Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures
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Placerita Canyon Nature Center
Historic sites, trails & a nature center. Wooded park features trails, picnic space, historic monuments & a nature center with regular events.
19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA 91321
Fort Lots-o-Fun Park
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1102 6th St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Solstice Canyon
Canyon with hiking & a waterfall. Canyon offering trails of varying difficulty, plus picnicking, a waterfall, wildlife & dog walking.
3455 Solstice Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, United States
La Jolla Group Campsite
Simple tent sites for large groups. Simple large-group campground in Point Mugu State Park offering tent sites with restrooms.
9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, United States
AdventurePlex
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1701 Marine Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
LifeRush Adventures
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220 San Vicente Blvd Suite 503, Santa Monica, CA 90402, United States
Salt Lake Park
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3401 E Florence Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Sycamore Grove Park
Sizable urban park & events spot. Picnics, concerts & parties are held at this city park with BBQ pits, a play area & tennis courts.
4702 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Camp Little Bear Park and Lodge
Varied play areas for young children. Geared toward very young kids, this park has mini-golf, a small soccer field & other play areas.
6704 Orchard Ave, Bell, CA 90201
Hansen Dam Recreation Area
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11770 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342, United States
Griffith Park
Hiking trails, city views & L.A. Zoo. Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Kid-oriented adventure trail in a forest. A traverse wall, ropes course & slides, plus a cave for visitors to discover their spirit animal.
1313 Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Palisades Park
Palm-studded greenspace with big views. This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.
Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Limekiln Canyon Park
Lush valley for hiking & jogging. Active locals hit this expansive green valley for many hiking & jogging trails, plus picnic areas.
19585 Rinaldi St, Porter Ranch, CA 91326, United States
Valley Park
Small park for picnicking, events & more. Petite local park with picnic areas, courts & a playground, plus annual performing arts events.
2521 Valley Dr, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
El Segundo Parks & Recreation
Park offering lots of sports facilities. This park is the site for a range of sports, including softball, roller hockey, tennis & basketball.
401 Sheldon St, El Segundo, CA 90245
Turtle Rock Nature Center
Educational nature preserve with trails. Five-acre nature preserve with trails for viewing wildlife & habitats, plus an outdoor classroom.
1 Sunnyhill, Irvine, CA 92603, United States
Monte Cristo Campground
No-frills campsite with basic amenities. Bare-bones campground offering tent & RV pitches with picnic tables & fire pits, plus washrooms.
Angeles Forest Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550, United States
Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon
Well-shaded campground with a big pool. Mountain views are offered from this well-shaded campground featuring a large pool & clubhouse.
4700 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510
Hahamongna Watershed Park
Natural park between mountain & plain. Protected area with mature trees serving as a drainage area & offering disc golf & picnic tables.
4550 Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103, United States
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