If you're driving up for the sole purpose of seeing the tower, it's not worth the drive. You'll be…read moredone with it in about 10-min. However, if you're going to make a day of it, maybe a nice hike where this is your summit, then the views are good, although not the best I've seen from a Lookout. I'd bring a truck if you have one. The rough paved road is passable by most vehicles, but when it gets to the rough dirt/rock road you don't want to be sitting low or you'll have to drive very slow to save your car and your butt. I wish they hadn't built the new stuff right next to the tower as it kinda diminishes its existence and looks more like a crack house as opposed to a worn out and abused former lookout.

This historic Forest Service lookout tower is located on top of Frazier Mountain (elevation 8,013…read morefeet). The mountain is named after Willian T. Frazier who was a miner in the 1850s. The site has been a lookout ever since 1905. The original building burned down in 1952 and was quickly replaced the same year by the current structure. The lookout was decommissioned in the 90s. The structure is abandoned and in pretty bad shape. I would use extreme caution if you decide to explore it. There's not much left to see. The lookout is surrounded by a number of tall communication towers. When you're done checking out the building you can hike the pine-covered mountain and take in the panoramic views. To get to the site take Interstate-5 and exit at Frazier Park Mountain Road. Drive west on Frazier Park Road about 5 miles through town. Turn left on Lockwood Valley Road. After another mile turn left at Frazier Mountain Road. From the Chucupate Ranger station drive 7 miles up a steep dirt road. You will encounter a number of signs that will point you in the right direction.

How have I never been here before…read more... Sunday with no plans on the book. Let's take a drive to Frazier Park and go hiking. Same with that, never been to this little town as well. It's literally off the 5 freeway a couple miles in and you at the town. It was about half hour or 45 minutes drive up the mountain from the freeway till where the mountain start. There's different sections that you could go to if you wanted to hike or camp. We didn't really know where and what trails there was. Just ended up at of the campsite parking lot and went from there. There's loads of trails to choose from. Theres sign at the base that'll tell you the levels of hike and the distance. Also, the path was pretty wide on the one we were at which was nice. Right when you get out of the car, you could already smell the difference in air quality. Mountain air, being in nature with all the beautiful trees and noise of the birds. This place was beautiful. The path was nice to walk, slightly uphill and not hard. We passed loads of people but it still felt very quiet as you're in the woods. There's still loads of wildflowers growing. Temperature wise, it was perfect as your at a higher elevation and there was also nice breeze. Just walking and seeing all the beautiful trees, some covered in moss. The chipmunks running past you along the paths, it's a completely different experience from the hustle and bustle of the city. The views were amazing. When you get to the lookout point where the tower is, there was two tins/cans along the rocks that you could leave a message. Notebook and pen was provided for signing. This particular trail wasn't hard even though it said it was but very manageable. About 2 miles each way. But the views along and at the top of the lookout was spectacular. It's amazing that an hour or so from the city, there's so many hidden gems. Nature is beautiful if you haven't noticed. And another place for hiking on our lists.

Overlooked forest since Angeles Forest is nearby. We love Los Padres National Forest. The little…read moretown of Frazier Park is the last town before going up to Los Padres. We love the quietness and solitude you find here. The trees and winds make this beautiful sound. I honestly think this place is sacred. We have camped at McGill Campground and have hiked up to Mt. Pinos. Only about an hour drive from Los Angeles/Santa Clarita. The forest does get snow fall and I think we just had the first big dump of snowfall last night.

Just off the 5 freeway. Only $6 to park all day, $5 for seniors and $3 for disabled…read more Came on a holiday evening. There was plenty of parking. The park was very empty, only a handful of visitors. The restroom was descent. It wasn't clean, but the toilets flushed and there soap in both stalls. Beautiful place to roam around and take pictures.

The good: only six bucks to park, beautiful old oaks, flush toilets, and convenient to freeway…read moreaccess The bad: so much road noise I could not think, and most sites are simply fenced grass The ugly: there is none.

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

My husband surprised me for my 48th bday! So much fun. We had never used ATVs before but our guide…read moreKevin made us feel so comfortable so quickly! We were rollin'!!! Man it was great! I loved the steep inclines and then trusting you won't fall back lol. Kevin took amazing pics of us and we got them really fast. Ask for Kevin! Thanks for a wonderful adventure! We will be back!

