This park is frequented by people who enjoy the beautiful outdoors. I saw so many people either jogging through the park or doing a group exercise class on the geen spaces. The paved paths are mostly smooth except where the earth is settling or where the brown squirrels have dug out the ground near the railings that overlook to the beach. There are plenty of food vendors to buy a lunch and enjoy a picnic. There is paid parking lots and bicycle parking as well. There are bathrooms that a secured by an attendant at the entrance. I loved the people watching and the views of the beach area. It was very relaxing. read more

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I have walked through this park many whenever I am visiting the Santa Monica Pier. Mostly because I park on the PCH and have to walk through this park to get to the pier. Palisades Park is a long linear park that stretches over twenty-six acres along Ocean Avenue. I love the view of the beach from here. There are picnic areas, benches, restrooms and monuments throughout the park. It is a nice park to take a stroll and enjoy the cool breeze from the ocean. Some things to check out while in the park are the Santa Monica Camera Obscura and some civil war canons near the iconic Santa Monica Pier entrance sign. read more

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A very scenic park, that stretches north from the Santa Monica Pier, and is very long. This park has fantastic views all around, the ocean, the freeway, and it's a great place to take a long stroll or even a run!! A very popular park, given its proximity to everything in this area, there were lots of people all along this park. It's also maintained very well. You do have some homeless people here, but very few. But the views here are what stood out the most to me!! read more

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Magnificent view of the ocean! Rose garden is perfect when roses are in flume plus there's a picnic area all this north of California Street toward Montana read more

Beautiful place but if you're female stay alert. There are very sketchy men down here who will follow you and harass you. Happened to me twice. There's aggressive homeless and people eating out of trash cans. If you come here make sure you are with someone or have a dog. Stay alert. read more

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Iconic Palisades Park along the bluffs reliably delivers. It's one of the shining aspects of Santa Monica. Sadly you have to maintain your wits about you due to the homeless. Santa Monica has been on a tough trajectory. Human element aside this is a spectacular vista of the Pacific. Truly a favorite. The rose gardens, the sporadic art installations, Saint Monica's statue and gazebos are special and quaint giving you moments to reflect on the majestic pacific. It's iconic, and unlike any other city I've explored. If in Santa Monica, a walk on the bluffs is a must. It's a sacred spot with beautiful views of the Santa Monica mountains stretching out to Malibu and South to Palos Verdes. On the clearest of days, you can even see Catalina. read more

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I've been coming to Palisades Park pretty much my whole life and this is a great place. Today they have a birthday party for a four year-old dog by the name of Lulu. There's so many people and they're having a great time with their doggies. I'm a dog lover, so I like it. read more

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Literally my happy place. Perfect spot for a beach picnic, watch the sunset, enjoy live music on Sundays, and take your dog a a leisurely walk. read more

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I have Bootcamp in this park 3xs a week. It is a beautiful location with lots of ocean breezes, puppy watching and palm trees. read more

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Palisades Park is adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier. It's a nice park with lots of grass area and bench seating. You may picnic, take a nap, or chill and overlook the Pacific ocean on a sunny day. Please be warned that there will be vendors who will try to sell you miscellaneous items. If you don't want to be bothered with the vendors, I would recommend not walking towards their way. Just walk around them. It's quite a long park. My eldest daughter and I got a chance to stroll through it. There's a beautiful rose garden within the park. The grounds are well kept and maintained. It is located along a very busy street so do be careful as there may be alot of traffic. Nevertheless, it's a great place to sit and enjoy the view and possibly watch the sunset if you stay long enough. read more

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Great place to do a picnic, hang out, and people watch. Lot of people walk their dogs. The park itself is pretty long but the north part has more of a grassy area. There are park benches, art structures, and beautiful views of the Santa Monica beach. It can also be crowded at times over the weekend so don't expect too much privacy. Parking can be very challenging. The north end has neighborhood parking and meters but watch out for restrictions like street cleaning and no parking in the evenings in certain areas. read more

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Amazingly beautiful and eclectic. Fun walk and beautiful sunsets ! Easy walk through the park, walk to the pier, or walk to third Street promenade. read more

This is a beautiful park over looking the beach and ocean. It has a great walking path and is dog friendly. The views are amazing and also you can access many shops from this part of Santa Monica. The bathrooms are plenty and super clean. read more

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Cool little park area on top of the cliffs by the beach! Great view, nice path, and very clean surroundings. There are restrooms available with sinks. read more

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Came here to meet up for the monthly Camber App walk. The park itself has a memorial rose garden which was our meeting spot for the walk. Park is just past the pier, but on a cliff and has a really nice view of the beach. It's a narrow strip of land but wide enough for nice stroll, sit and take in the views or to do some yoga outside and under the towering palm trees. Parking is on the street or at the park itself and it's metered parking topping out at 2 hours for about $5.75. We went down one of the staircases and crossed over the bridge to the beach and walked down to the pier and back. It's a nice park to have a picnic with friends or lay around and do nothing. read more

