Woman walking up a stairway surrounded by trees at Lacy Park in San Marino

Take the Stairs

We've all heard it: it's healthy to take the stairs. And it's a lot more fun when those stairs are outdoors in nature. Here are three outdoor spaces with stairways to heavenly views and a beach.

Week: 10.03.2024
Regions: Southern CA

Lace Up for Lacy

Lacy Park Staircase Hike in San Marino

Lacy Park in San Marino is a hidden gem that may very well be the most pristine green space in greater Los Angeles, and a concealed pair of nearby stairways makes it all the more appealing.
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Carson City Is Calling

Fall Getaway to Carson City, Nevada

This state capital is where going wild means exploring the outdoors and enjoying the history and comforts of a vibrant community. Your best days are ahead in Carson City, Nevada!
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Baxter's Not Bashful!

Go on an Urban Stairway Walk in Echo Park

Step up your cardio routine with a climb up the steepest stairway in LA. Baxter Stairs in Echo Park will have you huffing and puffing for 231 concrete steps, delivering a heart-pumping workout with gorgeous views of the city’s icons.
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Skip School for the Beach

Stroll UCSD Campus and Go to a Nearby Beach in La Jolla

Woman hiking to Black's Beach in La Jolla San Diego
Woman hiking down to Black's Beach in La Jolla San Diego
Fallen Star model house teetering on edge of the engineering building at University of California, San Diego
Woman standing at the sculpture of granite as the Paradise Lost Book at University of California, San Diego
Head to UCSD (University of California, San Diego) for a campus stroll followed by a hike down sandstone cliffs to Black’s Beach in La Jolla.
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