The Sunset Cliffs
Veteran visitors claim this is one of the best spots to see the San Diego sunset. The cliffs are located in the 68-acre park which stretches 1½ miles along the beautiful Point Loma peninsula western shoreline, and a for a few miles south of the popular Ocean Beach pier. Here you’ll see dramatic cliff formations and exceptional ocean views. Be sure to watch for the famous mermaid on Ross Rock which extends from the cliff face.
Malibu Creek State Park
Escape the steel and concrete of L.A. 25 miles out of downtown Los Angeles is the scenic Malibu Creek, State Park. The park features 8,000 acres of oak savannas and tall grass plains. Here you can mountain bike, climb rocks, fish, hike, and go horseback riding. Once owned by the famous 20th Century Fox Studios, it has been seen in TV shows and feature films around the world.