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Two ponds which are connected by a recirculating stream is at the heart of Conejo Creek North Park. The site is also home to the local Teen Center, Main Library branch, and Senior Center.
24.2 Miles
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236 votes
E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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A historic but deserted mountain resort is the end goal of Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail. The trail itself steadily climbs up the east slope of Los Flores Canyon until reaching the resort ruins that features many historic plaques and wide sweeping views of the area.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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At 5 miles round trip, Echo Mountain Via The Ridgeline Trail offers visitors a historic trail with ruins of a resort and railroads to explore. The trail is lined with native vegetation including the California poppy.
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Originally opened in 1893, the Mt Lowe Railway Trail is a hiking trail that offers access to Echo Mountain as well as the Alpine Tavern. The trail inclines up Rubio Canyon to an Echo mountain house.
24.2 Miles
95%
233 votes
Angels Gate Park, 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
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Korean Friendship Bell is a bronze bell that is housed in a stone pavilion located in Angel's Gate Park. The bell is made of more than seventeen tons of copper, tin, gold, nickel, phosphorus, and lead.
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Cabrillo Beach is a white sand beach that is patrolled by life guards during the summer months. The beach features barbecue pits, picnic tables, play areas for kids, and jet ski and swimming areas.
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Mayfair Park is a park featuring a playground with a unique dinosaur bone play structure. The park also offers both covered and uncovered picnic areas as well as ball fields and a fitness circuit.
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San Martin Park is a recreational area that is ideal for families with young children. It features two large playgrounds, uniquely decorated with two giant horse-drawn pumpkin carriages, as well as several basketball courts and a baseball field.
24.3 Miles
74%
38 votes
1350 Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
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Built in 2001 the 3.5 acre Conejo Creek Dog Park is a special park designed for dogs and their owners. The parks two sections offer playing and running areas for large or small dogs.
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86%
144 votes
3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731
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The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a public aquarium that has a sandy beach exhibit, an open ocean exhibit, and a rocky shores exhibit. The aquarium has educational programs for schools and individuals.