibits.

Stoneview Nature Center

Stoneview Nature Center

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Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trailhead

Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trailhead

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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Protected coastal estuary & bird habitat. 1300 acre ecological preserve with over 200 avian species spread around the coastal wetlands.

Brightwater Trailhead

Brightwater Trailhead

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Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

Compact park with a duck pond. Small public park featuring a duck pond, walk/jog paths & grassy areas popular for picnicking.

Treasure Island Park

Treasure Island Park

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