Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Seal Beach

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.

Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

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Molino Beach Stairs

Molino Beach Stairs

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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.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trailhead

Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trailhead

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Brightwater Trailhead

Brightwater 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.

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.

Signal Hill trail

Signal Hill trail

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Discovery Well Park

Discovery Well Park

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Willow Springs Park - Long Beach

Willow Springs Park - Long Beach

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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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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail @ Candlewood St

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail @ Candlewood St

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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.

DeForest Park

DeForest Park

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

Santa Ana River Trail - Gisler Ave Entrance

Santa Ana River Trail - Gisler Ave Entrance

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Talbert Nature Preserve

Talbert Nature Preserve

Outdoor area with walking trails. Public park with diverse greenery & a pond, plus a pedestrian trail system & biking area.

Fairview Park

Fairview Park

Vast space with wildlife & trails. 208 acres with 5 distinct habitat zones, home to native plants & wildlife, scenic views & trails.

Talbert Regional Park

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.

Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail

Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail

Multi-use trail crossing 3 counties. Riverside concrete & asphalt hiking, biking & equestrian trail stretching over 50 miles.

Ralph C. Dills Park

Ralph C. Dills Park

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

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.

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.

Trail Head to H2O Tower

Trail Head to H2O Tower

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George F Canyon Nature Center

George F Canyon Nature Center

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San Pedro Hike

San Pedro Hike

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San Ramon Reserve

San Ramon Reserve

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Linden H. Chandler Preserve

Linden H. Chandler Preserve

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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.

Lakeview Trailhead

Lakeview Trailhead

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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.

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.

West Coyote Hills Tree Park

West Coyote Hills Tree Park

Leafy setting for biking & hiking. Public green space featuring benches, lots of trees & a trail for mountain biking or hiking.

Forrestal Nature Reserve

Forrestal Nature Reserve

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

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

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.

Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail

Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail

Mid-level urban mountain biking trail. Beginning & mid-level cyclists frequent this city recreation area composed of trails & streets.

Sunrise Trail

Sunrise Trail

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Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve

Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve

Hiking & cycling spot with scenic views. Serene natural area & hiking/mountain biking spot featuring panoramic views amid desert scenery.

Nora Kuttner Recreational Trail

Nora Kuttner Recreational Trail

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Juanita Cooke Trail

Juanita Cooke 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.

Ecological Reserve of Upper Newport Bay

Ecological Reserve of Upper Newport Bay

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Vista Point

Vista Point

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Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead

Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead

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Thankful Tree - Laguna Lake, Fullerton, CA

Thankful Tree - Laguna Lake, Fullerton, CA

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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.

Treasure Island Park

Treasure Island Park

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Abalone Cove Trail

Abalone Cove Trail

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Panorama Nature Preserve

Panorama Nature Preserve

Short hiking trail offering scenic views. Small nature reserve with a paved & gravel walking trail offering sweeping views.

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.

Murphy Ranch Park

Murphy Ranch Park

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Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead

Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead

Walking path in a nature preserve. This loop trail in a natural setting has a parking lot & access to the Arroyo San Miguel trail.

Frog Creek

Frog Creek

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