Temescal Canyon has a wonderful loop that is very hilly and satisfying. You have a combination of…read moretree areas that feel like you're out of the LA area, a waterfall and creek, up to many amazing vista points of the coastline and the back down. The park it is also a great place to just hang out on grassy areas amongst trees to find peace. There is ample parking on the street and in the park itself. You also have access to pretty good bathrooms for a park.

Star rating is around 4.0 to 4.25 Parking lot is ample but…read morepricey - 12$. Automated kiosks are available. One lot in front one in the middle and extra parking in rear. As of aug 1 2026, the lower trail temescal is closed must use upper trail temescal Canyon ridge. Unfortunately, the lower is close and fenced off, but did see people try to use the rear side to sneak.in..please people respect the park..its closed because humans have wrecked the area and needs time to repair itself The challenge level for hikes or walks or runs is medium to high. Some areas are difficult, loose rock and gravel plus steep up and down hills. The views are spectacular, the trails are challenging... no ebikes... missing items would be non working water fountains and the closure of the main trail, for the waterfall area. Plus, open spaces for picnics are available- foropen sports - a small creek - and various options in trails. As all trails will meet up at the recreation area - links up to the rojas canyon trail - the temescal ridge - skull rock ridge - viewpoint ridge

It's closed due to the massive fire but I can't sit idly by while this spectacular place gets…read more1-star reviews for stop sign enforcement. The woodsy section is nice but there's a more open part with stunning mountain and ocean views. And you can get here by bus!!! While Temescal recovers please support your local hiking trail.

Update 08-01-2026 .. not closed... one trail is closed the bottom access trail, but the upper trail…read moreis open. So the statement on the website is wrong star rating is around 4.0 to 4.25 Parking lot is ample but pricey - 12$. Automated kiosks are available. One lot in front one in the middle and extra parking in rear. As of aug 1 2026, the lower trail temescal is closed must use upper trail temescal Canyon ridge. Unfortunately, the lower is close and fenced off, but did see people try to use the rear side to sneak.in..please people respect the park..its closed because humans have wrecked the area and needs time to repair itself The challenge level for hikes or walks or runs is medium to high. Some areas are difficult, loose rock and gravel plus steep up and down hills. The views are spectacular, the trails are challenging... no ebikes... missing items would be non working water fountains and the closure of the main trail, for the waterfall area. Plus, open spaces for picnics are available- foropen sports - a small creek - and various options in trails. As all trails will meet up at the recreation area - links up to the rojas canyon trail - the temescal ridge - skull rock ridge - viewpoint ridge

This is my first time back on the trails in Palisades after the devastating fires. As you drive to…read morethis trails you will see the redevelopment of the city but construction is at it's beginning stages.. The city looks like a war zone. The sounds of redevelopment are echoed throughout the mountains as well as the views of the city reminds you of the fires. On the positive side there is new plants and flowers blooming along the trails, a sign of new beginnings. This hike is classified as difficult. The hike is all uphill as you climb the mountain over 1800feet to reach the benches with a beautiful view on a clear day. Note early mornings in the summer you'll most likely experience clouds and potentially fog. On hot summer day this may be a welcome relief as the trail is no longer shaded after the fires. The hike to the benches and back to the trailhead is approximately 7.5 miles. We started our hike as 7am and there were only a few people on the trail, but by time we returned st 9ish a lot of people were starting. At the trailhead there is street parking. There are two parking lots as well but bring occupied by workers' trailers. Enjoy your hike! Happy trails!

Love coming here with my lover and enjoying the epic views California has to offer it's a pretty…read moreintense hike your walking up a mountain that goes on for miles definitely worth it

Please be careful here our car was broken into and belongings were stolen. So sad, don't leave…read moreanything in the car when you go for a hike. And there's no ranger to even assist in the event.

Avoid this place - it's run by the most greedy public park administration I've ever encountered…read more First they charge you $12 for parking, which is quite steep if you're just going for a 1-2 hour hike. Then they have secret cameras set up to catch people who don't make complete stops at their stop signs - the ticket for this is for $100! The whole place is clearly designed as a predatory moneymaking scheme. Don't give them your business, there are far better hikes in LA.

Reminds ME on inspiration Point & Lookout Point in CDM/Corona Del Mar…read more The bluffs are a must.. if you need tranquility, serenity, or a sunset escape. Seeing is believing ! E N J O Y

My husband and I took advantage of the beautiful weather after hurricane Hillary and drove to…read morePacific Palisades to take a walk and have dinner. The views here are breathtaking. A lovely path to take a walk or run. You will also find a few benches overlooking the ocean, perfect for taking a break and unwinding. Love watching the sunset from here.

