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17 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
State park17 miles southeast · straight-line distance
State park in California, United States.
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Town26 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Ventura County, California, United States.
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27 miles east · straight-line distance
State park of California, United States.
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Town30 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in the northwestern Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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Town34 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States.
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Things to do37 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (46 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Theme park located in Valencia, California.
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Things to do41 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (52 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles.
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National park site46 miles southwest · straight-line distance
National park of the United States.
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48 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (59 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Protected area.
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Town49 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (56 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Los Angeles County, State of California, United States.
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State park58 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Natural reserve in California.
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61 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (82 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Public beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.
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Outdoors71 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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National park site79 miles northeast · straight-line distance
U.S. National Monument in Keene, Kern County, California.
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Ski area89 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (104 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Southern California.
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96 miles east · straight-line distance
Waterfalls on Bonita Creek in San Bernardino County, California.
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Ski area122 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (141 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 83 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
15 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (22 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Circle X Ranch Group Campground is closed until further notice. There is no estimated re-opening date.
BikingCampingClimbingHikingPicnickingWildlife viewing
17 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the stairwell from the Landing Cove, they will be rewarded with a campground perched on the bluffs with magnificent coastal views.
BeachBirdingBoatingCampingFishingGuided Interpretive WalksHikingHistory
18 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Lake Casitas is formed by Casitas Dam , which is a feature of the Ventura Project . Lake Casitas Recreation Area offers one of the nations best bass fishing areas.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingNature educationPicnickingRanger programs
22 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (33 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Wheeler Gorge Campground is a great place for families to explore the Los Padres National Forest all year long. Informative tours of the area are led by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center.
BikingCampingFishingHikingSwimming
23 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Holiday Group Campground is a relaxing location to enjoy nature all year long; a quick escape from the bustle of the city. It provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking and horseback riding.
BikingCampingHikingRanger programsSwimming
23 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (43 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Break free from reality and take a scenic cruise along fabulous Highway 33 for a short drive from Ojai to Rose Valley Campground and Day Use Area.
BikingCamping
24 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (45 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Leave the city vibe behind as you meander down a winding, partially paved, narrow road that leads you into wooded Middle Lion Campground and day use area. Relax next to the running creek, take a refreshing dip, or hike the nearby trails.
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24 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Fantastic ocean views and relaxing beach time is practically guaranteed at Scorpion Canyon Campground, the most family-friendly campsite on Santa Cruz Island.
BeachBirdingBoatingCampingEvening ProgramsFishingGuided Interpretive WalksHiking
24 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails.
BikingCampingClimbingHikingHorseback riding
26 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
A high mountain valley encircled by deep canyons, steep ridgelines, and rocky pinnacles, Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge is the gateway into California condor country.
Ranger programs
31 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (62 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
At an elevation of 7,000 feet, Reyes Peak Campground, rises above the Sespe Wilderness and is situated along a ridge with spectacular views of the Cuyama Badlands on one side and the Pacific Ocean from the other side.
BikingCamping
31 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
For a truly remote getaway full of backpacking and breathtaking scenery, take a backcountry trip to Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground. Del Norte is currently the only backcountry campground on Santa Cruz Island.
BackpackingBirdingCampingHikingPhotographyWildernessWildlife viewing
32 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (61 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Perfectly situated high above the Sespe Wilderness offering stunning views of the valley below and the Channel Islands in the distance lies Pine Mountain Campground.
BikingCamping
34 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (67 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style.
BikingCampingFishing
37 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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37 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (66 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Rancho Nuevo Campground is a primitive campground with 2 sites on a grassy canyon bottom, 4-wheel drive access only. Road is subject to close in the winter.
Camping
39 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
This facility does not accept reservations. Emigrant Landing is the largest day use recreation area on beautiful Pyramid Lake. Located just 90 minutes from Los Angeles, it is the perfect getaway without the long drive.
BoatingCampingFishingWater sports
39 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Los Alamos Campground is located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, offering a restful experience without the lengthy travel time.
