Hidden gems - Scenic spots in Los Angeles, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Scenic spots in Los Angeles

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Los Angeles. This list contains 35 places from Scenic spot category.

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South Hills Point

Tourist attraction

👍👍 A nice hiking spot. There are many trails and distances to choose from strolling to more vigorous routes. Start from the tennis court by Hulda Crooks park.

5.00 (9 reviews) (~93.18 km from centre)

IDF Studio Scenery

Scenic spot

5.00 (8 reviews) (~30.11 km from centre)

Trona Pinnacles

Scenic spot

4.90 (140 reviews) (~191.36 km from centre)

Ryan Mountain Vista Point

Scenic spot

4.90 (117 reviews) (~194.43 km from centre)

Keller Peak Fire Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 Friendly and informative volunteers up there , tower is well maintained and safe to visit . Be careful on the roads , they're also maintained but caution is always recommended.

4.90 (102 reviews) (~110.96 km from centre)

Bluff Cove Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 We didn’t have to hike although there is a few trails around this location that we will visit soon!! We just parked and took a few steps to get this view which was great! It was a very relaxing feeling and good ending to the weekend.

4.90 (74 reviews) (~32.51 km from centre)

Cavern Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 Incredible viewpoint on Santa Cruz Island of Channel Islands National Park that can be easily reached during a day-trip excursion from Scorpion Harbor (it is 2 miles round trip). Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding cliffs. Nice views on the hike to get there. Some elevation gain...

4.90 (56 reviews) (~121.64 km from centre)

Palm Canyon Oasis. Borrego Springs. No dogs

Scenic spot

4.90 (48 reviews) (~188.26 km from centre)

Rim of the World

Scenic spot

👍👍 I love the drive and scenery here everyday! Rim of the world is my neighborhood! Bad day or not the beauty always eases me and makes me smile.

4.90 (38 reviews) (~91.09 km from centre)

Lunada Bay Canyon

Scenic spot

👍👍 The picture says it all.

4.90 (20 reviews) (~35.66 km from centre)

Kramer Arch

Scenic spot

4.90 (17 reviews) (~162.48 km from centre)

Australian Adventures

Scenic spot

👍👍 I love visiting the Australian exhibit. It reminds me of home. There are kookaburras, wallabies, echidnas, bearded dragons, and also blue tongue lizard. This exhibit lets you wander around with the animals who can hop up to you at any time. They control this area very well, so that no animals escape...

4.90 (12 reviews) (~177.02 km from centre)

West Fork Waterfall

Scenic spot

4.90 (12 reviews) (~38.81 km from centre)

Lakeview Point Scenic Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 Very pretty on a clear day. This is where you can get your first glimpse of Big Bear Lake. You can make this stop, snap a photo, and be back on the road in less than 5 minutes.

4.80 (121 reviews) (~113.69 km from centre)

Crystal Cove State Park Vista Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 The view does not disappoint after only a short hike from parking lot 1, or the northern most lot. Paths are mostly paved, and can be done with a stroller. Just be aware that there are hills, especially if going down to the beach. Also, the last bit to the observation platform does have stairs, and...

4.80 (112 reviews) (~66.13 km from centre)

Tehachapi Loop Scenic Overlook

Scenic spot

4.80 (53 reviews) (~129.7 km from centre)

Topanga Lookout

Scenic spot

4.80 (49 reviews) (~36.48 km from centre)

Cameron Nature Preserve at Puerco Canyon

Park

👍👍 If you have the ❤️‍🔥 your 👀's will be in for an exotic view🌄 I'm the type of person to not know when to turn back.. this trail taught me that once you've made it to the very top and the next trail transitions downward, it's pretty much time to head back (1 hour and 30min walk uphill and about the...

4.80 (32 reviews) (~44.25 km from centre)

Lone Pine Canyon

Scenic spot

4.80 (17 reviews) (~67.56 km from centre)

Van Nuys Airport Observation Area

Scenic spot

👍👍 Such a great place to spend time with your kids. Safe area with unobstructed view of landing and taking off planes and helicopters

4.70 (138 reviews) (~28.82 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Scenic spots in Los Angeles, United States