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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in California
California has 922 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 339 cities and towns — Los Angeles, Fullerton, Fremont, San Francisco and 335 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
The 250 most-reviewed in California
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Muir Woods National Monument
4.8 ★★★★★ 20,544 reviews
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.
San Bernardino National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 18,077 reviews
Mountain destination for outdoor recreation, with scenic roads, multi-use trails & camping.
Beverly Hills Garden Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 14,308 reviews
Expansive, tree-filled park with fountains & jogging paths plus cacti & rose gardens.
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 10,862 reviews
Scenic coastal area featuring diverse sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,508 reviews
Reserve on a lake, popular for boating & hikes in rocky terrain home to bobcats & birdlife.
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,400 reviews
Diverse sports, 3 lakes, a military museum, shooting ranges, horse center, disc golf & urban farm.
Huntington State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 9,154 reviews
A popular surfing destination, this sandy 121-acre beach also offers a 8.5-mi. paved trail.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,229 reviews
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots.
Palisades Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 8,100 reviews
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.
Mission Trails Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,818 reviews
8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
Heisler Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,716 reviews
This beach area offers artsy park benches, sculptures, ocean views, rocky shores & tide pools.
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,237 reviews
This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 7,192 reviews
Lakeside park with a golf course, 4 playgrounds, boat rentals, a fishing area, picnic sites & paths.
William Land Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,789 reviews
Sizable park offering many amenities, including a zoo, amphitheater, golf course & ball fields.
El Dorado East Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,724 reviews
Expansive outdoor area with fishing lakes, bike trails, camping, an archery range & a nature center.
Hilltop Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews
Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.
Dinosaur Caves Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,055 reviews
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs.
Monarch Butterfly Grove
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,865 reviews
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.
Montaña de Oro State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,183 reviews
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring.
Mount Rubidoux Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,212 reviews
Natural terrain for dog-running, hiking & views, centered around a giant white cross at the summit.
Silver Strand State Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,373 reviews
Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.
Hart Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,338 reviews
Picturesque park offering swimming, fishing, picnic facilities, hiking & equestrian trails.
Yorba Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,163 reviews
Mile-wide park adjacent to the Santa Ana River has 140 acres of picnic tables, lakes, trails & more.
Lake Chabot Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,161 reviews
Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.
Tilden Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,971 reviews
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.
Morro Bay T Pier
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,620 reviews
Wildlife park featuring otters and seals along with views of Morro Rock.
Malibu Creek State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,616 reviews
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole.
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,529 reviews
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.
Alum Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,599 reviews
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,591 reviews
52-acre park with 2 playgrounds & athletic courts/fields, plus a swimming pool, picnic area & BBQs.
Murray Reservoir
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,446 reviews
Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.
Mount Diablo State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,311 reviews
Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.
Del Valle Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,440 reviews
Vast nature preserve featuring trails, campgrounds & a sizable lake with beaches & boat launches.
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,286 reviews
Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.
Howarth Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,307 reviews
Community gathering spot on 152 acres with a lake, plus kids' attractions including a small train.
Lodi Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,301 reviews
Lakefront park offering swimming, boating, kayaking, chartered river tours & nature programs.
Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,070 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking/biking/equestrian trails through varied landscapes with valley views.
Don Knabe Community Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,189 reviews
Over 50 acres of outdoor activities, including a fishing lake, swimming pool & basketball courts.
Hellyer County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,161 reviews
Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.
Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,958 reviews
Oceanfront park featuring a rocky beach, bluffs, hiking trails & picturesque views.
Goleta Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,104 reviews
Public beach featuring paved bicycle trails, picnic areas & a 1,500-ft pier for walking & fishing.
Sunset State Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,968 reviews
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views.
Donner Memorial State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,952 reviews
This park offers hiking, camping, fishing, boating, the Emigrant Trail Museum & a historic monument.
Chula Vista Bayside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,989 reviews
Public greenway with paved walking trails, a fishing pier & picnic tables, plus bay & city views.
Castle Rock State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,837 reviews
Park offering 34 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.
Mount San Jacinto State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,801 reviews
Trails wind through this park at the peak of Mount San Jacinto, accessible by tram via Palm Springs.
Shoreline Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,832 reviews
Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum.
Panorama Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,823 reviews
Hilltop park offering scenic views, picnic areas and trails for walking and biking.
Cuesta Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,712 reviews
With wide-open spaces & shaded parts, this park has a playground, tennis courts & BBQ facilities.
