Parque Temescal Canyon

On this four-mile hike by Pacific Palisades you're exposed to ocean, city, and canyon views—it's a three-in-one scenic treat. Take the Temescal Canyon Trail in Temescal Gateway park and you'll come to a bridge over a small seasonal waterfall. Then it takes you up into Topanga State Park to the Temescal Ridge Trail, which is where the big views are. There are a couple different trail combinations you can take so bring a map.