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You still get an occasional homeless person roaming through, but not as bad as 2021-2023. The further north you get away from the pier, the less Riff Raff you will find. The Park is nice. The grass is cut low. If you go closer to the North end, you'll find some tables to do a picnic at. Otherwise it's just patches of grass here and there. Bring your own toilet paper and a$$ gaskets if you absolutely must use the bathroom. Bathrooms are Unisex, gender neutral, single stalls with individual locking doors. Parking is metered 9am - 6pm daily, with a 5 hour limit. Otherwise it's "free" between 6:01pm - 8:59am. There is NO Parking on Tuesday between 7am-9am, probably for street sweeping/cleaning. read more

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Nice park for a walk along the bluffs. Lots of delicious vistas on a clear day. If the tide is right you can see the remnants of the old breakwater. The grounds are well kept and clean. Highly recommended. You can even walk a short distance to the beach and pier. read more

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In Santa Monica? Isn't it required to take a walk through Palisades Park? Beautiful views of the water, lots of options for crossing over to the beach, and great people watching! It's a must in Santa Monica. read more

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This park feels quintessential Southern California. It's pretty long at over a mile and a half and is nice to walk along admiring the views of the ocean. Fun fact is they shot a scene of Xanadu here. My favorite part of the park is the rose garden which lies at Ocean and Palisades Avenue. Roses in all shades are represented and there are a few benches around to sit and enjoy. It's great for sunset views over the Pacific. read more

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Ample metered parking but beware, I got a ticket here. I was very careful to note the time yet still came back to a ticket. Currently waiting for my credit card company to send proof of time and hopefully get it dismissed. So make sure to take a photo of your meter! It's a lovely park with beautiful views (overlooking the beach) as well as statues. It has ample benches and bathrooms. Great place to walk, run, write, read, relax, and watch the sunset. read more

It's a great place to take a walk as long as you can ignore all the homeless and their trash.

Palisades Park in Santa Monica is above on the hill overlooking Pacific Coast Highway and Santa Monica Beach. The area close to the pier is always crowded with tourists, locals and some homeless. Further towards Montana Ave is not so crowded and a good area to walk along the dirt or grassy path. My fur baby Fendi loves the walk here, she gets to socialize with other dogs along the path. Love the green and ocean breeze and views of everything. Highly recommend and mostly definitely returning more frequently. read more

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This park was like a breath of fresh air everyone following procedures and protocols here. Park is picked up meaning no trash laying around The restrooms were available and were spotless. Durning my walk they had services the restrooms twice. There are plenty benches and several other spits to sit and enjoy being 6 feet apart. The views are killer here. I came at a good time plenty parking was available once I was done with my walk the park began to get busy. read more

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Awesome place to take a stroll or go for a run with spectacular views and scenery. FYI-The city of Santa Monica has place a number of plaques and tributes honoring fellow Santa Monican's who have contributed to the richness and beauty of Santa Monica. Palisades Park starts next to Santa Monica Pier, along Ocean Ave. Palisades Park offers great views of pier and the beach and a big perk and must is the California Incline, which everybody should walk and or run to get to the beach. read more

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This park is really nice. The ocean view is just amazing and they have this serene feel to it with all the flowers, it's a nice park to visit with the family; however, it is a tourist spot and it keeps busy daily. I've visited so many times now and it's a nice clean area to take a nice long walk or just to get some fresh air. This is definitely a nice place to visit if you're an outdoor type of person. During the day you have tons of food trucks lined up on the side of the road and tons of random entertainment/side shows. The down side is, so many homeless people roaming around. It's really sad seeing that. Not a whole lot of parking and you may have to walk a little bit, but nice place to hangout at on a nice day. read more

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Close to where the Pacific Coast Highway starts, this park area serves a quaint neighborhood of historic homes, modern apartments, highrises and yes, assisted living facilities. How lucky are those folks that live across the street? A beautiful hike-bike trail runs along the ridge and a view off the cliff into the pacific ocean is priceless. This is a special place and worth seeking out if you are close. Its a great jumping-off point to continue down the PCH to Malibu and beyond. read more

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I think of Palisades Park as Brentwood's Santa Monica. From Brentwood, just shoot all the way down San Vicente towards the ocean, and you'll land at Palisades Park. A little slice of SoCal livin', where you'll find joggers, bikers, happy dogs, and a gorgeous view of our Pacific Ocean. Ahhhh. Come here to center yourself, and soak in the beauty. I love our palm tree lined trails, the green grass, rose gardens, gazebos, people who exude healthy living, the gait of a happy dog, beautiful sunsets, ocean air. What's not to love? This is California livin'. =) read more

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No better place to come find easy parking, take a short walk and watch the sunset. Street cleaning is once a week on the side streets. I take one of the best by electrical scoters, usually located at the corner of the main streets like 4th and Montana. If you going there at night watch out walking on the grass... you might step in something ... aka stick to the trails and avoid the dark corners. read more

Cool park, near the business type area. Can see the Santa Monica Pier from here. A handful of palm trees to give you the So Cal vibes.

