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El Matador State Beach

This famous summertime getaway attracts a decent number of tourists as well as locals who come here for walks in the sand, snorkelling or simply sunbathing and to watch panoramic sunsets. This sandy stretch is the most popular beach among the cliff-foot beaches with blufftop parking within the Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach and is the closest to Malibu. One can spend his time here in Cave exploration, Beach Exploration, Bird watching and swimming. This is a popular destination for professional photographers to capture the dramatic sunsets and aquatic life as well. There are picnic tables overlooking the Pacific. A steep trail along a dirt path makes the entry for the beach. The place is covered with massive rocks, birds, seaweed covered stones and most importantly a lot of people on weekends. The beach is filled with caves and arches which provide an excellent backdrop for posers. The north section of the beach is comparatively less crowded and is a must visit place. The best time to visit here is during the low tide which makes most part of the beach easily accessible. Read More

This beach is the Westernmost beach comprising of the three beaches within the Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach. This place offers the best experience for a tropical beach with its white sands and clear blue water and fresh breezes. People generally come here for the enthralling sunset view. ‘El Pescador’ means ‘Fisherman’ in Spanish and true to the name this place is great for the popular sport of surf fishing. People come here for a leisure walk or to play and relax as it is a secluded spot. There are portable restrooms at the top of the trail that leads down to the beach. Read More

Elysian Park is the oldest park in the city of Los Angeles. Founded in 1886, this park is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Spread across 600 acres, it is amongst the largest in Los Angeles. Elysian Park has the historic distinction of hosting the shooting events of the 1932 Summer Olympics. The park has numerous hiking and biking trails which offer a quiet and refreshing chance to connect with nature. A view point near Angel's Point gives you a great view of downtown Los Angeles. It also has a 2.5 mile loop trail, which is frequented by trainees of the nearby police academy.Elysian Park is across the road from the Dodgers Stadium, home to the famous Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. The park has numerous ball fields and tennis courts. This makes it a great picnic spot for families and baseball fans, considering the wide availability of open lawns across the park.The park has numerous parking options in and around the park. It also has public restrooms across multiple areas in the park, making it convenient for guests. Read More

Drive north up Mulholland drive near Encino, Los Angeles, and you’ll find this massive 3-billion gallon reservoir, the Encino Reservoir, tucked away at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. The reservoir was originally constructed and commissioned in the late 1910s and has provided a constant water supply to the hillside residents of Santa Monica Mountains and the town of Encino. However, due to stricter laws & regulations, various alternatives have since been looked at in the early 2000’s thanks to contamination from animal waste, algae, etc. Explore around the area for the abandoned Nike Missile base and various other trails that give beautiful sunset spots. Read More

Ensenada is a port city of the largest municipality in Baja California, Mexico, on the Pacific Coast south of Tijuana. This city on a beautiful coastal stretch is famous for its wine-producing region, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and water sports. It is locally known as La Bella Cenicienta del Pacífico (Meaning as 'The Beautiful Cinderella of the Pacific' in English). On this renowned seaside gateway, you can enjoy the splendid views, the attractive harbor, surf the waves, or tour some of the finest vineyards of Mexico. The vast Pacific coastline of Ensenada flaunts marvelous beaches, resort towns, & surf spots. You can enjoy kayaking, surfing, & sun-bathing at Estero Beach, San Miguel Beach & Baja Cove Beach among others. You can also head to watch sea whales on a whale-watching boat trip. The grey whales migrate from Alaska to Baja California's warm waters in winters. Here, the local tour companies operate expeditions from November to April. Also, you can drive just south of the city to wonder at the blowhole 'La Bufadora'. This natural phenomenon sends waves up to 20 meters (65 feet) in the air, crashing against the rocks. You can enjoy the regional specialties of the Baja med cuisine at the waterfront restaurants, downtown, or tourist zone. The place is easy to navigate by car. Also, parking is free and available everywhere in the city. Read More

