Get outdoors · Los Angeles, United States
8 Outdoor Adventures Near Los Angeles
Hikes, viewpoints and wild days out, all reachable from Los Angeles without changing hotels.
Outdoor picks within 100 km of the city center, ranked by traveler review volume, 2 right in town. Distances computed from coordinates. Updated monthly.
Runyon Canyon Park
Park & nature12 km awayFree entryRunyon Canyon Park is a 160-acre urban park in the Hollywood Hills, renowned for its hiking trails and spectacular vistas.
Read our full guide →Pershing Square (Los Angeles)
Park & naturein the cityPershing Square is a historic five-acre park in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, established in 1866.
Read our full guide →Grand Park
Park & naturein the cityGrand Park is a vibrant 12-acre linear park that connects Los Angeles City Hall with the Music Center, creating a green corridor through downtown.
Read our full guide →MacArthur Park
Park & nature3 km awayFree entryMacArthur Park is a longstanding public park in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, bordered by Wilshire Boulevard and Alvarado Street.
Read our full guide →Central Park
Park & nature13 km awayFree entryCentral Park is a modest 1.5-acre park located in downtown Pasadena, California. It features a children's playground, shaded benches, and grassy areas perfect for picnics or reading.
Read our full guide →UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Park & nature18 km awayFree entryNestled within the bustling Westside of Los Angeles, the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden offers a tranquil escape into nature.
Read our full guide →Bluff Park
Park & nature33 km awayFree entryBluff Park stretches along Ocean Boulevard on a bluff above the beach, providing a green oasis with panoramic ocean views.
Read our full guide →Carbon Beach
Park & nature40 km awayFree entryCarbon Beach, also known as Billionaire's Beach, is a narrow but beautiful stretch of sand along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
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How we pick these
Outdoor and active spots around Los Angeles — trails, viewpoints, water and adrenaline — ranked by real review volume out of the 51 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Some activities near Los Angeles are weather- or season-dependent, so confirm they're running.
Popular tours and rentals sell out on weekends and holidays.
Bring layers and water; outdoor conditions shift faster than in the city.
Common questions
What outdoor activities are there in Los Angeles?+
The list above covers the top-rated active things to do in and around Los Angeles, from easy walks to bigger adventures.
Is Los Angeles good for adventure travel?+
Yes — this page ranks the outdoor experiences visitors rate most highly.
Do you need to book activities in advance?+
Guided and equipment-based activities are best booked ahead, especially in peak season.
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