Ralph B Clark Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,696 reviews
Sprawling park covering more than 100 acres includes a softball complex & plenty of open fields.
Huntington Beach Central Park East
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,694 reviews
Full of open fields, trees & flowers, this sprawling 350-acre park is great for picnics & strolling.
Wilder Ranch State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,618 reviews
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.
California State Capitol Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,637 reviews
Scenic city green space with monuments, memorials, flower gardens & walking paths.
Craig Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,625 reviews
124-acre recreational park with biking, hiking & picnicking, plus hills, a rose garden & a lake.
Shoreline Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,541 reviews
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.
Point Mugu State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,476 reviews
Santa Monica Mountains' park has 5 miles of beach, river canyons, bluffs & 70+ miles of trails.
Sunnyvale Baylands Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,620 reviews
Developed park of 70+ acres on San Francisco Bay with playgrounds, trails & a wetlands preserve.
Centennial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,440 reviews
Sweeping panoramas from an expansive lawn with benches, a rose garden & a small beach.
Hillcrest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,488 reviews
Picturesque park with shade trees, large picnic areas, a recreation center & several war memorials.
Almansor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,530 reviews
Family-friendly park with a gym, a jogging trail, picnic tables, a playground & tennis courts.
Heather Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,428 reviews
This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park.
Eisenhower Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,435 reviews
Large park featuring a pond filled with fish & ducks, plus walking paths, playgrounds & BBQ grills.
Leo J. Ryan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,370 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a boardwalk, boat launch & grassy areas, plus tennis & basketball courts.
Spring Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,349 reviews
Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails.
Chino Hills State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,378 reviews
State park offers biking, picnicking & hiking, plus on-site bathrooms & water spigots.
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,272 reviews
Home to many bird species, this 135-acre park offers an interpretive center & hiking/biking trails.
William R Mason Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,214 reviews
Park has 300+ acres for picnics, softball, volleyball, golf, hiking & biking, toddler play & more.
Wilderness Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,250 reviews
Small public park featuring a duck pond, walk/jog paths & grassy areas popular for picnicking.
Sunol Regional Wilderness
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,201 reviews
6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, a visitor center & more.
Mt. Helix Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,129 reviews
High point offering views of San Diego, with a large amphitheater hosting plays, lectures & events.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,155 reviews
1300 acre ecological preserve with over 200 avian species spread around the coastal wetlands.
Lacy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,116 reviews
Dog-friendly public expanse featuring 2 walking loops, 6 tennis courts & a decades-old rose arbor.
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,055 reviews
This large park with trails plus birdwatching, picnicking & bay fishing allows off-leash dogs.
Brand Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,031 reviews
31-acre park featuring hiking & biking trails, a playground, a library & picnic facilities.
Lafayette Reservoir Recreation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,994 reviews
Sizable park featuring a reservoir, hiking trails & activities such as fishing & boating.
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,932 reviews
County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers.
Colorado Lagoon
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,960 reviews
Wetland area with a sandy beach, playground, picnic tables & seasonal model-boat activities.
Mojave Narrows Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,049 reviews
Horseshoe Lake campground offers hiking & equestrian trails, horse rentals, fishing & a playground.
Rosemead Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,938 reviews
The city's largest park, offering a half-mile trail, sports fields, a swimming pool & playground.
César E. Chávez Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,888 reviews
Popular, 90-acre park featuring kite flying opportunities, a dog run, bay vistas & more.
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,842 reviews
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths.
Ferndell Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,835 reviews
Quarter-mile footpath along a man-made stream, shaded by tropical foliage & sycamore trees.
English Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,860 reviews
Peaceful green space with basketball & volleyball courts, a pond & picnic areas with gazebos.
Contra Loma Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,900 reviews
Community lawn covering 2 blocks & surrounded by trees, featuring 2 tennis courts & a playground.
Knights Ferry Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews
Relaxed park featuring river beach access for kayaking, swimming and other activities, plus a historic bridge.
Bell Gardens John Anson Ford Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,892 reviews
Tranquil park with a lake, soccer fields, basketball courts, play equipment & a walking path.
Alondra Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,011 reviews
Large, wooded park with a lake & an island where a native-plant garden attracts birds & butterflies.
McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,918 reviews
Shoreline refuge features tidal marshes, beaches & trails that provide panoramic views of the Bay.
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,894 reviews
Preserve with pine, cypress & eucalyptus trees sheltering thousands of monarch butterflies Oct–Mar.