This is a very known LA spot to come out and see but when you arrive, its pretty much one-note. Yes its visually eye-popping and it's in many Hollywood movies. It's the homeless, street beggars, and vendors trying to sale you junk, is what taints the look and image of this tourist attraction. read more

Great place to avoid the sandy beaches without losing the view! Yes there are lots of homeless people, but for he most part they keep to themselves. It's the perfect place to take a stroll and look out to the ocean. It's so convenient to walk across the street and end up on the Promenade for some shopping and dining. It's also a great place to have a picnic or to workout. read more

A beautiful narrow, but long park that overlooks the ocean. Great views and a picturesque walkway that offers countless photo opportunities. I love this park and it's next to the famous Santa Monica Pier. The only downside is the homeless there, but I never had a problem with them. George Vreeland Hill read more

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This is a public space.. don't be a lil bitch and whine about homeless People.. they have no where to live and if you look at CL prices you will grasp why. Also lotta drugs have been sold in that park for decades. Fun Fact read more

Excellent park on the California coast. I really enjoy spending time here. If you want to exercise, the park is long and easy to walk or jog + there are many stairs nearby going down the hill. To get to the popular "Santa Monica Stairs" walk or jog to the north end of the park (check out the totem pole & the great view). Take Ocean Ave. inland and almost immediately merge onto Adelaide Dr. The stairs will be on your left. http://www.yelp.com/biz/santa-monica-stairs-santa-monica The park is lined with benches and there so many great spots to stop and enjoy the views. I enjoy the scenery at the South end, near the Santa Monica Pier. The views of the pier are beautiful especially at night when the ferris wheel is lit. I enjoy the views of the beach houses just north of the pier and if you look closely you can see a real Barbie Malibu Mansion: http://www.lovelyish.com/2012/10/05/a-real-barbie-dream-house-and-other-cutecrazy-living-spaces/ Avoid the public restrooms near the Pier (at the Camera Obscura http://www.yelp.com/biz/camera-obscura-santa-monica). Most of the nearby restrooms are single stalls with sinks outside, these near the Pier & Camera have a public area & sinks + private stalls inside. Crazy homeless people frequent these and I have gotten odd death threats. Santa Monica PD just laughs and says, "yea, there are crazy people over there, don't go there." There is so much to do around here: 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica Place Mall, The Pier, the beach and lots of restaurants on Ocean Ave. read more

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Stress out. No worries come here and walk around. Just need to rent a bike and bike along the park. This park layout reminds me of home in Vancouver BC - Coal Harbour Seawall. Its very very very spectacular here. Nice view of the beach. Its relaxing. I walked along the park and I enjoyed it a lot. There are a few lookout points. Only issue is parking is not free here. well I found meter parking and its $2 per hour. read more

Picture perfect Santa Monica! You can see the pier to the south and Malibu to the north. The beach and the coastal line along PCH take my breath away no matter how many times I come here. If you want quiet time, having a picnic or walking a dog, try north of the California incline (more or less). If you go south toward the pier, there are many tourists and street performers. It's fun and full of energy, but not quiet. It's true there are quite few homeless people as some reviewers pointed out, but the park is well maintained. There are public bathrooms and benches, too. Parking is easy. There are many metered parking along Ocean Ave (coins and credit cards only). I highly recommend Palisades Park to anyone. It's a must when you visit Santa Monica. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping! read more

Palisades Park is a 5-acre park linear park overlooking the Pacific and its a wonderful place for walkers, bikers and people watchers, and to exercise workout. Park is located between Colorado Avenue and Adelaide Drive above Highway 1. It is organized and well kept. I like to run/walk/exercise on the park every morning. Weekend mornings are the best. Street metered parking available. Overall, I highly recommend you visit this park in Santa Monica because it has the best view. read more

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I love coming for walks here. Starting at san Vicente and going to the pier it is a beautiful flat area to take a stroll or a jog. You can see people enjoying picnics, taking pictures of the ocean in the background, or exercising. As you go through the park there are benches to sit on to take in the view. Artwork to appreciate and a beautiful rose garden. If you haven't been I highly recommend checking it out. Bonus: you can bring your dog along for the walk! read more

My favorite park in my neighborhood to walk my dog or workout. I come here during all times of the day. I love the rose garden, stairs to Santa Monica beach and view of the ocean. Parking on the street is free after 6pm. Dog heaven!!! My dog and I are here everyday when I'm home. read more

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Beautiful urban park over looking the gorgeous Santa Monica Beach. Stroll, sit, eat lunch, run, do yoga, chill out, play ball with your kids, sing along with the impromptu bands that play here, watch the sunset, run into a neighbor, read a book, admire the view. It's a great place to be happy and connect! read more

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