Best places: Tourist attractions in Los Angeles County, United States

This scenic park with prehistoric rock formations has been the backdrop for many movies & TV shows.

Park with 300-ft.-deep canyon off the San Gabriel mountains offers hiking, picnics & Nature Center.

Celebrated observatory complex featuring powerful solar & nighttime telescopes, with tours & more.

Wooded park features trails, picnic space, historic monuments & a nature center with regular events.

Beach with coastal caves & reefs, plus swimming, surfing, camping, hiking & surf fishing.

Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole.

Large, tranquil temple dedicated to Venkateswara & Shiva, with ceremonies & cultural programs.

👍👍 Let me tell you, we LOVED this place. My kids and I went here on a Sunday afternoon. I we parked on the side of the road but they had plenty of parking. They even had little go carts to take you from your car to the barn. All the volunteers and workers were so sweet and very knowledgeable. It was s...

Observation point & stop-off for hikers & mountain bikers with 360º mountain & ocean views.

👍👍 Unexpected fun find. Don't forget your adventure parking pass, you'll need it. It's pet friendly. If you park towards the top of the mountain the trailhead will be apx 100 yards away. Keep an eye out for the Millard Falls sign and follow. Eventually you'll arrive at the Millard campground (great spo...

👍👍 This is a beautiful, peaceful hike. There's a small stream (in February anyway) that you parallel for the first 3/4 mile or so. The sound of it running just added to this hike. The ground is pretty smooth overall, but does have ruts from water runoff and a number of sections that are more rocky/roug...

Popular path through a national forest & ruined wilderness resort to a waterfall at a a deep gorge.

Playground, picnic tables & other kid-friendly attractions at a surf-free sheltered beach.

👍👍 This simple trail is just beautiful with few inclines, most of it can be pretty simple. You can escalate your workout by traveling closer to the water over the small rocks. But it is a wonderful experience a little over 2 miles round trip. The experience includes a colorful palate and nature's 🦋 bu...

State nature reserve within the Mojave Desert has 8-mile hikes & a wildflower season March to May.

👍👍 Great hike - 8.8 miles out and back (I believe about 7 miles round trip if you are only going to the site, but I took a little detour). The parking areas were full because cars were parked far apart, but too small to squeeze in, I parked a little down the road on a turnout. You will need an Adventur...

Hiking trails lead to panoramic ocean & bay views in this 1,255-acre parkland area in the mountains.

10-acre green space with harbor & sea views, BBQ grills & tables, plus a free summer concert series.

Sprawling ranch in the heart of Malibu Creek Watershed offers 1920s architecture, views & hiking.

Community park, dedicated in 2005 & offering sports facilities & a line-up of live events.