Trail of 100 Giants
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,755 reviews
Rest & parking area linking to a path through a dramatic woodland of famously tall sequoia trees.
Lake Merced Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,871 reviews
614-acre park with a recreational trail encircling a freshwater lake, popular for fishing & boating.
Calafia Beach Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,774 reviews
Picturesque beachfront park providing swimming, surfing & open recreational space with bluff views.
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,768 reviews
Vast park with interconnecting trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid mountain vistas.
Oso de Oro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews
Area with 3 different elevations offering picnic spots, play areas & a wheelchair basketball court.
Surfers Point at Seaside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,739 reviews
Small destination beach for surfers & windsurfers, with picnic tables, showers & restrooms.
Laguna Niguel Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,691 reviews
Surrounding a fishing lake, this park offers trails, sports courts, picnic space & an amphitheater.
Malibu Bluffs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,682 reviews
Scenic waterfront community park with sports fields & a playground, plus a whale watching station.
Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,670 reviews
A sprawling, 26-acre greenspace featuring 4,000+ types of plants, walking trails & a museum.
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,668 reviews
Relaxing park with playgrounds for kids and a man-made lake for water sports and fishing.
River Bend Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,656 reviews
444-acre riverfront park features rafting, equestrian & hiking trails, picnicking space & wildlife.
Laguna Grande Regional Park, Monterey side
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,719 reviews
Green space on the water offering a volleyball court, play area, picnic tables & public barbecues.
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,688 reviews
Park sitting along the Pacific Crest Trail is home to Silverwood Lake reservoir & hiking trails.
Chabot Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,612 reviews
Leafy nature area with a big lake, hiking trails & a disc golf course, popular for fishing & biking.
O'Melveny Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,546 reviews
This park, the second largest in Los Angeles, offers picnicking & trails for hikers & bikers.
Chollas Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,603 reviews
Casual park with picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a lake with ducks and geese.
Hulda Crooks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,563 reviews
19.6-acre park featuring a playground, volleyball, tennis courts, grassy areas, restrooms & more.
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,663 reviews
An 80-acre lake draws crowds to this park with areas for swimming, fishing, boating & picnicking.
Culver City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,585 reviews
Leisure space on 41+ acres for ball sports, picnics & grilling, plus a dog park & skateboard area.
Laguna Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,575 reviews
In addition to lake fishing, this 28.5-acre park offers trails, picnic areas & an equestrian center.
Alameda Creek Regional Trail - Isherwood Staging Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,572 reviews
Trails running along either side of Alameda Creek, used for running, biking & horseback riding.
Will Rogers State Historic Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,536 reviews
Once Will Rogers' ranch, this park features trails set in the canyon with views of LA & the ocean.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,529 reviews
Large park featuring native plants, picnic areas & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.
Prospect Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,487 reviews
Picturesque park with an amphitheater & orange grove, plus walking trails & picnic facilities.
Foothills Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,540 reviews
Miles of trails guide visitors through woodlands & fields, past streams & lakes in this vast park.
Garin Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,483 reviews
This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history.
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,415 reviews
The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails.
Riverbend Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,506 reviews
Relaxed green space, with frisbee golf and volleyball courts, plus walking trails.
Bidwell Park One-Mile
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews
Popular for its swimming creek, this park also offers a playground, athletic field & picnic space.
Ocean Trails Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,365 reviews
Length of preserved, rugged coastline known as a habitat for native gnatcatcher birds.
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,387 reviews
467 acres of woodlands & grasslands known for its hiking, wildflowers, bird-watching & scenic views.
Slick Rock Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,414 reviews
Park offering opportunities for walking, boating, and picnicking, as well as scenic views.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,398 reviews
A trail leads to the beach in this park with a bluff-top platform offering views of Monterey Bay.
Central Park at Mill Creek
4.1 ★★★★☆ 1,544 reviews
Popular park & photography area running along both sides of a canal with a covered bridge.
Stevens Creek County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,367 reviews
Miles of multi-use trails, shaded picnic areas & a large reservoir for fishing & boating.
Berwick Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,331 reviews
1-acre park boasting ocean vistas, picnic spots & a grassy lawn, plus hiking & biking trails.
Fairview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,320 reviews
208 acres with 5 distinct habitat zones, home to native plants & wildlife, scenic views & trails.
Paradise Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,293 reviews
40-ft. waterfall in a canyon in a rugged regional park, accessible by hiking trails.
