Best waterfalls in Los Angeles
Check out the top waterfalls in Los Angeles, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
1. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
30 local reviews
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If the weather is nice and you're looking to get out in a bit of nature, this is the place. Trails for all lev…
Eaton Canyon is a local fav for many people. There is a seasonal waterfall and several different trails. It …
The best place to hike in all of LA and it's 3 minutes from our house! It has a beautiful trail that goes to …
1. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
1. Eaton Canyon Nature Center
30 local reviews
Josh
If the weather is nice and you're looking to get out in a bit of nature, this is the place. Trails for all levels of ability. There's even a…
Michelle
Eaton Canyon is a local fav for many people. There is a seasonal waterfall and several different trails. It can be very busy on weekends b…
Pat
The best place to hike in all of LA and it's 3 minutes from our house! It has a beautiful trail that goes to a waterfall and dependent on t…
2. Temescal Canyon Park
2. Temescal Canyon Park
50 local reviews
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Beautiful park with picnic tables, restrooms, multiple hiking trails to the waterfall, Skull Rock and Will Rog…
A great place to go for amazing views of the coast. There's a loop trail , once you get into the park, the ste…
Beautiful trail and waterfall at end. Only 20 minutes from us. :)
2. Temescal Canyon Park
2. Temescal Canyon Park
50 local reviews
Kat
Beautiful park with picnic tables, restrooms, multiple hiking trails to the waterfall, Skull Rock and Will Rogers State Park.
Helen
A great place to go for amazing views of the coast. There's a loop trail , once you get into the park, the steep exposed part gives you the …
Lisa + Joe
Beautiful trail and waterfall at end. Only 20 minutes from us. :)
3. The Grove
3. The Grove
403 local reviews
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This is a popular, beautiful venue with stores, shops, movie theater, fabulous restaurants, village square atm…
A beautiful outdoor mall with a giant waterfall which display water shows and music. There are restaurants, s…
Most popular mall in LA. Adjacent to the Farmer's Markets. Only 10 years old, but looks like an outdoor town s…
3. The Grove
3. The Grove
403 local reviews
Bill
This is a popular, beautiful venue with stores, shops, movie theater, fabulous restaurants, village square atmosphere with entertainment, po…
Arlene
A beautiful outdoor mall with a giant waterfall which display water shows and music. There are restaurants, stores, and movie theater.
Sher
Most popular mall in LA. Adjacent to the Farmer's Markets. Only 10 years old, but looks like an outdoor town square with a huge fountain, it…
4. Monrovia Canyon Park
4. Monrovia Canyon Park
8 local reviews
1200 North Canyon Boulevard, Monrovia
Closed · Opens in 2 minutes
+1 626-256-8282
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Nice hike with a waterfall at the end
Less than 1 mile away. This trail offers a easy hike to a small (very small) waterfall.
80-acre Monrovia Canyon Park offers a quick escape into the San Gabriel Mountains. A highlight is the 30-foot …
4. Monrovia Canyon Park
4. Monrovia Canyon Park
8 local reviews
1200 North Canyon Boulevard, Monrovia
Closed · Opens in 2 minutes
+1 626-256-8282
Cynthia
Nice hike with a waterfall at the end
Jackson
Less than 1 mile away. This trail offers a easy hike to a small (very small) waterfall.
Tami
80-acre Monrovia Canyon Park offers a quick escape into the San Gabriel Mountains. A highlight is the 30-foot waterfall. Hike 3.5 miles roun…
5. Sturtevant Falls
5. Sturtevant Falls
4 local reviews
Sturtevant Falls
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Easy-moderate hike to the Sturtevant Falls makes a nice half-day trip! Bring water and comfortable clothing. …
An easy hike that leads to a 50 foot waterfall!
Short beautiful hike to a waterfall! You will pass by adorable villages in the forest on the way there. It's a…
5. Sturtevant Falls
5. Sturtevant Falls
4 local reviews
Sturtevant Falls
Vivian & Cuyler
Easy-moderate hike to the Sturtevant Falls makes a nice half-day trip! Bring water and comfortable clothing. Don't expect a big waterfall, …
Vu
An easy hike that leads to a 50 foot waterfall!
