The Best Waterfalls Near Los Angeles

Nightclubs, bars, and freeways aren't the only overcrowded places in LA - its waterfalls and nature preserves are also brimming with people. Eaton Canyon Falls is known to be heavily trafficked, perhaps one ...

Be prepared to ford streams along this hike to get to the waterfalls (of which there are two) but they'll be worth the wet feet. We'd advise novice hikers to stop at the first falls, as climbing further to s...

Many a hiker will tell you that Sturtevant Falls is the most spectacular waterfall in L.A. and well worth the trek out to see them. A partly paved and very shady 3.5 mile roundtrip hike will lead you past a ...

A popular swimming hole for cliff jumpers, Hermit Falls still provides some exclusivity for people who want to avoid crowds. Spring and summer seem to be the best seasons to go. The trail is an easy 2.5 mile...

Although the waterfall is in full motion in the winter and spring, this canyon has another attraction - the ominous beauty of the stone ruins of an old hunting lodge. The lodge had been standing for a centur...

The 3.7-mile round trip hike to Escondido Falls starts at a small parking lot on the corner of PCH and Winding Way. After parking head up Winding Way for about 0.75 miles (you'll pass a few Malibu residences...

Like many nature hikes in Southern California, winter is the best time to make your way to this trail. You're assured a stunning view of a flowing waterfall and the temperature is cool. With paved asphalt, t...

Just a hop and a skip from Los Angeles is a waterfall nestled within the suburbs of Thousand Oaks. This 40-foot-drop is easily accessed by taking the historic 101 Freeway to Lynn Road. If you're going in the...

This is a multi-tiered waterfall at the end of a 2-mile roundtrip hike. With about 300 feet in elevation and no trail, this is a good trail for more experienced hikers. You'll need an Adventure Pass for park...

On the way to Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear is Heart Rock Falls in the Valley of Enchantment. Sounds like the perfect place to take your honey for Valentine's! The actual falls are about a one mile round trip ...

A waterfall tumbles over a cliff that has been worn smooth with the passage of time. The hike to get to the falls is short but can be precarious. The rugged path is uneven and possibly slippery so proceed wi...