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Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures

Discover the best camping spots & outdoor adventures for kids and families in Santa Monica.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center

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

Fort Lots-o-Fun Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1102 6th St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Solstice Canyon

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

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

AdventurePlex

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1701 Marine Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

LifeRush Adventures

LifeRush Adventures

Visit this great place for kids and families!

220 San Vicente Blvd Suite 503, Santa Monica, CA 90402, United States

Salt Lake Park

Salt Lake Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3401 E Florence Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255

Sycamore Grove Park

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

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

Hansen Dam Recreation Area

Visit this great place for kids and families!

11770 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342, United States

Griffith Park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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