State Parks in Los Angeles

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State Parks in Los Angeles

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  • Cello12345
    Urbana, IL819 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    On Thanksgiving Day, this park was very popular. Parking places were hard to come by. Many were playing soccer and other games on the lawns, but we enjoyed the hike up above the historic house, from which you can see ocean vistas at many locations. No benches to sit on up there, though!
    Written 7 December 2024
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  • elizabethlascheid
    Los Angeles, CA5,258 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you are anywhere in Los Angeles you will want to go to Topanga State Park. It is the biggest wild park we have in LA and one of the largest in the State. It is easy to get to and near places you might want to go or already be at. It is right near Malibu and close to Brentwood and the West Side of LA.

    Parking is easy for a fee. It is not at all crowded on the weekdays, but can get a little congested on the weekends. There are very few staff type people to help you so make sure you have water and can walk, sometimes on rough trails. You can camp there over night, but there are no facilities at all. None. You pack in and pack out. Most people go there just to walk or hike.

    In the parking area there is a bathroom and a drinking fountain. There is also a nice set of picnic tables for lunch.

    If you walk far enough you can see the ocean and it is a lovely view. There are also wonderful wild flowers, little critters and great hills to see. It is part of the Santa Monica Mountains.

    There are about 36 miles of trails through open grassland. It is beautiful. Mountain bikes are allowed but only on fire trails and people will not be happy to see you.

    We have had fires, a lot, lately (I am writing in Sept of 2024), now none of been here, but there is really bad air right now and it is hot so keep that in mind. If you are healthy you will be fine. If not, maybe wait to take a long hike after fire season is over in late October.

    Outside the park is the little town of Topanga, you will pass it on your way. There are places to eat there and a few shops. It is very nice.

    It is a great place to go for a long hike or a short walk. Have a great time and pick up after yourself.
    Written 12 September 2024
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  • jehjeh3711
    Las Vegas, NV13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Remembering Kay Fiorentino. The road leading down to this beach was named after may aunt Kay. She was a great lady and well known in San Pedro. She lived right above the beach and would go down and put sand bags up when flossing and heavy rains endangered the beach. She was known to be a benefactor to one of the small churches in the area and was instrumental in trying to clean up San Pedro. Her funeral was attended by representatives of LAPD and LA County Sherrif’s. I’m glad they memorialized her with the street name. I just wish more people had got to know her.
    Written 8 June 2022
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  • Kenneth L
    Los Angeles, CA398 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I discovered this while driving by several times. I think it is an old rail yard, long and narrow. About the middle of the back side, but on the other side of two chain link fences and two metro tracks is Zanja Madre, the "Mother Ditch" that once brought water from the Los Angeles River to El Pueblo do los Angeles. There should be something to explain this but isn't.

    The park is new. The trees are small. Lots of paths. Two small buildings with restrooms but the Ranger Station was closed when we visited. There is a spiral trail that ends in a low observation platform. Small free parking lot. It is about a mile northeast of El Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic Park, so if you are visiting Olvera Street for history, include this park. The day we visited, there was a car show which we skipped.
    Written 6 October 2018
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  • Louis F
    Altus, OK1,274 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really cool people watching spot. You can watch people of all skill levels tearing up the skate park. There are a lot of people watching but it was easy to find a spot with a good view.
    Written 6 August 2024
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  • Valleyblue
    Sacramento, CA390 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a small park, but very pleasant to walk around, check out the duck pond (that also has swans and geese), or just hang out. It's quite a charming place, off the beaten path, and interesting to check out. It's not a place that you need to plan to go, but good if you're looking for something to do.
    Written 5 August 2019
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  • XELA P
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a great experience. There was a marachi band, street tacos and lots of soccer fields full of kids. The field conditions were satisfactory. I saw a few soccer nets that required replacement. All the people appeared friendly.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Jason B
    Oakley, CA42 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is located in Los Angeles. Not in the city of Brentwood which is located 400 miles north near San Francisco. The neighborhood in LA called Brentwood is not a city. So-Cal locals often incorrectly refer to the wrong place when writing reviews for businesses located in this part of Los Angeles.
    Written 30 March 2017
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