Top rated Scenic spots in Los Angeles, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Scenic spots in Los Angeles

Experience the best that Los Angeles has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 24 places from Scenic spot category.

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Eagle Rock

Scenic spot

👍👍 I started at the parking next to GreenLeaf Canyon, then headed up to Eagle Rock. It took my 4 hours in total to go back and fourth but it was all worth it. The drive going to Topanga State Park left me speech as it was driving around the mountain as you got higher you got to see the whole city aroun...

4.90 (189 reviews)

Wisdom Tree

Scenic spot

A steep, short hike leads to this unique, lone-standing tree & sweeping views of Los Angeles.

4.80 (979 reviews)

San Vicente Mountain Park

Park

Scenic former missile launch site with a radar tower plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails.

4.80 (286 reviews)

Charles & Lotte Melhorn Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 Nice place to watch the sunset and see the views of The Valley.

4.80 (150 reviews)

Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Park

Trails lead to picnic areas, grassy fields, a pond/waterfall, city view overlooks & a playground.

4.70 (2.2K reviews)

The Last House on Mulholland, Presented by L.A. Explained

Scenic spot

👍👍 Go during weekdays when parking is allowed on ledgewood dr. There are signs at the bottom of the hill that say the road is closed but you can drive almost all the way up to the viewpoint for the sign. Once at the top of ledgewood park where the signage says parking is allowed and don't take your car...

4.70 (1.4K reviews)

Universal City Overlook

Scenic spot

Landmark scenic overlook built in 1984, offering unobstructed views of Los Angeles & the mountains.

4.70 (1.2K reviews)

Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park

Park

This sizable tract of urban wildland features a large network of trails & dramatic views.

4.70 (891 reviews)

Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Park

This park provides hiking paths through wooded areas & coastal sage scrub & expansive valley views.

4.70 (771 reviews)

Marina del Rey Inlet Park

Park

👍👍 I've been coming here since I was a kid and we would grab burgers to eat in the car while watching the boats go by. Great place to walk or just unwind.

4.70 (570 reviews)