- Our list of the best things to do in Gardena, California, features the top 1256 nearby activities — including 440 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gardena, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
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28.5 Miles
Accessible by a dirt trail, Tunnels to Nowhere is a secluded, mountainside tunnel that hikers and other urban explorers can visit. The hike is approximately two hours long and is uphill.
28.5 Miles
Known as 'pocket park', Edwards Park offers space for outdoor recreation in an urban setting. The area is fenced and contains park benches, turf ground cover, swing sets, a jungle gym, and drinking fountain.
28.6 Miles
The only government certified bungee company in the state of California is Bungee America. They offer a permanent jump site on the Bridge to Nowhere with full-day bungee adventures with hiking.
28.6 Miles
75%
138 votes
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
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The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park houses an extensive collection of animals, birds and reptiles as well as numerous interactive experiences that adults and kids can enjoy. The zoo features a rainforest maze, a conservation education theater and a zoofari express train ride.
28.6 Miles
The Bridge to Nowhere is a famous stopping point in California which runs over the San Gabriel River. It originally did have a road leading to the bridge in the 1930s, but the road was washed away in 1938 which resulted in the name of the Bridge to Nowhere.
28.6 Miles
Visitors can see quite a few animals at Santa Ana Zoo, such as a bald eagle, anteater, camel, and many monkeys. Kids can also ride the carousel or train, visit the children's farm and play on the playground.
28.6 Miles
Standing at over 8,000 ft., Iron Mountain, often called Big Iron, offers hiking for the seasoned hiker. Listed as the most difficult mountain in the Southern California region, the 14 mile, 12 hour, climb is not for the faint hearted.
28.7 Miles
90%
52 votes
3101 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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The Gondola Adventures, Inc. - Private Cruises takes passengers through quaint canals guided by a charming gondolier. There are several touring options, including ones that take off right as the sun sets as well as romantic packages for marriage proposals.
28.7 Miles
The Wedge is a surfing spot that provides visitors with the chance to go skim boarding, bodysurfing, body boarding, and surfing. The location has been featured in songs by the likes of Dick Dale and All Time Low.
28.7 Miles
3101 W Coast Hwy, Ste 160, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Newport Fun Tours provides electric boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, as well as beach cruiser bikes, electric loungers, and Segways. View a bird sanctuary, marine mammals, sea birds, fish and other marine life in the 880 acre Newport Harbor.