The Best Hiking in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier, Boardwalk, and Beach Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Monica, California.

Venice Beach is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Venice, California.

Will Rogers Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Pacific Palisades, California.

Inspiration Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Los Angeles, California.

The 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...

Rincon Beach is an out and back trail that takes you past scenic views located near Los Angeles, California

The Inspiration Point 2.1 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...

You'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...

Backbone Trail from Will Rogers to Stunt Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Pacific Palisades, California.

Murphy Ranch Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Pacific Palisades, California.

Sullivan Fire Road to Backbone Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Los Angeles, California.

This 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)...

There 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...

Temescal Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pacific Palisades, California.

Skull Rock Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pacific Palisades, California.

Such 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 ...