Top Rated Parks to Visit in Venice Beach

"You’re bound to forget about the urban world around you when you take a romantic stroll through Palisades Park and all it has to offer. Enjoy the stunning ocean views, walk through the little rose garden with its sculptures or take a picnic and soak up the atmosphere. It also happens to be one of the best places to experience the magnificent sunsets."

"If you’re looking for one of the best places to visit in California, Palisades Park is definitely on the list!. Located by the ocean between Ocean Avenue and the beautiful beach, it is a bluff-top park that gives you the most stunning panoramas of the coastline. Spanning 26 acres, this park is a favorite of locals and visitors alike."

"Solstice Canyon (3455 Solstice Canyon Rd, near Dan Blocker County Beach) is a trail through the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains with wonderful views of the ocean and a wide variety of plants and wildlife. The canyon is also famous for its perennial waterfalls. The trail in the Solstice Canyon, once inhabited by the Chumash tribe, would be about 6 miles long, but it is also possible to do shorter hikes on this trail."

"In the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, you will find Solstice Canyon Park. This park provides hikers with several exciting options when it comes to hiking in Malibu, from easy to moderate to difficult. The Solstice Canyon is home to a wide variety of animal and plant species, making it a great destination for nature lovers looking for untamed beauty."

"The Solstice Canyon trail offers an easy trek alongside a creek located inside a vast canyon. The main attraction on the 2,6-mile trail is a waterfall that sits next to some ruins. This trail is rated as easy and is very family-friendly."

"You wouldn’t stumble upon the El Dorado Nature Center just wandering downtown. That’s the point, as this attraction is secluded and all the more special because of it. Here, you can have the privacy and solitude that you might’ve been looking for."

"If you and your dog want to hit the waves, this is pretty much your only option in Los Angeles County (Head to Huntington Dog Beach in Orange County for a bit more off-leash space). As such, it does tend to fill up on weekends, so be prepared for some very competitive games of fetch. And make sure to pick up after your dog."

"Rosie’s Dog Beach is an area of Belmont Shore Beach designated by the city of Long Beach for off-leash dogs. This whole area is one long wide beach so it’s […]"

"At the Cesar E. Chavez Park, you get sweeping views of the local area, together with wide spaces bathed in sunshine, easy recreation, and ocean breezes. Now is your chance to take life at a pace conducive to your own enjoyment!. North of the Berkeley marina, this park space has long since satisfied local park goers and visitors alike."

"Silver Lake isn’t actually a lake, and this meadow isn’t actually a meadow. It is a quiet, grassy knoll bisected by the non-lake’s running path. It features nice views of the non-lake, surrounding redwoods and midcentury houses, and, because it’s a dog-free zone, signs encourage visitors to pad around without shoes."

"This beautiful park is a real treat within the city and serves as a great spot to post up in the grass and catch up on a book or some much-needed rekindling with the ones you love. 2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039. See it on Google maps."

"Malibu Wines is comprised of acres of vineyards, picnic tables and a store. Open seven days a week, it holds wine tastings and serves wines by the bottle and mimosas by the glass, often to live music. If a large group is heading in its direction, the company is more than happy to organise catering, too."

"Malibu Wines has found a new home – same wines, same big outdoor space with tons of seating, same fun atmosphere, just the now added bonus of more food/beer options."

"You’re bound to forget about the urban world around you when you take a romantic stroll through Palisades Park and all it has to offer. Enjoy the stunning ocean views, walk through the little rose garden with its sculptures or take a picnic and soak up the atmosphere. It also happens to be one of the best places to experience the magnificent sunsets."

"If you’re looking for one of the best places to visit in California, Palisades Park is definitely on the list!. Located by the ocean between Ocean Avenue and the beautiful beach, it is a bluff-top park that gives you the most stunning panoramas of the coastline. Spanning 26 acres, this park is a favorite of locals and visitors alike."

"Mary Hotchkiss Park is a popular neighborhood green belt, filled with trees, benches, picnic areas, and great ocean views. It’s also home to “Oneness,” a public artwork by Eino Romppanen."

"Lacy Park, located at 1485 Virginia Rd, San Marino, CA 91108 includes 35 acres of green grass and mature trees is situated on what were once General Patton's hunting grounds. Two paved paths trace the perimeter of the large central grassy area and provide a fair (but not great) backdrop for photography. Lacy Park's hours of operation are Monday to Friday (6:30 a.m. to Dusk), Weekend Hours (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time), and Weekend Hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during Standard Time)."