The hike = incredible Marly = amazing…read moreThe experience = unforgettable The day we went happened to be one of the cooler days but on the plus side we weren't sweaty and grasping for water lol (which she provides!). She also provides hiking poles (which I never knew could be so beneficial-for a total body workout). We bought the GroupOn for a reasonable price. We did the Photographer's Dream and she gave some useful tips on using the features on iPhone camera I never knew what they were for. I wish we could go back again but we live on the east coast :/ The hike is worth every penny, we learned a lot from her we wouldn't have known had we gone on our own.

Marly is by far one of the kindest and most uplifting people I've ever met. Not only is her…read moreknowledge on the hike amazingly insightful, she finds a way to make it a fun experience for everyone! I went on the Sunrise Trail at Temescal Gateway Park, which I highly recommend. You don't have to be a pro to do the advanced trail; you just have to be able to walk up and down slopes which really aren't that steep (at least not on this particular trail). It's an unforgettable experience for people of all ages, as long as you can walk, so bring the kids or a friend! I don't know about you, but I'm coming back for more Hikely experiences because it was just "Wow!" the whole time.

One of my favorite trails in the Santa Monica mountains and the end of the trail is considered one…read moreof the highest points within the Santa Monica mountains at about 1,920 feet. There are clean restrooms at the end of the trail. I also noticed some picnic tables near that area too. In the event you're a hiker that needs to fuel up with snacks in your backpack like me, the picnic tables at the end of the trail make a nice spot to rest in the shade before heading back. This trail is shared with bikers, runners, and walkers alike. Even though it is wide enough to accommodate everyone, it seems no one group tries to hog up rhe wide space like some other trails in the area do.

I've been at this hiking spot twice now and each time I regret not coming here more often. Let me…read moretell you, the views of this place does not disappoint at all!! Not to mention what a great workout you can get out of it, even if your just walking. The hills are no joke! Wear proper hiking shoes for sure! There is a small parking spot at the beginning of the trail but it gets full fast anytime of the day. So I just found street parking. Even though it has not been raining lately, the mountains were super green and lush! Beautiful 360 views everywhere! Not shaded so take sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat as needed! Enjoy!

We took a little walk on the wild side to Murphy Ranch. This areas has a lot of history as was…read moresuspected to be a hide out for those individuals who sympathize with Nazis. The ranch was later raided after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Afterwards became a place for artists and then the buildings were deserted and left to rot away. Give that these buildings draw people who like to party and graffiti, some of the structures have been destroyed. As you can see from the pictures there are still some structures that draw people in. Beyond these buildings there are some gorgeous views on the four mile loop. The loop consist of views of the mountains and a stream that is sometimes dry. Note the trail has a lot of steps: and they are short and narrow. The area not only draws hikers but a lot of mountain bikers. Hikers be careful on the trails as many bikers were not using bells. Lastly, there is not parking at the trailhead. You have to walk in about a half mile to trailhead. Available parking is limited as most areas say do not park.

This is more an interesting journey than an actual difficult hike, and I truly hope they never tear…read morethe structures down (but sounds like it'll eventually happen. The first time I came out here I passed Adam Sandler in his golf cart and thought "what are the odds that I'm going to a 'Hitler-linked' property and I just happened to pass one of the most famous Jews in Hollywood!" The hike is fine and a decent workout, but obviously the attraction itself is the history of the property. This 3.8 mile loop trail takes you down into the ruins of Murphy Ranch - a small parcel of land with an almost legendary history. This hike takes you from a popular fire road hike in view of the Pacific Ocean and peaks of the Santa Monica Mountains down long and winding sets of staircases to land that has been the home of Nazi sympathizers, an unusually uptight artists' colony, and the Boy Scouts. This hike can be easy to moderate, depending on the season and your level of adventure.

Stopped here on our way back from Malibu. The parking lot was for a restaurant and there was a…read morebeautiful, samdy beach area in front of it with not too many people. Parking was around $15 for the day. Sat in our chairs and watched the waves and birds (and people). Very enjoyable.

$15 for parking, and there's loads of it! This beach is definitely not as family friendly as Zuma…read more(my usual). Bathrooms are few and far between, as well as lifeguards. The nice thing about this beach is that you don't have to walk very far to get to the sand. I found the crowd here is way more hipster here. Lots of boogie boarders! The beach is really clean and chill overall. Close to the action in Santa Monica!

Great hike overlooking the ocean. From the start to a point I thought was the top was 45 minutes…read moreand moderately steep. There are a lot of overlook points where thankfully you can catch your breathe and gaze at all of LA, the ocean, and beautiful palisades hills that are flourishing after the fires. Make sure to check all parking signs on the street and drive carefully up the winding road. And as always, be respectful of the neighbors!

Beautiful! You could walk ~0.20 miles and already see the spectacular views of the coast and…read morecities. Parking seems very limited and on the side of the street. In addition, the roads are very narrow in this residential area. There's a parking sign called "Red Flag Days" which says no parking from 8am to 6pm on Saturday & Sunday. As a result, parking is probably going to be bad over the weekends so go during the weekdays if possible. Round trip was about ~5 miles on a dirt road. Plenty of inclines / declines here. Good workout.