Los Angeles Trails

Tuna Canyon Park
in the Santa Monica Mountains

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Tuna Canyon Park Santa Monica Mountains Conservency Malibu Topanga California hiking trail Big Rock Lateral Hearst Tank Mountainway Pacific Ocean view
Tuna Canyon Park preserves 1,255 beautiful acres in the mountains between Topanga and Malibu. Despite being relatively unknown and under-visited, the park delivers some of the grandest ocean views to be found anywhere in the Santa Monica Mountains. From ridges 1,500 feet above a silken Pacific Ocean, Tuna Canyon Park looks east toward Santa Monica Bay and west up the… Read more.
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Los Angeles Trails

Inspiration Point
in Will Rogers State Historic Park

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Inspiration Point Trail Will Rogers State Historic Park Los Angeles Brentwood Pacific Palisades Santa Monica Bay Scenic overlook viewpoint loop hike
In addition to a rare polo field, renown ranch house, and a lawn that begs to be picnicked on, Will Rogers State Historic Park has plenty to offer to hikers. This is the eastern end of the 65-mile long Backbone Trail, which crosses the Santa Monica Mountains all the way to Point Mugu, and Will Rogers SHP is also home to a delightful short hike to a popular overlook. The… Read more.
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Central Coast California Trails

Cerro Alto
in San Luis Obispo

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Cerro Alto Los Padres National Forest San Luis Obispo Morro Bay Hike trail high point Cerro Alto Peak
The 2,624-foot summit of Cerro Alto is one of the highest points in San Luis Obispo County and delivers a panoramic view. It seems like you can see the entire county from the top of the commanding peak, including each of the volcanic peaks stretching between Morro Bay and Edna Valley, the Nine Sisters. There are a couple ways to the summit, each tackling 1,600 feet of… Read more.
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Central Coast California Trails

Cerro Cabrillo and Tiki Rock
in Morro Bay State Park

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Cerro Cabrillo Peak Morro Bay State Park San Luis Obispo California Nine Sister hike trail Tiki Rock
There are nine principle volcanic plugs spread between the central coast cities of Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. The 911-foot Cerro Cabrillo (or Cabrillo Peak) is the third of the Nine Sisters from the west after Morro Rock and Black Hill. The summit of Cerro Cabrillo is the highest point in Morro Bay State Park, offering panoramic oceanfront views.  The unmaintained… Read more.
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Central Coast California Trails

Turtle Rock
in Morro Bay State Park

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Turtle Rock Chorro Trail Morro Bay State Park San Luis Obispo hike California Morro Estuary Los Osos
If you are looking for an easy 45-minute hike to the top of a pimple of a hill between two of San Luis Obispo’s Nine Sisters, take Chorro Trail to Turtle Rock in Morro Bay State Park. This 2.1-mile round trip hike begins with views of the estuary feeding Morro Bay and ends atop a small rise between Black Hill and Cerro Cabrillo. There is only 200 feet of elevation gain… Read more.
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Central Coast California Trails

Portola Point
in Morro Bay State Park

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Portola Point Trail Morro Bay State Park San Luis Obispo hike California Portola Hill Morro Estuary view
It can feel like stealing when you snag great views from an easy hike. This is the situation on the 2-mile loop to Portola Point in Morro Bay State Park, which ascends 315 feet to panoramic views over Morro Bay. The view-to-effort ratio on this hike is quite favorable, almost criminal.Portola Hill is a dome-shaped volcanic rise on the eastern edge of Morro Estuary. … Read more.
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Los Angeles Trails

Quarry Loop in Forrestal Nature Reserve
on Palos Verdes Peninsula

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Quarry Loop hike Pirate Trail Mariposa Loop Forrestal Reserve hiking Palos Verdes Peninsula Los Angeles
On the southwest side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Forrestal Nature Reserve protects 155-acres of green space on the cliffs above the Pacific. Within the park, Quarry Loop circles an old basalt quarry and provides tons of ocean views. The hike combines four trails (Quarry Trail, Basalt Trail, Mariposa Trail, and Pirate Trail) on a short 1.25-mile loop.Walk… Read more.
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Northern California Trails

Laguna Point Boardwalk
in MacKerricher State Park

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Laguna Point Boardwalk California MacKerricher State Park
Located three miles north of Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, MacKerricher State Park is an excellent place to step out and enjoy the Northern California coast. At the center of the park is Lake Cleone, a small freshwater lake within crawling distance of the Pacific. In addition to the 1.3-mile trail around that lake (partially closed due to vandalism as of September… Read more.
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Northern California Trails

Salt Point Trail
in Salt Point State Park

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Salt Point Trail California State Park Park hike
On the Sonoma County coast north of San Francisco, you will find an exceptional stretch of waterfront going under the name Salt Point State Park. This 6,000-acre park includes a marine reserve that is popular with divers and great oceanfront trails for hikers. The 3-mile round trip Salt Point Trail is level with nonstop views. It crosses grassy bluffs along a jagged… Read more.
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Los Angeles Trails

Seascape Trail
on Palos Verdes Peninsula

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Seascape Trail Palos Verdes Peninsula hike along bluff to Point Vicente Lighthouse ocean views tide pools
Looking for an easy family-friendly trail on the Palos Verdes Peninsula that also has great views? Seascape Trail is for you - crossing scenic coastal bluffs north of Point Vicente Lighthouse. The level trail is about 0.7 miles long with a meager 40 feet of elevation change. Starting from the Terrace Trail Access Point, this is a 1.5-mile hike with excellent ocean… Read more.
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