Runyon Canyon
ExperienceWest Hollywood#18 of 50

Runyon Canyon

Los Angeles, California

Photo: Joshua Goose

The most accessible hike in LA, and the views earn every drop of sweat. The trail climbs from Hollywood up to a ridgeline with 360-degree views of the basin, the Hollywood sign, and on clear days, Catalina. It's a scene — dogs, influencers, serious hikers, casual walkers — but the panorama from the top is democratic. Everyone gets the same jaw-drop.

Insider tip

Enter from the Fuller Avenue gate for fewer crowds. Go early morning or late afternoon — midday sun is punishing.

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