My Top Outdoor Escapes

Curated byElle Russ8 cardsUpdated Sep 2024
Join me as I explore my favorite hidden gems in CA—beaches, trails, and hikes that inspire adventure and tranquility!
Lake Shrine
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Lake Shrine

Lake Shrine offers a lakeside Meditation Garden with shrines and waterfalls, a hilltop Temple with weekly inspirational services and meditations.

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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Here's a unique and enriching experience for nature and diversity

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Hearst Castle
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Hearst Castle

An amazing Central California Coast vacation destination.

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Zuma Ridge Motorway
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Zuma Ridge Motorway

A scenic and historic trail located in the Santa Monica Mountains!

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Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyon
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Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyon

The gently rounded hills and canyons of Cheeseboro and Palo Comado are older than the steeper, more recently formed Santa Monica Mountains and provide popular terrain for hikers, bikers, and equestrians.

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Sycamore Canyon Trail
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Sycamore Canyon Trail

If you are in to moderately challenging route. Try Conejo Valley! Head out on this 9.5-km out-and-back trail near Malibu, California.

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El Matador State Beach in Malibu, CA
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El Matador State Beach in Malibu, CA

Looking for one of the best and most beautiful beaches in Southern California? Visit El Matador State Beach

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Westward Beach in Malibu, CA
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Westward Beach in Malibu, CA

Westward Beach is the southern and quieter half of Zuma County Beach, a three-mile long sandy stretch of waterfront.

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