Angeles-Nationalforst
Los Angeles
family outingslocal gems
nature
Nature in Los Angeles
Los Angeles offers a surprisingly rich encounter with nature for a sprawling urban region. The Angeles National Forest stretches across the mountains to the north, accessible in part via the California State Route 2, while Mulholland Drive winds through the hills with sweeping views of the city and its natural surroundings. The Los Angeles Zoo is home to animals from around the world, and the Aquarium of the Pacific brings the ocean's biodiversity into focus. Green retreats like Forest Lawn Memorial Park provide calm spaces woven between the city's major corridors, including Sunset Boulevard, Pico Boulevard, and the Interstate 405.
7 places · Los Angeles, United States · Editorially curated
Angeles-Nationalforst Aquarium of the Pacific Aquarium of the Pacific
Los Angeles
family outingslocal gemsknowledgeCalifornia State Route 2 California State Route 2
Los Angeles
outdoor activitieslocal gemsgreat viewsCalifornia State Route 2 is a state highway stretching across Southern California that ranks among the most scenic drives in the Greater Los Angeles area. A particularly popular section runs through the San Gabriel Mountains — known as the Angeles Crest Highway — winding through dense forest, alongside canyons, and across high plateaus with sweeping views to the horizon. Designated as an official route in 1934, SR-2 connects urban areas such as La Cañada Flintridge with remote mountain regions and recreation areas. For motorcyclists, drivers, cyclists, and hikers alike, it is one of the most popular escapes from the urban bustle of the LA metropolis.
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Los Angeles
culturehistoryForest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Los Angeles, is far more than an ordinary cemetery. Since its founding in 1906, it has evolved into a place where art, architecture and nature combine in a unique way. Life-size replicas of famous artworks — including Michelangelo's David — and elaborate recreations of historic churches dot the sweeping grounds. The park serves as the final resting place of numerous Hollywood icons, among them Clark Gable, Walt Disney and Jean Harlow. Today Forest Lawn is a popular destination that invites visitors to reflect and discover artistic masterpieces in a serene setting.
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Los Angeles
culturehistoryForest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills is one of the world's most famous cemeteries and the final resting place of an extraordinary roll call of film legends, musicians, and artists. Founded in 1906, it was conceived as a park-like sanctuary — manicured lawns, sculpture groupings, and faithful reproductions of celebrated European artworks. Among those buried here are Bette Davis, Liberace, and many other icons of the entertainment world. Located on Forest Lawn Drive in the San Fernando Valley, the site transcends its function as a burial ground and is experienced by many as an open-air museum: a quiet green island amid the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Zoo Los Angeles Zoo
Los Angeles
local gemsknowledgeThe Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States, and opened in 1966 across a 54-hectare site. It is home to around 2,200 animals from approximately 270 species, combining zoological exhibitions with a botanical garden. The zoo is particularly well known for its endangered species breeding programmes – including the California condor, whose extinction in the wild was averted in part through captive breeding here. Owned by the City of Los Angeles, it is one of the most visited zoos on the American West Coast.
Oakwood Recreation Center Oakwood Recreation Center
Los Angeles
outdoor activitiesfamily outingslocal gems
Keep exploring
Other themes in Los Angeles
nature in other cities
These places are just the beginning.
Rate places with a swipe — TravelType learns from your tags what you love and curates your own map. Private until you choose to share.