Top rated State parks in Whittier, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated State parks in Whittier

Experience the best that Whittier 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 37 places from State park category.

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Crystal Cove State Park

State park

Park has 3.2-mile beach with sandy coves & tide pools, plus 2,400 acres of land for hiking & biking.

4.80 (6.5K reviews) (~48.2 km from centre)

Crystal Cove State Beach

Public beach

👍👍 This is a great little beach. The times I have been there, it has not been crowded. The sea life in the rocky areas are cool to explore. There is a fee to get in and a little walk to the edge of the bluff, which you will then need to walk down either stairs or a ramp, depending on where you enter fr...

4.80 (941 reviews) (~47.35 km from centre)

Crystal Cove Trail

Hiking area

Scenic backcountry area of Crystal Cove State Park offering 18 miles & 2,400 acres of trails.

4.80 (370 reviews) (~46.44 km from centre)

Chino Hills State Park - Chino Hills Entrance

State park

👍👍 I arrived an hour before close, so just did the drive instead of any hiking. Stunning views! Stopped at all the lookouts to take in the massive rolling hills. Loved my brief time here! Definitely plan to return for a hike.

4.80 (138 reviews) (~30.35 km from centre)

California Citrus

State park

👍👍 Super cool, totally stooping for the experience and history.

4.80 (102 reviews) (~56.19 km from centre)

Pelican Point Picnic Area #4

State park

👍👍 Great spot for a picnic! Several tables and amazing views! This trail to the beach although it is paved is very steep. If you park at the west parking areas 1 or 2, the walk down to the beach isn't as steep. Such a beautiful walk on the trails and beach! It does cost to park but it's well worth it....

4.80 (85 reviews) (~46.79 km from centre)

Huntington State Beach

State park

A popular surfing destination, this sandy 121-acre beach also offers a 8.5-mi. paved trail.

4.70 (8.1K reviews) (~37.39 km from centre)

Leo Carrillo State Park

State park

Beach with coastal caves & reefs, plus swimming, surfing, camping, hiking & surf fishing.

4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~83.3 km from centre)

Malibu Creek State Park

State park

Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole.

4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~66.08 km from centre)

Point Mugu State Park

State park

Santa Monica Mountains' park has 5 miles of beach, river canyons, bluffs & 70+ miles of trails.

4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~91.29 km from centre)

Topanga State Park

State park

This 13,150-acre wilderness area features hiking trails winding through nearby canyons & mountains.

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~49.64 km from centre)

Will Rogers State Historic Park

State park

Once Will Rogers' ranch, this park features trails set in the canyon with views of LA & the ocean.

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~45.38 km from centre)

Wildwood Canyon State Park

State park

Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind through 900 acres of Native American & historic ranch lands.

4.70 (292 reviews) (~95.21 km from centre)

Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park

State park

Park with a museum featuring many Native American artifacts & interactive exhibits.

4.70 (277 reviews) (~77.33 km from centre)

Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

Park

🫤 Stayed in one of the cabins near the restaurant. Rustic, but comfortable. The beach is very nicely maintained by the park service crew. The restaurant is quite pricey, but the food is very good. I took off three stars because of the park's custom of setting huge bonfires for small groups of people...

4.70 (161 reviews) (~47.49 km from centre)

Lake Perris State Recreation Area

Park

Reserve on a lake, popular for boating & hikes in rocky terrain home to bobcats & birdlife.

4.60 (8.2K reviews) (~79.64 km from centre)

San Onofre State Beach

Park

Prominent surfing beach known for multiple surf breaks, plus areas for camping, biking & swimming.

4.60 (3.9K reviews) (~78.79 km from centre)

Los Angeles State Historic Park

State park

32 acres of open space with walkways & architectural features, plus Downtown views.

4.60 (3.5K reviews) (~21.45 km from centre)

Chino Hills State Park

State park

State park offers biking, picnicking & hiking, plus on-site bathrooms & water spigots.

4.60 (2K reviews) (~28.86 km from centre)

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve

State park

State nature reserve within the Mojave Desert has 8-mile hikes & a wildflower season March to May.

4.60 (1.8K reviews) (~90.33 km from centre)

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Top rated State parks in Whittier, United States