Angel
Short beautiful hike to a waterfall! You will pass by adorable villages in the forest on the way there. It's a short fun adorable hike - or …
6. Temescal Canyon Park
6. Temescal Canyon Park
22 local reviews
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Intermediate loop hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. Beautiful views of the ocean and over a bridge with a wa…
Gentle hike to the waterfall is my favorite
One of my favorite hikes in LA! Easy to get to, gorgeous views of the coast, nice shady trail with pretty tree…
6. Temescal Canyon Park
6. Temescal Canyon Park
22 local reviews
Ana
Intermediate loop hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. Beautiful views of the ocean and over a bridge with a waterfall now that the drought h…
Susan
Gentle hike to the waterfall is my favorite
Aralie
One of my favorite hikes in LA! Easy to get to, gorgeous views of the coast, nice shady trail with pretty trees. Not the easiest but not har…
7. Kings Road Park
7. Kings Road Park
4 local reviews
1000 North Kings Road, West Hollywood
Closed · Opens 10:00 AM
+1 323-848-6308
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This quaint, pet-friendly neighborhood park is an easy walk from the Sunset Strip hotels. Kids can play on the…
Landscaped neighborhood green space with a playground, plus a small pond & waterfall.
Landscaped neighborhood green space with a playground, plus a small pond & waterfall.
7. Kings Road Park
7. Kings Road Park
4 local reviews
1000 North Kings Road, West Hollywood
Closed · Opens 10:00 AM
+1 323-848-6308
Blue
This quaint, pet-friendly neighborhood park is an easy walk from the Sunset Strip hotels. Kids can play on the swings and slide, and everyon…
Ink
Landscaped neighborhood green space with a playground, plus a small pond & waterfall.
Ink
Landscaped neighborhood green space with a playground, plus a small pond & waterfall.
8. Eaton Canyon
8. Eaton Canyon
4 local reviews
Eaton Canyon, Pasadena
(626) 398-5420
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Beautiful canyons and waterfalls. Short hikes in these areas and night views are beautiful.
Iconic waterfall hike - 2.5 mile hike there and back - beautiful trail and kid friendly with waterfall reward …
Hiking with a waterfall at the end of the trail.
8. Eaton Canyon
8. Eaton Canyon
4 local reviews
Eaton Canyon, Pasadena
(626) 398-5420
Olga And Duc
Beautiful canyons and waterfalls. Short hikes in these areas and night views are beautiful.
Chad
Iconic waterfall hike - 2.5 mile hike there and back - beautiful trail and kid friendly with waterfall reward at the top.
Michael
Hiking with a waterfall at the end of the trail.
9. Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
9. Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
10 local reviews
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail, Altadena
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The forty-foot waterfall in Eaton Canyon fills an amphitheater at the top of Eaton Canyon Trail, tumbling into…
Nice easy hike. A few areas- moderate. Getting to waterfall is worth the hike. Nice views of the canyon and LA…
Amazing waterfalls!!! WIth a hike that's all along the river. Lots of people but worth a visit. Bring swim …
9. Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
9. Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
10 local reviews
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail, Altadena
Mario & Filippo
The forty-foot waterfall in Eaton Canyon fills an amphitheater at the top of Eaton Canyon Trail, tumbling into a wide pool that you can rest…
Helena
Nice easy hike. A few areas- moderate. Getting to waterfall is worth the hike. Nice views of the canyon and LA.
Max
Amazing waterfalls!!! WIth a hike that's all along the river. Lots of people but worth a visit. Bring swim trunks and jump into the water…
10. Eaton Canyon Falls
10. Eaton Canyon Falls
5 local reviews
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This nature preserve is one of the most beautiful in the area without having to drive deep into nature. This i…
Our favorite place to hike! We would love to take you here and show you the waterfall as well.
With great views of mountains and lots of interesting geology The Pasadena area nature park is one of the most…
10. Eaton Canyon Falls
10. Eaton Canyon Falls
5 local reviews
Angela
This nature preserve is one of the most beautiful in the area without having to drive deep into nature. This is a pocket of beauty with a wa…
Stephanie & Justin
Our favorite place to hike! We would love to take you here and show you the waterfall as well.
Ashot
With great views of mountains and lots of interesting geology The Pasadena area nature park is one of the most accessible and easygoing trai…