Palisades Park
6 people recommendvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Palisades Park, a bluff-top park above the Pacific in Santa Monica. Several visitors praise its views, and several suggest it works well for a stroll or as part of a longer walk. One visitor says the crowd is a relaxed mix of dog walkers and group yoga, calmer than the Santa Monica Pier area.
Address
Palisades Park, Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Walks
- Known for
- Bluff top walk above the Pacific, Running track down the middle, Ocean views from the bluffs
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/hampstr2854 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Recommends a long bluff-top walk with a running track and ocean views.
- Recommendsu/cyberspacestation in r/LosAngeles · Jul 2026
Suggests exploring Palisades Park as part of a longer walk that goes beyond the oceanfront.
- Recommendsu/hexanonPrime in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Suggests strolling its palm-lined paths for ocean vistas.
- Recommendsu/eugeniusbastard in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024crowds
Enjoys its scenery and relaxed mix of dog walkers and yoga groups.
- Recommendsu/owen__wilsons__nose in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026photography
Suggests taking in the views from Palisades Park during a beach day in Santa Monica.
- Recommendsu/nigelst in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2024
Loves Palisades Park above PCH in Santa Monica.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.