- Our list of the best things to do in Lake Forest, California, features the top 716 nearby activities — including 280 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lake Forest, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Lake Forest, CA , followed by 695 popular activities in nearby cities, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, San Clemente, Orange, Irvine, Garden Grove, Buena Park, Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Fullerton, Westminster, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Chino Hills, La Habra, Fountain Valley, Mission Viejo, Lake Elsinore, Brea, Aliso Viejo, Cypress, Seal Beach, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Norco, Rancho Santa Margarita, Yorba Linda, Corona, Placentia, Chino, Riverside, Diamond Bar, La Mirada, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Menifee, Joshua Tree, Murrieta and Perris
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5755 S. Palos Verdes Dr. at Barkantine St., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Designed by the son of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Glass Church, or Wayfarers Chapel, is a beautiful piece of architecture in the redwoods of Rancho Palos Verdes. The chapel also features expansive gardens overlooking the Pacific ocean.
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Donated to the city in 1929, Caroline Park is named for the sister of park benefactor Olivia Stokes. It features a trail that takes visitors along native trees and shrubs that are home to birds, mammals and other animals.
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A large open green space with multiple pavilions and gazebos, Mary Henley Park offers ample space for sports, picnicking, and relaxation. The park features sports fields, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
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5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Those seeking a scenic hike and unique marine life will appreciate Abalone Cove Shoreline Park & Ecological Reserve. The park features breathtaking views from the bluff, crisscrossing trails and abundant sea life in its two beaches and tide pools.
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Monrovia Canyon Park was first opened in 1911 and offers three trail heads that are open year-round and lead to Monrovia Falls. There is also a renovated cabin that provides 1,200 square feet of private event space.
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Theatregoers can enjoy a show under the stars with a visit to the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, California. Visitors can enjoy a picnic dinner while watching these professional outdoor plays for a full entertainment experience.
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The Western Science Center showcases an array of Ice Age fossils and Native American artifacts that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. One of their most popular exhibits is 'Max', the largest mastodon found in the Western United States, as well as 'Xena', a Columbian mammoth.
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5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Dogs are permitted in the upper picnic area and on designated trails of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. This park features two beaches, tide pools, bluff top viewing areas, and trails throughout the area to bring family and friends.
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Emery Park offers visitors the chance to cook in its kitchen facility or with its barbeque pits. The location also features playground equipment, an activity room, picnic areas, and an open grass area.
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At 3422 feet, Potato Mountain stands guard over the western slopes of the mouth of San Antonio Canyon above Claremont. On a clear day, visitors can view the suburban sprawl of Pomona Valley and beyond to the ocean.