The Best Hiking Trails in Long Beach

Absolutely loved it. Went with kids aged from 5-2. They all had a good time. We did the 1/4 mile and then 1 mile hike. Hikes were stroller friendly. There were many families with small kids. The hike didn't feel that long because of the coolness from the shaded trees. Kids had fun looking for small animals, insects, birds etc. The nature center itself was very nice too. Kids spend time exploring the different small exhibits. Humming bird feeder outside was a delight. On the hike they do have benches where you can sit and relax. There is a parking fee but that's about it. Who knew you can find a gem of place right in the middle of the city.

This was a strikingly beautiful area to find tucked away in such a well developed area, especially with the concrete encased LA River literally a stone's throw away to contrast with it. The path leading into it isn't terribly well marked, but I would imagine that only allows for more undisturbed bird populations and nesting. The pavilion area at the southern end of the basin is a very soothing area to start the beginning of a walk or to rest at the end of it. While there today, my walking partner and I saw several hares up along the basin edges doing their daily foraging. It's an excellent location for a birder, with a very well developed duck population.

One of the best spots in a signal hill (long beach) to take in the view with a lady friend your buddy or a fat blunt! Pet-friendly, female-friendly, hang out friendly, and definitely 420 friendly! Explore on the other side of the wooden fence there is a nice cliff to look out on and an old water overflow lake that's pretty cool.