Booked an ATV adventure for my boyfriends birthday. We originally booked Santa Monica but due last…read moremon to construction in the area , we then got relocated to the Angeles Forest area . Then the brush fire happened and got relocated to Hungry Valley. Understandable . Both times that they relocated us , Kelly was very accommodating and communicative through text. She made sure that we keep the same day , same time slot no matter what or offer a full refund. When we got to the location in the day of , Silvia and girl (I forgot her name ) who checked us in were very helpful and nice and wanted to make sure we were prepared . During these COVID times , they took our temperature , made sure we sanitized our hands , and put a sanitary head and mouth covering on before putting the sanitized helmet on . We got there an hour early because we had to commute from an hour away and wanted to be on time . They let us ride early as soon as we got there and Sylvia was a fantastic guide . She took amazing pictures of us and made sure we were okay throughout the ride The trail was beautiful and the scenery was captivating . My boyfriend and I are already looking to book the lake arrowhead location next month . 10/10 would recommend We also received our pics the same day

Always closed on weekends, holidays, when needed. During the week you would be hard pressed to get…read moreanyone to answer the phone. What are they there for, not us? Of course you need an adventure pass to go on the forest service property that we already pay for, snow bunnies get to go for free. Sad, worthless place.

Hehehehe say it 5 times fast. (P.S it's not your penis) you get it? Just say it really really fast…read moreyou'll get it. Like if you say it slow you'll probably just say what it is which is Mt pinos. But again if you say it really fast you might get a chuckle out of it. It's kind of like Icup. Remember that trend? I do. Swell times. The innocence of youth. Oh to be a child! By the way do you know Joe? Joe mama!! HAHA! Sorry, unrelated but had to throw it in there. What a classic from the youths of today! Will go down in history. Mt pinos, mt pinos, mt pinos, mt pinos

Booked a whale watching trip for the family on a weekday. The boat was half empty, it was not…read morecrowded at all. They had food and drinks on board to purchase. We tried the breakfast burrito and it was okay, not anything great. That's not surprising. The boat was decent, not rundown or dirty. Just getting a little older. Bathrooms were available on board. Service was good. We saw some finback whales, a sun fish and a lot of dolphins. It was pretty overcast and gray when we started. But the sun came out eventually.

Must say best deep sea fishing company by far that we have gone through. We were able to book last…read moreminute Mother's Day weekend. we went out on the Gentleman. Very professional and knowledgeable staff. They were all super friendly, funny & helpful. We all had so much fun. I my self did not fish I just enjoyed some Bloody Marys while the boys were fishing, which I must say were amazing lol. The guys had a great time on the boat hanging out, meeting new people & fishing. The Captain took us to Plenty of locations and they caught plenty of fish. All in All was a great day to fish. Next time we want to try the the twilight trip. This is the place to book your next deep sea trip for sure. Very family friendly and they make sure you have a great experience.

My puppy LOVES it here! She comes in regularly and it is so nice to know that she is somewhere safe…read moreand having fun. The staff here truly cares about her and I know she is adored. The groomer is also amazing! I have a small puppy who can be nervous and the groomer has really taken lots of care and effort to get my puppy comfortable! Not to mention the haircuts have looked amazing! The staff is always so helpful and friendly. They always send me updates and pictures when I ask! The price is also fair and the hours are amazing.

I went back and forth about writing this because I really liked West LA Dogs for a long time. To be…read morefair, I even waited months and tried another daycare before posting this, and since leaving in September 2025, my dog has been going to Wags Club regularly with zero behavioral issues. Before that, my dog was a regular here for about a year and a half, daycare twice a week and boarding 4-6 times a year. Toward the end, we started getting messages about her being "too excited," nipping, or snapping. What was confusing is that these incidents were very spaced out, especially given how often she was there, and didn't seem consistent or escalating. We were then told they may need to "reconsider her social status," meaning she'd be removed from group play and placed in separated daycare for an extra fee. Based on how sporadic the feedback had been, it felt like a sudden shift and left me feeling like she was being singled out toward the end. I did ask if someone from management could reach out to talk it through, but never received a follow up, which was disappointing. It's also disappointing because we had many positive experiences, but based on the contrast, I do think environment or handling may play a role. I'd recommend asking detailed questions if any concerns come up.

Capt JT was a fantastic guide. I came from MN to take my son and 2 grandsons on their first pacific…read morecharter fish. The youngest is 4 and Capt JT was so awesome with both boys. We saw a lot of fish we have never seen before and had a very memorable day. Thank you Capt JT for helping us make amazing memories together.

There's not enough that can be said about fishing with Capt. JT!…read more1st, just out of the harbor you'll know you're safe and on the way to an incredible experience. Then, relax while your knowledgeable captain cruises you along out to the islands. Your choice or his for what you're targeting, but you'll enjoy the day either way. This was our 3rd trip with Capt. JT and there will be many more.