The Best Hiking in Santa Monica
Looking for the best hiking in Santa Monica? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Santa Monica. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Santa Monica
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Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Pier, Boardwalk, and Beach Trail
4.03.33 mi / 20 ft gainSanta Monica Pier, Boardwalk, and Beach Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Monica, California.Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Venice Beach
1.6 mi / 46 ft gainVenice Beach is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Venice, California.Read more -
1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, California
Will Rogers Trail
4.02 mi / 328 ft gainWill Rogers Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Pacific Palisades, California.Read more -
1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, California
Inspiration Loop Trail
4.01 mi / 948 ft gainInspiration Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Angeles, California.Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Hike the Rustic Canyon Loop Trail
4.8 mi / 1079 ft gainThe Rustic Canyon Loop Trail features a waterfall, and the trail is open year round. Recent washouts have made the trail hard to follow in spots - if you hike the trail counter clockwise, you'll see red paint that has been used to help people stay on trail. You will cross back and forth across th...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Rivas Canyon Trail
4.6 mi / 954 ft gainRincon Beach is an out and back trail that takes you past scenic views located near Los Angeles, CaliforniaRead more -
Los Angeles, California
Inspiration Point Loop Trail
2.36 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 -
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 -
Los Angeles, California
Backbone Trail from Will Rogers to Stunt Road
16.53 mi / 4137 ft gainBackbone Trail from Will Rogers to Stunt Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Pacific Palisades, California.Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Murphy Ranch Trail
3.46 mi / 719 ft gainMurphy Ranch Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Pacific Palisades, California.Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Sullivan Fire Road to Backbone Trail Loop
16.06 mi / 3091 ft gainSullivan Fire Road to Backbone Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Los Angeles, California.Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Hike to Murphy's Ranch
4.84 mi / 500 ft gainThis four mile out-and-back hike begins in 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 -
Los Angeles, California
Hike the Temescal Canyon Loop
3.93.4 mi / 1100 ft gainThere are a couple of different ways that you can hike in Temescal Canyon. Options for Hiking Temescal Canyon: The basic loop – 2.6 milesThe loop beginning from Temescal Canyon Trail at Sunset Boulevard – 3.4 milesThe loop with the Bienveneda Trail extension – 3.25 milesThe loop beginning from Te...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Temescal Canyon Trail
2.95 mi / 778 ft gainTemescal Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pacific Palisades, California.Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Skull Rock Loop
3.96 mi / 1043 ft gainSkull Rock Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pacific Palisades, California.Read more -
Marina del Rey, California
Ballona Lagoon
1.8 mi / 95 ft gainSuch a relaxing and beautiful stroll in the Marina Del Rey/Venice area! Park in Marina Del Rey #13 lot (4601 Vía Marina, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292). Don't forget to pay the meter! The rate as of 2021 is $0.50/15mins, or $6 for 24hrs on weekdays, and $8 for 24hrs on weekends. Once parked, walk ...Read more