Located within the Ernest. E. Debs Regional Park is the Ernest Debs Park Reservoir. It is a small but useful lake that provides water for the flora and fauna of the area and the local residents around the park. Although not permitted, the visitors usually come to the lake to partake in fishing since it is filled with bass, bluegill’s and bullhead’s. It is estimated that this small reservoir was constructed in the 1970s as a source of storage of water. There are plenty of trails found around the place branching off to various spots within the park for joggers or visitors. Read More

Regarded as one of Los Angeles county's finest coastal waterfalls, Escondido Falls has two stunning tiers, an easy-to-reach lower one and a harder, rugged upper tier. Lining the paved trail to the waterfall are fashionable Malibu residences that overlook the pristine Malibu beach in the distance. Unlike many falls in Los Angeles, Escondido Falls is open to mountain biking along with horseback riding and off-leash dogs. Take a seat next to the fern-lined falls and enjoy the tropics around. The trail to the falls is wide with colorful wildflowers on both sides. It winds along lush forests and fields with towering redwoods and pines. There are crystal-clear creeks crossing the forest every few miles and you need to hop over their rocks to continue. Escondido Falls is also a popular birdwatching and wildlife watching spot and has towers for the same. The highlight of the hike is the upper tier of the falls which can get rocky but the view of Malibu Hills from the peak is worth climbing over boulders with your dart gears. Most of the residences visible also have fantastic golf courses, outdoor pools and batting cages, making the falls zone quite picture-perfect. Read More

Nestled within the gorgeous Trabuco Canyon, the Falls Canyon Falls is an elusive waterfall with significant flow after rains. With the pristine Trabuco Creek guiding you along the trail to the falls, Falls Canyon Falls is also an abode for hikers and birdwatchers. It is also known as “Hidden Falls” and overlooks the western San Gabriel Mountains. After walking past cabins, shady alders and sycamores, you can reach this spring-fed waterfall as it plunges onto a shallow pool beneath. Over the falls is a majestic granite formation, ideal for enjoying the broad mountain views ahead, a picnic or just the serene sounds of the trickling water. Read More

The Farmers Market is a hugely popular area in Los Angeles, with more than a 100 food shops and restaurants. While the origins of the Farmers Market go back to the 1890s, the market officially opened in 1934 after a dozen farmers parked their trucks in the area and started selling produce directly to the consumer. The idea took off at such a rate that expansion of the market area was exponential. Today, the Farmers Market is a bustling food market with grocery shops, general stores, restaurants, open cafes and even special tours that will take you through the best foods at the market while guiding you about the elaborate history of the area. Stars like Marilyn Monroe, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra and the President of the US Dwight Eisenhower have all been to the popular shops at the Farmers Markets, and this absolute foodie's paradise is calling out to you now! Read More

Known to be remarkably quiet and peaceful with moderate traffic, Fish Canyon Falls is a three-tier waterfall in the San Gabriel Mountains. During early spring, the waterfall assumes its most beautiful flow and the surrounding canyons are carpeted with greenery. Picturesque ruins of cabins line the hiking trail, making your journey as rustic and stunning as the destination. While the bottom of the Fish Canyon Falls is occupied by a waist-deep reflective pool and the active Azusa Rock Quarry a few strides ahead, there is a beautiful fence bridge crossing the Fish Creek above the waterfall. The en route hike involves moments of jumping over lush logs, drop offs and narrow ledges along caves, evoking the spirit of adventure within you. Sunflowers, wishbone bushes and larkspur flank the paved paths and pines are found deeper in the tropical woods. Boulders around the falls naturally create pools and rapids with shady sycamores, alders and bay trees. Water plunges from the canyon lip into the topmost pool, slithers down a short drop and finally tumbles down the last and longest tier. There is plenty of space dappled in shade around the falls to stretch out for a snack. With proper gears, you can climb over the rocks and reach the highest tier to enjoy mesmerizing valley views. Read More