Temescal Gateway Park
Temescal Gateway Park
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Shanelle
Santa Monica, CA7,718 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Casual single track hike with ocean views. This is a family friendly hike and right off the PCH. We took a loop by heading up from Temescal Ridge Trail and came down the Temescal Canyon Trail. The trail is mostly exposed so be sure to wear sunblock and bring enough water! There is some shade, but not a ton. The views are really pretty, as you can see the vast expanse of blue ocean as well as the skylines of Century City and DTLA. There is a small “waterfall” that’s more like a brook, but there were some families eating lunch there. There are signs saying that dogs aren’t allowed but we saw people flouting that. It’s open during covid and I’m glad to see that most people wore masks.
It’s $12 to park and you can pay via credit card. Otherwise, you can try to find street parking on Temescal Canyon Rd (but be sure to read the street signs! Parking tickets in Malibu are not cheap). The park is also a good spot to throw a frisbee or take a leisurely walk.
It’s $12 to park and you can pay via credit card. Otherwise, you can try to find street parking on Temescal Canyon Rd (but be sure to read the street signs! Parking tickets in Malibu are not cheap). The park is also a good spot to throw a frisbee or take a leisurely walk.
Written July 4, 2020
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Michael d
19 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Love this place for a quick hike before work or if in need of a nature fix in a pinch. Steep elevation gain rewarded with views of ocean and DTLA. Easy to find and plenty of parking. Hint:
Park on sunset Blvd. To avoid $10 parking fee.
Park on sunset Blvd. To avoid $10 parking fee.
Written October 26, 2016
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Denise D
Agoura Hills, CA874 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Located near UCLA makes it a popular, busy spot, however it still has a lovely outdoor feel for being located in the City. It's a moderate hike and you will normally see other folks during the walk so safety is not an issue. There are really terrific views and it's worth bringing your camera or I Phone for some pics. If you want a longer, harder hike, head up the Coast to Malibu and try the backbone trail or conservancy trail at Puerco Canyon.
Written July 2, 2015
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Jason H
Orange County, CA25 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Temescal Gateway Park has beautiful trails to explore. I'm happy to pay the parking fee to use and support park.
If you visit, MAKE SURE to stop completely at all stop signs, even those without cross roads or painted cross walks. I had a $100 private property "stop sign camera" ticket sent to me the last time I visited.
If you visit, MAKE SURE to stop completely at all stop signs, even those without cross roads or painted cross walks. I had a $100 private property "stop sign camera" ticket sent to me the last time I visited.
Written March 7, 2022
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OzzieUsGirl
Duluth, GA38 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
When I lived in L.A. I did this hike almost every weekend. It you just go up to Skull rock and come back it's about 45-60 mins hike, depending how in shape you are. If you want to hike for longer the trail continues up and inland and connects to many other trails so you could hike all day if desired. The views are stupendous of the coastline and city and I never tired of them even though I hiked this trail so often. I would not take younger children or someone who is unfit on this hike as it is quite steep on the way up. For free parking park on Temescal Canyon Rd rather than in the lot for the park.
Written November 20, 2014
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Don K
Los Angeles, CA157 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
I used to live just next door to this place so I know every inch of this place. You forget how beautiful a place is until you move away. I visit here about 4 or 5 times a year and every season is different. You're most likely run into snakes in the spring. Winter is very green and beautiful with the waterfall rushing and the creek really flowing, especially after a rain. Summer is very dry here but still beautiful with sycamores and native chaparral still green. Fall you see a little color as the sycamores lose their leaves but nothing beautiful like the East Coast. The hike can be 20 miles or 2.5 miles depending on which trail you take. It connects to the Topanga State Park and the Backbone Trail so it can go on for miles. Overall, I love this place and have been bringing my 12 year old daughter with me lately. She loves this place too.
