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3. Eaton Canyon Falls
Take a break from the shopping, clubbing and beaches – L.A is also home to some spectacular and easily accessible nature. This hike, in the Pasadena area, can get crowded on weekends, so aim to do it on a weekday when the locals are at work – this also means that, if you’re driving, you’ll be able to eliminate a section of the trail and park (there’s no parking on weekends) to hike to the base of the waterfall in under an hour and really feel like you’re a million miles away from the bright lights of the big city.
4. Venice Beach
It’s definitely more upmarket than it used to be – and the tourists who come to check it out probably dilute its quirkiness somewhat – but Venice Beach is still a magnet for folk from all walks of life and, as such, an epic spot for some people watching. You’ll see skateboarders, roller bladers and body builders, as well as the occasional person with a rat or snake casually hanging out on their shoulders. And that person over there shouting? Don’t take it personally – they have a cause they’re passionate about and they’re pretty keen for the whole beach to hear about it.
