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Best parks in Los Angeles

12 places from 8 Los Angeles travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

12 places

  1. Griffith Park

    Park ยท Los Feliz

    Described as the largest and wildest urban park in America, on the slopes of Mount Hollywood.

  2. Lake Hollywood Park

    Park ยท Hollywood Hills

    A grassy hillside park just below the Hollywood Sign. It is a relaxing spot to lounge in the sun before hiking up for a closer view.

  3. Echo Park Lake

    Park ยท Echo Park

    Lake in the middle of Echo Park, a fun spot to hang out on a warm day, with swan pedal boats for rent.

  4. Point Dume

    Park ยท Malibu

    Malibu headland known for its sweeping coastal views.

  5. Descanso Gardens

    Park ยท La Caรฑada Flintridge

    Botanical garden near Pasadena with roses, gardenias and many other blooming plants.

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7 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Exposition Park

    Park ยท Exposition Park

    Park complex south of downtown housing the Coliseum and the California Science Center.

  2. El Matador State Beach

    Park ยท Malibu

    State beach on the Malibu coast, visited for its scenery.

  3. Elysian Park

    Park ยท Elysian Park

    600-acre park, one of LA's largest, with groves, hiking trails and skyline views, once dismissed as worthless land.

  4. Pershing Square

    Park ยท Downtown Los Angeles

    Historic downtown park since 1866, named after General John J. Pershing and surrounded by historic buildings.

  5. Mother's Beach (Marine Park)

    Park ยท Long Beach

    Calm-water beach inside Alamitos Bay with a playground, ideal for young kids and popular with dragon boat and outrigger clubs.

  6. Surfrider Beach

    Park ยท Malibu

    Famous Malibu surf beach right next to Malibu Pier.

  7. Palisades Park

    Park ยท Santa Monica

    Clifftop park above Highway 1 with views of the pier, palm trees, the ocean and the mountains.