Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Lizards Mouth Rock

Lizards Mouth Rock

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Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trail

Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trail

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Lake Los Carneros Park

Lake Los Carneros Park

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San Antonio Canyon Park

San Antonio Canyon Park

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San Marcos Foothills Preserve

San Marcos Foothills Preserve

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San Marcos Foothills Preserve

San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Hilly nature preserve with trails. This 200-acre nature preserve features walking trails through hills, meadows & canyons.

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Jesusita Trailhead

Jesusita Trailhead

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Inspiration Point

Inspiration Point

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Inspiration Point Trailhead

Inspiration Point Trailhead

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Seven Falls

Seven Falls

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Douglas Family Preserve

Douglas Family Preserve

Natural area with hiking paths & views. Hiking paths & ocean views feature at this park with 70 acres of native trees & plants.

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Rocky Nook Park

Rocky Nook Park

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Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

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Rattlesnake Canyon Park

Rattlesnake Canyon Park

Wilderness area with hiking-only trails. Miles of wooded canyon trails for hikers only (bikes prohibited) with creek access & scenic views.

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Tangerine Falls

Tangerine Falls

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Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

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Falls San Ysidro

Falls San Ysidro

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Ennisbrook Open Space

Ennisbrook Open Space

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Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park

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Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve Hiking Trails

Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve Hiking Trails

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Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve

Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve

Trails & scenic bluffs with seal views. Oceanfront area providing hiking trails, green space & scenic overlooks with views of harbor seals.

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Rancho Grande Park

Rancho Grande Park

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James Way Park

James Way Park

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Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park

Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park

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Meadow Creek Trailhead

Meadow Creek Trailhead

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Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Seasonal habitat of many butterflies. Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.

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Beach Foot Trail

Beach Foot Trail

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Chumash Park

Chumash Park

Play equipment, basketball court & trail. Green space featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, a basketball court & a nature trail.

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Pismo Creek Estuary

Pismo Creek Estuary

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Pismo Preserve

Pismo Preserve

Docent-led nature hikes, runs & rides. 900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides.

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Dinosaur Caves Park

Dinosaur Caves Park

Oceanfront park atop rocky bluffs. A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs.

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Ventura River Preserve - Oso Trailhead

Ventura River Preserve - Oso Trailhead

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Ventura River Preserve - Riverview Trailhead

Ventura River Preserve - Riverview Trailhead

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Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail

Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail

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