Top rated Scenic spots in South Gate, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Scenic spots in South Gate

Experience the best that South Gate has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 37 places from Scenic spot category.

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Eagle Rock

Scenic spot

👍👍 I started at the parking next to GreenLeaf Canyon, then headed up to Eagle Rock. It took my 4 hours in total to go back and fourth but it was all worth it. The drive going to Topanga State Park left me speech as it was driving around the mountain as you got higher you got to see the whole city aroun...

4.90 (189 reviews) (~38.52 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) (~25.33 km from centre)

Inspiration Point

Scenic spot

Small observation point, popular at sunset, offering benches & a panoramic ocean view.

4.80 (3.3K reviews) (~49.77 km from centre)

Wisdom Tree

Scenic spot

A steep, short hike leads to this unique, lone-standing tree & sweeping views of Los Angeles.

4.80 (979 reviews) (~24.3 km from centre)

Point Vicente Lighthouse

Scenic spot

Navigation facility with monthly open days for WWII history & ghost stories at the onsite museum.

4.80 (734 reviews) (~29.87 km from centre)

Millard Falls

Park

👍👍 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...

4.80 (438 reviews) (~30.78 km from centre)

Falcon 9 First Stage B1019

Scenic spot

👍👍 A good look at the Falcon reveals the awesome engineering that went into it. The landing struts are totally impressive. You must see Falcon up close. EZ access. Also check Mr. Musk's Hyperloop on same street. My friend Dwight in the picture said, "SpaceX is like Disney's Tomorrow Land only it's for...

4.80 (435 reviews) (~11.98 km from centre)

Roessler Point

Public beach

👍👍 Small hidden spot not many people know about, there's a small gazebo which serves as a great outlook overlooking the southbay all the way to Malibu. Great place to whale watch too.

4.80 (358 reviews) (~24.11 km from centre)

San Vicente Mountain Park

Park

Scenic former missile launch site with a radar tower plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails.

4.80 (290 reviews) (~35.23 km from centre)

Charles & Lotte Melhorn Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 Nice place to watch the sunset and see the views of The Valley.

4.80 (150 reviews) (~29.73 km from centre)

Topanga Lookout

Scenic spot

4.80 (49 reviews) (~43.25 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) (~49.13 km from centre)

Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Park

Trails lead to picnic areas, grassy fields, a pond/waterfall, city view overlooks & a playground.

4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~13.84 km from centre)

The Last House on Mulholland, Presented by L.A. Explained

Scenic spot

👍👍 Go during weekdays when parking is allowed on ledgewood dr. There are signs at the bottom of the hill that say the road is closed but you can drive almost all the way up to the viewpoint for the sign. Once at the top of ledgewood park where the signage says parking is allowed and don't take your car...

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~23.31 km from centre)

Universal City Overlook

Scenic spot

Landmark scenic overlook built in 1984, offering unobstructed views of Los Angeles & the mountains.

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~25.31 km from centre)

Top of Topanga Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 A nice place to watch the Sunset overlooking Topanga and Woodland Hills. Perfect for people who simply want to get some fresh air and be away from the city. A lot of people here before dark so finding a parking spot is a little difficult. Pets are welcome but please be responsible to pickup after yo...

4.70 (993 reviews) (~42.67 km from centre)

Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park

Park

This sizable tract of urban wildland features a large network of trails & dramatic views.

4.70 (896 reviews) (~38.42 km from centre)

Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Park

This park provides hiking paths through wooded areas & coastal sage scrub & expansive valley views.

4.70 (774 reviews) (~27.33 km from centre)

Marina del Rey Inlet Park

Park

👍👍 I've been coming here since I was a kid and we would grab burgers to eat in the car while watching the boats go by. Great place to walk or just unwind.

4.70 (570 reviews) (~23.38 km from centre)

Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook at Fryman Canyon

Scenic spot

Parkway viewpoint with valley vistas, canyon trail access, an information board & parking lot.

4.70 (557 reviews) (~25.87 km from centre)

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Top rated Scenic spots in South Gate, United States