Roxbury Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews
Sprawling public park known for its varied recreational activities, including lawn bowling & tennis.
Del Valle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,284 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a basketball court with seating & a gated playground for youngsters.
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,266 reviews
Spacious park offering miles of multi-use trails plus a children's playground & picnicking areas.
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,318 reviews
Wetland shorebird preserve offering trails, fishing, picnic areas, a boathouse & rental facilities.
Daley Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews
Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.
Marie Kerr Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,251 reviews
Public park with a pool, skate park, playground, ballfields, athletic courts, amphitheater & BBQs.
Caswell Memorial State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,317 reviews
Covering more than 250 acres along Stanislaus River, this park is home to many endangered species.
Sycamore Highlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,203 reviews
Rolling neighborhood park with children's play & picnic areas & scenic footpaths.
Box Springs Mountain Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,218 reviews
1,100 sloping acres with 15 miles of trails accessible to hikers, mountain bikers & equestrians.
Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,130 reviews
Park with 300-ft.-deep canyon off the San Gabriel mountains offers hiking, picnics & Nature Center.
Prime Desert Woodland Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,142 reviews
Large, scenic reserve with abundant flora & fauna, 3 miles of trails & a visitor center.
Mountain Hawk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews
12-acre green space with picnic gazebos & trails, plus a basketball court, playground & splash pad.
Wisdom Tree
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,108 reviews
A steep, short hike leads to this unique, lone-standing tree & sweeping views of Los Angeles.
Salt Point State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,105 reviews
Scenic, rocky coastline featuring panoramic views, hiking trails & secluded coves, plus campgrounds.
Serra Cross
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,103 reviews
Time-tested wooden cross with a storied past, nearby hiking trails & panoramic hilltop water views.
Solstice Canyon
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews
Canyon offering trails of varying difficulty, plus picnicking, a waterfall, wildlife & dog walking.
Peck Road Water Conservation Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,195 reviews
This 5-acre green space on Mungi Lake has fishing & picnic areas, plus trails for biking & walking.
Sylvan Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,187 reviews
Public green space with play equipment & picnic tables plus facilities for basketball & baseball.
Picchetti Ranch
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,107 reviews
308-acre park offering 3.7 miles of trails amid orchards & woodlands, a winery & weekly activities.
Del Cerro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,122 reviews
Landscaped site & play area atop a bluff with views of canyons, fields, ocean, coastline & islands.
Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,096 reviews
Beginning & mid-level cyclists frequent this city recreation area composed of trails & streets.
Indian Canyons
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews
This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop.
Redwood Grove Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,107 reviews
This 6-acre Redwood forest features a boardwalk, observation decks, picnic tables & a rose garden.
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews
Dog-friendly open space with an interpretive center, plus marked hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,145 reviews
180-acre park with a lake for fishing & paddle boating, plus disc golf, a playground & picnic areas.
Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews
Calm, 8.5-acre retreat featuring native flora & wetlands, plus a small museum with nature exhibits.
Elysian Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,048 reviews
Easy-going hiking & cycling trail in a pretty neighborhood park with mature trees & open spaces.
Mary Vagle Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,018 reviews
Nature center with exhibits on local natural history, plus native plant gardens, a pond & trails.
Heritage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 988 reviews
19th-century ranch featuring historic structures, a Native American exhibit & a vintage steam train.
Andreas Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 985 reviews
Featuring palm trees and a stream, this hiking area offers picnic tables and a restroom.
Canyon Country Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,002 reviews
Clean and well-maintained park with a zipline and musical instruments for children.
Palm Canyon
4.8 ★★★★★ 973 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a canyon, palm trees, and pools, plus picnic areas.
Vargas Plateau Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 989 reviews
Grasslands & wooded canyons home to eagles & hawks, with gentle walking routes leading to bay views.
Lost Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews
Relaxed park offering walking trails, swimming and kayaking options, plus camping.
Toro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 975 reviews
Peaceful 4,756-acre park offering riding trails, softball fields, playgrounds & volleyball courts.
Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 970 reviews
5,271-acre parkland with scenic trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus local cattle.
Cerritos Park East (CPE)
4.6 ★★★★★ 991 reviews
Lush park featuring a lit jogging track, multiple baseball diamonds, sand area, spray pool & more.
Azusa Wilderness Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews
Covering 60+ acres of canyon terrain, this wilderness areas has trails for hiking & biking.
