This tidal salt marsh is the last piece of open space along Via Marina. Less than an acre in size,…read morethe restored habitat supports wetlands plant species as well as egrets, herons, ducks, geese, and other birds. You cannot enter the wetland itself but can view it from behind a low fence. We walk here from our condo and enjoy seeing the seasonal and daily changes. There is no parking here, but spaces are available at the nearby Courtyard ... as are restrooms.

Linnie Canal Park is a neighborhood gem in the Venice Canals featuring a lovely pond populated by…read moreducks and geese, and a small playground suited for younger children.

Sitting across the park while writing this review. It's a really tiny park in the corner of Dell Av…read moreand Court D in Venice Canals. Sorry, I got no pictures cuz it's currently packed with young kids and their parents. I didn't want to take pics of them and post here out of respect. I see a swing for two, a slide, and a tiny bridge and that's about it. The lawn grass is really sad. I see parents sitting in dry grass and mostly dirt ground. The only good feature is the gate which needs to be closed all the time to keep toddlers and kids safe inside.

I passed by this community garden when I was walking down Abbot Kinney. Luck was on my side when I…read moresaw two ladies tending to their respective gardens. Having two people inside meant that the gate was unlocked so with their permission I went inside. I walked around and saw so many flowering plants in many varieties and various colors. They all look so pretty. Each plot had their own unique characteristics. Others even have trellis, arbors, and furnitures. I could sit here all day surrounded by these beautiful flowers. Even though I loved this place so much I took off a star cuz I was hoping to see more vegetables in the garden. I only saw a few of them.

There are now 3 Community Gardens locations in SaMo: The…read moreoriginal Main Street location, with 65 plots, between Strand & Hollister. The Park Drive location, with 38 plots, between Santa Monica Blvd. & Broadway. The newest location and the smallest, Euclid park, with 10 plots, on Euclid between Broadway & Colorado. I already reviewed the Main Street location, and last weekend I discovered the Park Drive gardens on a perfect autumn day. It's divided into two sections, with a pocket park in the middle. The north section was open, so I walked through with my camera. A couple with a child were in the process of picking some of their veggies, the autumn harvest. They offered me, a stranger, one of their beautiful eggplants! How sweet, made my day. Although the Main Street gardens are almost twice the size of Park Drive, I kinda liked Park Drive even better. The pocket park contains big shade trees, and the space defines the term "urban oasis". My parents always had a garden, In Chicago, when I was a kid. We grew veggies (tomatoes, cukes, Spanish onions), flowers (hollyhocks and zinnias), and strawberries. I loved working in the garden, which was in a community garden space, with my Dad, & eating strawberries off the vine. Gardening is a very good thing for a kid, and I'm so happy even the White House has a garden now, thanks to our First Lady's wisdom. A garden is a place of serenity, discovery, and joy.

Tiny pocket park at the end of a one way street in Culver West. Bordering on apocalyptic on a rainy…read moreday with how empty it was. Their little playground and community center is used though. Just looks run down. Nice playground that is. There's a track, tennis court, field, basketball court, tennis walls, and picnic tables. Pretty cool find actually. Guess it's popular when it's not raining but lucky me I came on a bad day.

This is a good family park. Great place for children and families. I like the track and field, and…read moretennis courts. I play tennis with my girl sometimes. She like this park too. I played a little basketball with some random strangers last time I was here. She made new friends playing tennis here. So, its not a bad park after all for the first time.

We visited this park as part of an event with Active SGV. I loved how the environment was so…read moreserene, clean, and well manicured. We were there in the early mid-morning and listened to a talk about the watershed preservation. I was impressed with how clean everything was and most especially the restroom. They were super clean, well maintained, and well lit. Me and my daughter felt safe. I was surprised to note that when we returned later in the day that there is an attendant available to answer questions or provide support. This place is a winner in my book.

