Admire the coastline atop Temescal Gateway Park

If you want to experience, explore, see the scenery of L.A. From above, and above all, seize the opportunity to climb the mountain, then this is the park you should go to if you set foot in this beautiful land. Temescal Gateway Park is a park atop a hillside in Pacific Palisades with numerous ocean vistas. One of the most well-liked parks in the Santa Monica Mountains is Temescal Gateway Park, which is situated in Pacific Palisades. The 141-acre park includes ridgetop views, canyons of oak and sycamore trees, and access to Topanga State Park, Will Rogers State Historic Park, and the 20,000-acre "Big Wild."

Temescal Canyon Park is ideal for trail runners, hikers, and dog walkers due to its varied topography, lush vegetation, and views of the city and the Pacific. With enough different topography to keep you and your furry friend going—all the way to the Valley, should you dare—you'll see expansive, breath-taking views that stretch from Catalina to Downtown.

The Temescal Canyon loop travels through a heavily forested, well-kept trail with panoramic views of the coast and a seasonal waterfall. This park in the Santa Monica Mountains is well-liked, but thankfully not well-liked enough to have problems with dog poop and parking. With enough different topography to keep you and your furry friend going—all the way to the Valley, should you dare—you'll see expansive, breath-taking views that stretch from Catalina to Downtown. Take note of the stop signs. Seriously. If you ignore them, a $100 fee will be delivered to you. They are picture enforced.