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 940 reviews
An 82-acre park in a stand of second-growth redwoods, popular for picnics & recreational sports.
Redwood Grove
4.8 ★★★★★ 938 reviews
Unspoilt park with a marked trail through a giant redwood grove, 4-acre lake & colorful playground.
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 977 reviews
This tranquil park with miles of sand dunes & beach access offers fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Quail Hill Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 974 reviews
Leashed pets are allowed on this popular loop trail for hiking, jogging & biking with city views.
Encanto Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 958 reviews
Relaxed park with swings and a playground, plus a trail along the San Gabriel River.
Sycamore Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 931 reviews
City land with a playground, ball field, BBQ grill, picnic tables, exercise stations & nature trail.
Lower Great Highway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 929 reviews
This 3.5-mile beachfront recreational trail winds by the remains of a 19th-century swimming complex.
San Dieguito County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 920 reviews
This scenic park offers play & picnic areas, plus trails, baseball & basketball facilities.
Oroville Wildlife Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 937 reviews
Nature preserve with ponds & river access, plus fishing, canoeing & hunting opportunities.
Cortez Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 947 reviews
Spacious park featuring baseball & football fields, a picnic gazebo & kids' play structures.
Mt. Madonna County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 865 reviews
County park marked by redwood forest & chaparral over 3,688 acres, with horseback riding & camping.
Alvarez Ninth Street Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 893 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, boat launch, pier, beach, and BBQ grills.
Buckley Cove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 912 reviews
Laid-back city park by the water's edge with a playground & paved walking paths.
Vicente Bluffs Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 873 reviews
Wildlife-filled reserve with ocean views, multi-use trails, lookout points & unique rock formations.
Trione-Annadel State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 852 reviews
Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license.
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 866 reviews
Expansive park featuring trails, a creek, gardens & farm animals, plus a seasonal barn center.
Bedwell Bayfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 902 reviews
Large bayside park with expansive open spaces for flying kites & several hiking trails.
Foster Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 901 reviews
Green-hilled park with a river flowing through it, multi-use trail & campgrounds.
Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
Scenic trail along the Santa Margarita River featuring shade trees, rapids and free parking.
Penn Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
Streams run through this picturesque park with a waterfall, picnic spots & a children's play area.
Lakeshore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 861 reviews
Spacious park surrounding a lake, featuring walking trails & fishing.
Douglas Family Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 825 reviews
Hiking paths & ocean views feature at this park with 70 acres of native trees & plants.
Garvey Ranch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 857 reviews
City park featuring a multi-use sports field, playground & picnic shelters, plus a community center.
Niguel Botanical Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 820 reviews
Botanical garden featuring a playground and picnic areas, plus benches and walking trails.
Condon Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 873 reviews
Large, forested off-leash dog run with fencing, water & bench seating for owners.
Garden Grove Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 902 reviews
36-acre park offering a playground, sports courts & fields, a recreation center & a dog park.
San Pablo Reservoir
4.5 ★★★★★ 861 reviews
Featuring picnic areas, this dog-friendly park offers activities such as fishing, hiking & boating.
Glorietta Bay Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 823 reviews
Bayside playground with a boat ramp & picnic area, plus views of downtown San Diego.
San Martin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 837 reviews
City park featuring a Cinderella-themed playground, plus basketball courts & ball diamonds.
Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 819 reviews
Petite local park with picnic areas, courts & a playground, plus annual performing arts events.
Coronado Tidelands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 817 reviews
Kids' park (also a beach) for families with a playground, picnic tables and sand area.
Victoria Community Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 870 reviews
Landscaped 36-acre park featuring a gym, a heated pool, cricket fields & an 18-hole golf course.
Margo Dodd Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 790 reviews
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access.
River Walk Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 835 reviews
Waterfront space with promenade, grand staircase, picnic areas & views of skyline & Old Sacramento.
Delthorne Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 827 reviews
Spacious park with trees featuring a half-mile walking path, a playground & a basketball court.
Carl Thornton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 845 reviews
Green space featuring sports fields, a small lake & children's play area.
Reuben Ingold Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
Rubberized, cushioned and paved loop trail in a hilltop park with workout machines.
Snow Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 788 reviews
Picturesque, 7-acre recreation area with a baseball field, playground & rustic, fenced trails.
Henry W. Coe State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 800 reviews
Sprawling over more than 87,000 acres of wild space, this park features canyons & mountain lions.
