Point Mugu State Park

Point Mugu State Park ranks fourth on the list of the top Secluded Getaways from L.A. and offers 14,000 acres of serene area with five miles of coastal shoreline and is situated in the Santa Monica Mountains. It's wonderful for hikers of any expertise level and there is plenty of space to avoid other people with over 70 miles of hiking routes. Come here in the spring to view the Chumash Trail covered with blossoming wildflowers or to see migratory whales pass the shore. There are two campgrounds—Thornhill Broome and Sycamore Canyon—if you want to stay the night.

Five miles of ocean shoreline, rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two significant river canyons, and expansive grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks, and a few native walnuts are all features of Point Mugu State Park, which is situated in the Santa Monica Mountains. There are hiking trails that are more than 70 miles long. The beach also offers body surfing, fishing, and swimming. The rough peaks of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area are part of the park.

• Location: Catalina Island