Beautiful park near the ocean with lots of greenery, a clean beach, and a great playground for…read morekids. There's plenty of space to walk around and enjoy the ocean view. Everything was wonderful and the staff were very nice and helpful. The only thing that was a little uncomfortable was that there were many homeless people close to the playground, but I think we probably just came at a bad time and it's not always like that. Overall, the park is amazing. Thank you!

One of the nicest park I've been to. Well taken care of. Playground is super nice. Lots of…read morevarieties. The only down fall is so many people. I've never seen so many people at a park like this. It was crazy. Specially the playground area. My son could barely run around without hitting other kids. Pond are was beautiful. A super nice and chill place to have a picnic and sit around for hours.

Location is great!! There is always plenty of parking with parking meters…read more I love to walk the park with my Loki. There are the ponds to see the duckies and turtles!!! They are nice and calm, never seen any of the ducks or turtles try to interact with people or dogs. Lots of beautiful trees. My Loki gets happy when we come to this park when I have my doctors appointments!! He cries when I am trying to park because he's wanting to get out of the car to roam the park!!! The park is clean and usually busy with people at the benches, laying out or just walking.

Beverly Canon Gardens is one of my favorite places to visit when I'm walking around Beverly Hills…read more I always stop by here -- the area is beautiful, very well maintained, and has a calm, relaxing atmosphere. There is a café where you can sit down, enjoy a coffee, and take a break. On weekends it can be quite busy, but it still feels pleasant and welcoming. During the summer, free concerts are held here on Thursdays, which makes the place even more special. The hotel architecture nearby is stunning, and this garden is also a great spot for photoshoots. Overall, it's a perfect place to relax, enjoy the surroundings, and spend some quiet time in the heart of Beverly Hills.

This is a must visit when in Beverly Hills and a temporary escape from the crazy shopping scene of…read moreRodeo Drive. The plants and flowers are all so beautiful and well maintained. No matter what time of day, there's always a place to sit and enjoy the nature. There's restaurants and eateries surrounding with chairs and tables all over. There's even a running fountain in the middle which adds another layer of tranquility. This area is known to host evening events, so it can get a bit chaotic but also transforms into a completely different vibe when it does! There are plenty of magical photo moments here which is a draw for Instagram models and tourists alike. Parking is also super easy in the 2 hour free lot attached.

What a beautiful but hidden nature center, and I can't believe I didn't know about it before!…read moreFirst and foremost, it's dog-friendly! There are two directions to go. One way leads you to the Mark Ridley-Thomas Bridge that goes over La Cienega and connects to Kenneth Hahn or other trails that lead to other overlooks. The other direction will take you to the Baldwin Hills Stairs. There is also a sign that shows a way to walk you all the way to Playa Del Rey! Something I would love to try one of these days. It is easy to find parking. They have tons of classes, like yoga and cooking classes for children, and the day we went, they had a blood drive going on. The restrooms are clean, and everyone there had a smile on their faces, even though they were super busy setting everything up. I can't wait to go back and explore.

Yesterday was my first time at Stoneview Nature Center, I found parking nearby and met my friend…read moreat the large gates and we walked in. Wow, this hike was absolutely amazing. Everything is so well maintained. There are some great up and down hills where you feel the burn but then you go back down so it can dissolve and then you do it again. It felt amazing getting out in the fresh air and seeing all the beautiful plants. I brought my foster dog Drew and it was nice that the trails are not too narrow so we were easily able to pass other dogs coming our way with plenty of space. The most awesome thing was to see they have bathrooms!!! And then we ran into Quaillywood! Which was this cute little area with quails inside. Also, in one garden area everything is edible!!! My favorite was seeing the blackberries, because at home i have a blackberry plant in a pot but I don't know how they grow, now I have an idea from seeing them at the nature center. I did see staff talking to people and teaching them about the plants. Also, I saw that they have yoga classes and other types of classes. Man do I wish Stoneview was closer to me because then I'd go all the time, but it's over an hour drive for me. Despite this, I definitely want to come back and hike some of the other directions and see more!!! And maybe bring breakfast to enjoy in the chairs or benches and just enjoy nature!!!