Don't Overlook These Amazing Overlooks

Good perspectives are nice to find, and Southern California is good at providing them! Cue these three outdoor experiences where you can step outside and over or up to some premier overlooks with scenery from shimmering skylines to inspiring wild lands.

Week: 10.07.2025
Regions: Southern CA

Mulholland's Most Majestic

Visit the Overlooks Along Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles

Hikes, Relaxing
Take a leisurely drive along Mulholland Drive to discover beautiful urban scenery and unexpected wild beauty, right in the middle of the city. 
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Chase Fall Colors & Family Fun in Reno Tahoe

Family Fall Getaway to Reno Tahoe

Points Beyond
Overnight Escapes, Hikes
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Ready to Reno? We’re so with you! Reno Tahoe is the ultimate urban basecamp for gathering family and friends for all kinds of fall fun and festivities.
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That's Just Wildwood!

Hike Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail Near Camarillo

Ventura County
Hikes, Dog Friendly
Two Hikers at Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail in Camarillo there are big mountain views
Hikers at the Camarillo Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail in Ventura County
Hikers taking in the big mountain panoramic views at Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail in Ventura County
The farm-to-table agricultural landscape around Camarillo delights with vineyards, lush canyons, and craggy mountains. For a hike combining a trifecta of these views, head to Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail.
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Baldwinner!

Hike a 2-mile loop at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County
Hikes
A woman is walking along the trail overlooking Los Angeles at the sunset hour at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook in Los Angeles
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook in west Los Angeles is famous for its expansive views of Tinsel Town, but this urban park and landmark also offers a solid workout in its stairway and trail system.
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A Hiker looking over a mountain range

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    Headlands Over Heels

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  1. Woman hiking the San Onofre Bluffs Loop Trail to San Onofre State Beach in San Diego County

    Bluffing Good!

    Lovely coastline, beautiful beaches, unique geological history, and picturesque sandstone cliffs with limited foot traffic in San Diego County? Head to San Onofre State Beach and the 5-mile San Onofre Bluffs Loop Trail.

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  2. Can We Get a Whoop Whoop!

    City, mountain, and ocean views all in one hike? Whoop whoop! It’s no surprise the the Kenter Fire Road and Whoop-de-Doos Trail (a combo of fire road and singletrack) is a favorite among local mountain bikers and hikers alike.

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  3. The Big Chill

    In LA, finding a place to chill can be the ultimate flex. So flex, in Franklin Canyon! This unexpected oasis has plenty of shade, cool lake breezes, and ample picnicking spots. Enjoy it on an easy-going 1-mile stroll along its reservoir and duck pond.

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