Discover 16 parks for photography within driving distance of Los Angeles
"As the largest city in California, Los Angeles residents enjoy quick access to Kenneth Hahn SRA for outdoor recreation, picnics, and city views."
A sprawling urban park in Los Angeles with trails, lakes, and family amenities.
"As California’s largest city, Los Angeles offers diverse attractions and is home to the Watts Towers, making it a convenient destination for locals and tourists alike."
A state historic park showcasing Simon Rodia’s world-famous Watts Towers in Los Angeles.
"As the largest city in California, Los Angeles residents enjoy quick access to the park for recreation, cultural events, and green space in the heart of downtown."
A vibrant urban park celebrating Los Angeles’ history and community.
"Los Angeles residents enjoy quick access to the park for hiking, picnics, and historic tours, making it a popular urban escape."
Historic ranch and home of Will Rogers with trails, tours, and equestrian facilities.
"As California’s largest city, Los Angeles residents visit Topanga State Park for quick access to hiking, nature, and panoramic city and ocean views."
Topanga State Park is a vast natural area in the Santa Monica Mountains with scenic trails and panoramic views.
By Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Public domain
"As Southern California’s largest city, Los Angeles residents visit Malibu Creek State Park for a quick escape to nature, hiking, and scenic relaxation."
A scenic park in the Santa Monica Mountains offering hiking, wildlife viewing, and historic sites.
"As California’s largest city, Los Angeles residents visit for hiking, history, and a natural escape from urban life."
A scenic park preserving historic routes and natural landscapes between the San Fernando and Simi Valleys.
"As California’s largest city, Los Angeles residents visit Malibu Lagoon SB for its surfing, birdwatching, and scenic escape from urban life."
Malibu Lagoon State Beach features wetlands, sandy beaches, and prime birdwatching along the Malibu coast.
"As California’s largest city, Los Angeles offers endless attractions and is a popular base for visitors seeking a scenic beach escape at Point Dume."
A scenic Malibu beach with cliffs, tide pools, and panoramic Pacific views.
"As the largest city in California, Los Angeles offers visitors a vibrant cultural scene and is a convenient base for day trips to Malibu’s scenic beaches."
A trio of picturesque pocket beaches in Malibu, known for sea caves, cliffs, and tide pools.
"As the largest city in California, Los Angeles visitors enjoy Chino Hills State Park for its natural retreat from urban life, offering hiking, biking, and scenic views."
Chino Hills State Park is a vast natural preserve featuring trails, wildlife, and scenic landscapes.
"Los Angeles locals and tourists alike visit for a unique historical perspective and to enjoy the park’s tranquil atmosphere."
A historic park celebrating California’s citrus heritage with groves, exhibits, and guided tours.
"Los Angeles visitors come to the park for a peaceful escape from the city, to explore rare Joshua tree woodlands and enjoy scenic desert views."
A protected desert woodland with Joshua trees and junipers in the Antelope Valley.
"Angelenos seeking a quieter, less crowded park experience venture to Wildwood Canyon for its scenic beauty and wildlife."
A tranquil park with grasslands, oak woodlands, and sweeping mountain views.
"Los Angeles adventurers come for a day of hiking and to experience the stark beauty of the high desert, just over an hour away."
A Mojave Desert park featuring a prominent granite butte, Joshua trees, and scenic desert trails.
"Visitors from Los Angeles enjoy a scenic drive to the reserve, escaping the city to experience wildflower blooms and desert landscapes."
A scenic reserve renowned for its spectacular spring poppy blooms and Mojave Desert vistas.
