11 of the best · Los Angeles, California
The Best Walks in Los Angeles: Beaches, Hills and Neighbourhoods
Beach paths, canyon hikes with views of the Hollywood Sign, and neighbourhood walks through Hollywood, downtown and Beverly Hills.
Our 11 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Los Angeles.
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Along the sand
Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
Walk or cycle the beach path from Santa Monica Pier south to the Venice boardwalk.
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Views of the Hollywood Sign
Griffith Observatory and Mount Hollywood
Trails from the Observatory up towards Mount Hollywood, with views of the Sign and the city.
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Footbridges and gardens
The Venice Canals
A gentle loop through the footbridges and gardens of the Venice Canals.
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By the ocean 2
Beach paths and bluffs.
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Sunset over the Pacific
Palisades Park along the bluff
An easy walk along the palm-lined bluff above Santa Monica Beach.
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Along the sand
Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
Walk or cycle the beach path from Santa Monica Pier south to the Venice boardwalk.
Hills and canyons 3
Views of the Sign.
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Views of the Hollywood Sign
Griffith Observatory and Mount Hollywood
Trails from the Observatory up towards Mount Hollywood, with views of the Sign and the city.
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A view of the Sign
Lake Hollywood Reservoir
A path around the Hollywood Reservoir below the Hollywood Sign.
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A quick climb above Hollywood
Runyon Canyon loop
A steep loop above Hollywood with views over the city.
Neighbourhood walks 4
Streets with stories.
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Movie palaces and markets
Downtown’s Historic Core
From Grand Central Market and the Bradbury Building along Broadway’s historic theatres.
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Stars, theatres and history
Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame
A walk along Hollywood Boulevard from the Chinese Theatre to the Pantages.
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Boutiques and palms
Rodeo Drive and Beverly Gardens
A stroll up Rodeo Drive and along Beverly Gardens Park.
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Footbridges and gardens
The Venice Canals
A gentle loop through the footbridges and gardens of the Venice Canals.
Lakes and reservoirs 2
Gentle loops.
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