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40 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Sepulveda Dam's recreation facilities are managed by the City of Los Angeles Parks.
BikingBoatingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
41 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Upper Oso Campground provides ample opportunity for exploration of California's coastal mountains. It is a family-friendly campground, equipped with equestrian sites, and is close to a variety of trails and several mountain streams.
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingSwimming
42 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (57 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, Sage Hill Campground is a great group camping spot with easy access to the Santa Ynez River.
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44 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources.
BoatingCampingDivingFishingHikingPaddlingPicnickingSnorkeling
45 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The City of Los Angeles manages the extensive day-use facilities, including golf and riding stables, are available at this site in the San Fernando Valley.
BoatingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
48 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The waters that swirl around the five islands within Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary create a special place for several species of plants and animals.
BoatingDivingFishingKayakingPaddlingPhotographyRanger programsSnorkeling
53 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Cachuma Reservoir, formed by Bradbury Dam , offers a prime recreational opportunity for the south central coast area of California.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHotel/Lodge/Resort Fs OwnedNature education
64 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Traver Ranch was established in the 1940's when the family purchased approximately 800 acres and began building the large block house that still stands along the edge of Soda Lake Road.
HikingHorseback ridingPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
65 miles east · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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65 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This project is managed by Los Angeles County Parks and the City of Pico Rivera. Whittier Narrows has no permanent pool.
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67 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
All vehicles including UTVs on the monument must be street-legal (DMV plated) and all vehicles must stay on roads. REMINDER: Please follow warning signs and respect private property when visiting your public lands.
BikingCampingHorseback ridingHuntingNature educationPhotographyWildlife viewing
67 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Temblor Recreation Area was newly designated in the Bakersfield RMP (December 2014) and provides opportunities for OHV riding on a network of over 200 miles of designated routes, recreational shooting, hunting, and other dispersed forms of…
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67 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Van Matre family owned several farm properties throughout the plain. This property, known to them as "The Camp" was orginally homesteaded by Jerry Hagerty in 1930.
HikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWildlife viewing
69 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Facilities at Santa Fe are operated by Los Angeles County Parks. Swimming, fishing, non-power boating, hiking and picnicking are available. Of interest are the five distinct biological communities within the area.
BoatingFishingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
71 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1972, Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect vital coastal habitats for rare and endangered species.
Ranger programs
75 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The recreation facilities at this project are managed by the City of Fullerton (CA) Community Services. Golf and tennis are main attractions at this project, located among the picturesque rolling hills in the City of Fullerton.
BikingHikingHorseback ridingHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedPicnicking
77 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by Orange County, CA, there are facilities fishing, picnics, nature exhibits, handball and field sports. No permanent pool.
PicnickingWildlife viewing
77 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The sandstone formation at Painted Rock has long drawn the attention of Carrizo Plain National Monument visitors. About 3,000 - 4,000 years ago, Native Americans began to paint their sacred images with the alcove of the rock.
HikingWildlife viewing
79 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by Orange County, there is no permanent pool, but varied facilities such as fishing, picnic areas, a nature trail, and tennis. The site of the historic oil boom town of Olinda. Adjoins Chino Hills State Park.
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79 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The center offers the visitor interpretive displays and exhibits explaining the uniqueness of the Carrizo Plain and adjoining Elkhorn Plain.
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79 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The El Saucito Ranch house is the oldest standing house in the Carrizo Plain National Monument, dating back to circa 1878. This is the only ranch house in the monument to have been occupied from the pioneer period to modern day.
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83 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
A normally dry lake bed, covers an area of about 3,000 acres. It is the largest remaining natural alkali wetland in southern California and the only closed basin within the coastal mountains.
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From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Leo Carrillo State Park, Simi Valley, Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, Santa Barbara. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 17 miles southeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 26 miles east in a straight line; driving takes about 40 min over 30 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 27 miles east in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 42 miles, including Circle X Ranch Group Campground (15 miles southeast), Anacapa Island (17 miles southwest), Wheeler Gorge (22 miles north). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.