Written June 27, 2013
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Laura R
Los Angeles, CA21 contributions
Mar 2013 • Friends
It takes about 30-45 minutes to summit if you are a moderate hiker and keep a good pace. It is a workout! Mix between packed dirt and loose rocky terrain so wear real sneakers. Do not go on this hike without water. Wear sunscreen, lots of direct sun exposure. There are breath-taking views every 5 minutes on the way up and the peak offers a 360 view of Santa Monica, Malibu, vineyards, and LA. Bring your camera, you will want to take many pictures. You'll see beautiful flowers, hummingbirds and lizards along the way.
This trail isn't as busy as Runyon Canyon, not nearly as many dogs and you don't need to get dressed up either for this one. (you know what I mean if you've been to Runyon). The views are far more impressive also.
The park is pretty big and there are lots of trails to explore. Great spots around the base for picnicking, sunbathing, or frisbee.
Clean bathroom facilities available.
Costs $7 to park, you must pay with cash. Abide all stops signs and the speed limit!!! There are cameras at all stops, you WILL get a big ticket if you aren't careful. Enjoy!!
This trail isn't as busy as Runyon Canyon, not nearly as many dogs and you don't need to get dressed up either for this one. (you know what I mean if you've been to Runyon). The views are far more impressive also.
The park is pretty big and there are lots of trails to explore. Great spots around the base for picnicking, sunbathing, or frisbee.
Clean bathroom facilities available.
Costs $7 to park, you must pay with cash. Abide all stops signs and the speed limit!!! There are cameras at all stops, you WILL get a big ticket if you aren't careful. Enjoy!!
Written March 14, 2013
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Kashberry
Los Angeles, CA23 contributions
I went to Temescal Gateway Park today, Sunday, August 31st, 2008. It costs $5 to park, and you have to use a self paying envelope.
The Park itself is small but very beautiful. There are plenty of places to rest and enjoy a picnic in a scene that seems far away from usual LA city life.
There are a few trails to choose from, all of which end up connecting in some way. The hike we chose today was going up the trail that leads towards the waterfall. It is a little over a mile to the waterfall.
The trail was good for amateurs and it winded through the canyon along a dried up creek.
The waterfall was non-existent, as expected, but the hike was still very nice. I wanted to go further (at which point the trail suddly got much steeper) but I was losing daylight (and was with my sisters, hence good for amateurs ;).
You can look at my pictures to see what kind of scenery to expect. There is a great view if you take a longer trail or go further down the trail we chose.
(I'll be there in the Spring)
The Park itself is small but very beautiful. There are plenty of places to rest and enjoy a picnic in a scene that seems far away from usual LA city life.
There are a few trails to choose from, all of which end up connecting in some way. The hike we chose today was going up the trail that leads towards the waterfall. It is a little over a mile to the waterfall.
The trail was good for amateurs and it winded through the canyon along a dried up creek.
The waterfall was non-existent, as expected, but the hike was still very nice. I wanted to go further (at which point the trail suddly got much steeper) but I was losing daylight (and was with my sisters, hence good for amateurs ;).
You can look at my pictures to see what kind of scenery to expect. There is a great view if you take a longer trail or go further down the trail we chose.
(I'll be there in the Spring)
Written September 1, 2008
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ArlingtonNOVA
Arlington, VA47 contributions
Jun 2020
This is a beautiful park. We picnicked there under large trees and then took a hike. Most of the trail was shaded as far as we took it.
Written June 28, 2020
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Lace V
2 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
PSA: Don't drive or park there unless you're prepared for $100+ tickets. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority will photograph and video your vehicle so they may send you tickets in the mail. Tickets you legally have to pay. Horrible that this is allowed to go on while people are trying to enjoy nature with their families. It never ends in LA.
Written January 16, 2019
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We are going to be in LA next weekend. Would love to do something outdoors and different. Staying in Beverly Hills.
Is this a good choice for mid June??
Written June 12, 2015
This would be a good choice and not too far from Beverly Hills. Another great hike, but further away up PCH is La Jolla Canyon.
Written June 12, 2015
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