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8 Outdoor Adventures Near Los Angeles
When the city is done with you: the outdoors within 100 km of Los Angeles, ranked by the travelers who went.
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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