Picking oranges seems like a quintessentially Southern California activity. And yet finding a place to take the kids to try it out for themselves wasn’t so easy. Enter Heritage Park in La Verne. It features one of the last working orange groves in Southern California, where visitors can pick fruit right off the tree. The 1.1-acre Heritage Park includes Weber Ranch, home to a … [Read more...]
10 Great Nature Destinations in Malibu
Leo Carrillo SB I’m not going to lie to you: Living less than 30 minutes from Malibu is definitely a perk of life in L.A. – especially if you even remotely enjoy spending time outside. At just 27 miles long and 8 miles wide, Malibu is packed with something for everyone – including beaches, hiking, surfing, swimming, camping and more. There’s certainly no bad time … [Read more...]
Field Report Friday: Polliwog Park
Along with plenty of traditional park features – like multiple play structures, picnic tables, park benches and an exercise course – Manhattan Beach’s Polliwog Park also has a lot to offer nature lovers. There’s the large pond that takes center stage within the 18-acre park. It’s home to migratory birds, making it a great spot for little ones to practice their bird watching … [Read more...]
Field Report Friday: Hopkins Wilderness Park
Hopkins Wilderness Park is an 11-acre slice of nature smack dab in the middle of the otherwise urban setting of Redondo Beach. It’s easy enough to pass right by without a second glance. But wow! What you’d be missing! Hopkins Wilderness Park was created in the late 70s as a center for camping, nature study and conservation. The park features four ecological habitats: forest, … [Read more...]
10 Places to Explore Nature in Los Angeles This Winter
Shortly after I started this blog some 2+ years ago, I wrote a post about the best spots in Los Angeles for winter outdoor fun. We’ve explored a lot more places since then, so I figured an updated version was in order. BEACHES & TIDE POOLS Beaches are overlooked (read: empty) during winter. Bring a jacket – and maybe a kite – and take advantage of having the place … [Read more...]