Palisades Park

In Santa Monica, California, there is a 26.4-acre (10.7 ha) park called Palisades Park. The park is situated on top of an uplifted unconsolidated sedimentary coastal Quaternary terrace with exposed bluffs along a 1.6-mile (2.6-km) stretch of Ocean Avenue, providing views of both the Pacific Ocean and the coastal mountains. This is one of the best parks in Los Angeles.

More than 30 different plant and tree species may be found in the park, including fig, gum, yate, pine, and palm trees. George Hastings and Grace Heintz, two renowned tree experts who produced books about Santa Monica's trees, are commemorated by two stone monuments with plaques. The works, which span five decades from 1944 to 1989, offer five baseline studies for comprehending the geography and history of the park's urban forest as well as the trees in Santa Monica and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles, including cemeteries, schools, colleges, and companies.

It is easy to see why visitors swarm to this oceanside park in Santa Monica as you stroll along the palm and eucalyptus-lined trails. This bluff-top trail offers beautiful views of the ocean and Santa Monica Mountains and is tucked between the beach and Ocean Avenue. This is the image of L.A.'s coastline that most people have in their minds. Avoid the touristy (and occasionally sketchy) area at the pier; but, you shouldn't skip a trip at the Camera Obscura. Instead, turn north and pass the grand concrete sculpture at Wilshire to arrive at the vibrant totem pole at San Vicente.

Address: Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

Phone: +1 310-458-8300

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Founded: 1892

Website: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31700