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Outdoor adventure · Los Angeles

Outdoor adventures near Los Angeles

Getting out of Los Angeles for the weekend — hikes, trails, paddling and the day trips locals do when the city gets loud.

Curated by locals

Top spots in Los Angeles

  • Griffith Observatory

    Outdoors

    Los Feliz

    Free planetarium with the city's best skyline-and-Hollywood-sign combo.

  • Runyon Canyon

    Outdoors

    Hollywood

    Quick hike with celebrity sightings and the classic LA-basin panorama.

  • Venice Beach

    Outdoors

    Venice

    Boardwalk performers, Muscle Beach and rollerbladers at sunset.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, Runyon Canyon. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Los Angeles and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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