La Habra Heights, California
La Habra Heights in California is a top location for outdoor adventures with scenic hiking trails being a must-visit. The Powder Canyon Loop Trail is a moderately challenging 4.4-mile trail that offers a panoramic view of the Puente Hills. Along the trail, you'll come across a variety of wildlife, including deer and coyotes. Another popular trail is the Skyline Drive Trail, a 3-mile loop that features a river and is suitable for all skill levels. For a more relaxed outdoor activity, visit the nearby Hacienda Hills, a great spot for bird watching. These trails and outdoor activities make La Habra Heights the best place for those who enjoy the outdoors.
Top Spots in and near La Habra Heights
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Laguna Beach, California
Exploring Pearl Street Beach's Arch Rock
4.0Pearl Street Beach is a great spot to just chill and watch (and photograph) the sunset with friends and family. Parking for the beach can be found on S. Coast Hwy (the 1) and is meter parking. There is also free, but limited parking available along the smaller streets closer to Pearl Street Beach...Read more -
Corona, California
Santiago Peak via Holy Jim (Temporary Closure)
5.016.25 mi / 4423 ft gainThis trail may still be closed due to trail maintenance. Please contact Trabuco Ranger at 951-736-1811 before heading out. This a long day hike of 16 miles roundtrip, so it's best to get an early start (before sunrise). Get amazing views of Mt. San Antonio, San Jacinto, and San Gorgonio, and Ca...Read more -
Corona, California
Holy Jim Falls
3.53.06 mi / 633 ft gainTo start, directions on how to get to the trail there are two different ways, the most common , which I will explain, being through Rancho Santa Margarita you will head east on Santa Margarita Parkway, turn left at the dead end (into a parking lot for a shopping center) on Plano Trabuco Road, thi...Read more -
Pearblossom, California
Devil's Punchbowl and Devil's Chair
4.57.37 mi / 1870 ft gainWhat a hidden gem! A martian landscape full of faultline desert rock formations and joshua trees against a mountainous backdrop of the San Gabriels. Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area features a 1 mile well-marked, well-maintained single track loop trail inside the Punchbowl (great for kids) and a 7 ...Read more -
Riverside, California
Hike Mt. Rubidoux
4.32.7 mi / 500 ft gainFeaturing over 161 acres and over 3.5 miles of combined paved and dirt trails, Mount Rubidoux Park in Riverside, CA is a beautiful natural environment and adventure location. Although some say this is just a "hill", this Inland Empire gem offers a quick escape from the pace of city life. Just m...Read more -
Lytle Creek, California
Bonita Falls Trail
1.53 mi / 486 ft gainBonita Falls is a great Little hike to a 100 foot waterfall not far out of the city. It's a 1.8 mile out-and-back hike that takes just under and hour to complete. The trail is very family, kid, and dog-friendly, but your pup must be on a leash. The hike to the waterfall begins along the creek u...Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Explore Laguna Beach's Pirate Tower
4.4To find this little hidden treasure, put Victoria Beach into your phone as your destination and park for free on S Coast Highway anywhere between Sunset Terrace, McAulay Place, or Victoria Drive. Make your way down any of these streets toward the beach and you will see stairs going down at the en...Read more -
Wrightwood, California
Snow Hike Lightning Ridge
5.1 mi / 900 ft gainWhen you hear the report about snow in the San Gabriels, it's time to plan this hike!Only a short 90 minute drive is all that separates nearly a third of California's population from high-altitude snowy adventures. This isn't about Yosemite, but Southern California's very own San Gabriel Mountain...Read more -
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Wooden Stairs
4.00.09 mi / 79 ft gainThe wooden Santa Monica Stairs are a great way to get in some intense leg burning cardio. There are around 120 steps that are steeper then the Santa Monica Concrete Stairs, which can provide a deep burn on the intended muscles! This place has been a hot spot in the Santa Monica fitness scene for...Read more -
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Concrete Stairs
3.00.08 mi / 23 ft gainThe concrete Santa Monica Stairs are a great way to get in some intense leg burning cardio. There are around 170 steps that are wider and easier than the Santa Monica wooden staircase. This place has been a hot spot in the Santa Monica fitness scene for some time so it is also a good place for m...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Murphy's Ranch
4.83.21 mi / 679 ft gainThis three-mile out-and-back hike begins at the beginning of a very nice neighborhood in Santa Monica. You will be trekking on a dirt road for about 1.5 miles until you reach some stairs that will be visible on your left-hand side. You will need to descend down those (what seem to be never-ending...Read more -
1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, California
Backbone Trail via Will Rogers State Park
5.03.02 mi / 656 ft gainYou'll make your way up Will Rogers State Park Road, located just minutes from Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood, Malibu, Palisades, and much of west Los Angeles. Once on the road, head all the way to the top and you'll dead end into the parking lot. Always worth supporting State Parks with the p...Read more -
Santa Monica, California
Beach Volleyball at Will Rogers State Beach
5.0At PCH and West Channel there is a tunnel that goes underneath the highway leading you directly onto the beach. In the tunnel take a left up the stairs onto the bike path. Head south 250 feet and you will hit the first set of courts but be aware you will need lines for these courts! If you want c...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Inspiration Point Loop Trail
4.02.36 mi / 486 ft gainThe Inspiration Point 2.3 mile loop hike in Will Rogers State Park is a family-friendly hike or after-work run near Los Angeles, California. It’s a great dirt trail for all skill levels and features scenic views and beautifully budding wildflowers. You’ll get to escape the city and take in the br...Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Bodysurf at Aliso Beach
5.0This wave is super fun to bodysurf and shoot photos of when there is a swell. It is a shorebreak so be careful of shallow water and little rocks. It usually isn't too crowded especially on weekdays. Bring your fins and a smile and you have a good time.Read more -
Llano, California
Table Mountain Campground
Table Mountain Campground is a hilly campground that offers ADA-accessible sites, pit toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, BB! grill, water, and parking spaces for a two-car limit. Rules are strictly enforced, which is great, so we can enjoy nature and not someone’s party/music. Book your campgro...Read more