Lasselle Sports Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 799 reviews
13-acre park featuring a sports complex with a concession stand, plus a playground & picnic shelter.
Rohner Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 799 reviews
Community park featuring a fenced playground for younger children, plus a rodeo arena.
Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 778 reviews
Oceanfront area providing hiking trails, green space & scenic overlooks with views of harbor seals.
Sequoia Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
City park featuring a Japanese garden, sports fields, picnic shelters & a playground.
Whitney Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
442-acre park offering hiking, biking & horseback riding trails through oak woods & along a creek.
Santiago Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 859 reviews
City green space with mature trees, fields, walking & biking paths & a playground.
Hayward Regional Shoreline
4.6 ★★★★★ 782 reviews
Spacious wetlands park boasting gravelled, shoreline trails known for birdwatching & jogging.
Skypark
4.6 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
Diverse activities are available at this public space with a skate park & basketball court.
Shorebird Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 778 reviews
Scenic marina park offers picnic sites, play areas & a nature center with fish & wildlife displays.
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 751 reviews
Rugged park in San Gabriel mountain foothills, offering hiking trails & a historic stone barn.
Asilomar Beach View
4.8 ★★★★★ 734 reviews
Beach known for tide pools and wildlife sightings, including otters and seals.
Refugio Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 782 reviews
Park featuring a walking path around a duck pond, picnic tables, restrooms & 2 play structures.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 746 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary across 4,500 acres featuring rolling hills with trails & several types of trees.
Eaton Canyon Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 743 reviews
Easy, lush trail with waterfalls, shade, picnic areas and stream crossings.
Mt. Davidson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 740 reviews
Wooded park at the city's highest peak offering a few walking trails & sweeping urban vistas.
Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 737 reviews
Peaceful green space features a variety of meandering trails through lush forest surrounds.
San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 736 reviews
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon.
McClellan Ranch Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Former horse ranch from the 1930s featuring a nature museum, community garden & historic buildings.
Twin Pines Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 740 reviews
This small, scenic neighborhood park features a creek, a playground, picnic areas & a rec center.
Ulistac Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 755 reviews
Rustic riverside park boasting trails, bird-watching & a range of native plants on 40 acres.
Hooker Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 736 reviews
Recreational park featuring baseball/softball fields, horseshoe pits, a playground & picnic areas.
Almeria Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 765 reviews
Neighborhood hangout with reservable picnic shelters, plus a playground & ball fields.
Willow Staging Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Access point for rugged hiking & mountain biking trails, with a parking lot, water & restrooms.
Palo Alto Byxbee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 715 reviews
Birdwatching, cycling & walking are popular at this park with sculpted earth & conceptual art.
Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 762 reviews
Set at the feet of mountains, this park offers campsites, a swimming pool, fishing & hiking.
North Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 713 reviews
Relaxing park where families enjoy the playground and tranquil lake.
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 708 reviews
Quiet spot for picnics & other gatherings, with a rustic cottage, hiking trails & fragrant trees.
Monrovia Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 703 reviews
City park on 80 acres with trails, camping & a waterfall, plus a nature center & cabin for events.
Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail (Linear Park)
4.8 ★★★★★ 687 reviews
Hiking trail atop the Pacific Ocean bluffs offering sunset views & seasonal gray whale watching.
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 697 reviews
Jumbo natural forest featuring hiking & horseback trails, unique plants & rare sandstone formations.
Lime Ridge Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 711 reviews
Undeveloped ridgeline offering hiking & biking trails amid diverse wildlife & chaparral vegetation.
Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 705 reviews
This loop trail in a natural setting has a parking lot & access to the Arroyo San Miguel trail.
Rowley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 736 reviews
Compact city park offering baseball & softball fields, tennis courts, basketball & skateboarding.
Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
Popular, paved hiking trail featuring views of the bay, Foothills Park, and Stanford University.
Baylands Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking.
Brookside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 693 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and barbecue grills, plus soccer fields and open grassy areas.
Las Animas Park - Veterans Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 723 reviews
Large park featuring a skateboard arena and playgrounds, as well as some picnic areas and dog runs.
Blain Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 755 reviews
Park featuring open fields, a playground, a walking path & reservable arbors with grills.
Pelican Cove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 661 reviews
Ocean-adjacent public park offers views of Santa Catalina Island & a walking trail to beach access.
Aliso Canyon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 674 reviews
Narrow, mostly undeveloped open space with some rugged horse trails, hiking & biking paths.
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