Best Runs in Los Angeles

Oxnard: Beach, Marina, Park

Los Angeles: North to Santa Barbara

An easy ~5 mile out and back run featuring a harbor-side path/sidewalk along Channel Islands Harbor to Oxnard Beach Park. Great views of the harbor and impressive boats. Add on or combine with the ~5 mile beach.

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Santa Monica: Pallisades Park

Los Angeles, CA

By the Beach | Iconic | Parks

The 1.6 mile path along Pallisades Park, above the beach, is a real treat: a beautiful, palm-lined greenway with lots of star-gazing and views of the Santa Monica Pier. There are steps down to the beach, too

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Santa Monica: Strand Beach Path

Los Angeles, CA

Few cities in the world rival L.A. for fantastic beach running options. This 22-mile path starts at Rogers Beach in the north, to Venice, Manhattan, and Redondo beaches, ending at Torrance Beach in the south.

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Venice Beach: Boardwalk, Canal Paths

Los Angeles, CA

The iconic Los Angeles run -- famous Ocean Front Walk, beach, 'Grand Canal' paths, marina path all in one! We've put together a 6.5 mile loop combining these, which can be easily modified or added onto.

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Manhattan Beach to Redondo Beach

Los Angeles, CA

By the Beach | Multi-Use Trails | Great Beach Runs | Rails-to-Trails | Waterfront Promenades

An iconic L.A. beach run and one of our favorite sections of the 22-mile Marvin Braude Trail. A highlight is “The Strand”, which pokes out for nearly 1 mile, affording great views. For extra cardio, do "the stairs"!

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Griffith Park

Los Angeles, CA

Great Views | Hilly | Historic / Tourist | Parks | National Parks

The largest municipal park with urban wilderness in the U.S., with 53 miles of trails and fire roads, many good for running. Attractions include the L.A. Zoo, Griffith Observatory, Autry National Center, and the Greek Theatre.

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The Famous Hollywood Tour

Los Angeles, CA

Historic / Tourist

An iconic run in L.A. that takes you by some famous places: Electric Fountain on Wilshire Blvd., famous shops, Beverly Wilshire, Rodeo Drive, South Robertson Drive, Beverly Hills homes.

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Pepperdine University & Malibu Bluffs

Los Angeles, CA

Great Views | Hilly | Universities

A hilly run incorporating the spectacular campus setting of Pepperdine University, views of the Pacific from Malibu Bluffs, Legacy Park, paths around the Malibu Lagoon, and a flat section along the water.

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Palos Verdes Peninsula

Los Angeles, CA

Along the Water | By the Beach | Hilly | Blossoms & Blooms | Olmsted

The Palos Verdes Peninsula offers significant opportunities for running. There are some great roads with incredible ocean views, and a huge network of trails, some suitable for running, others more rugged.

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Long Beach Waterfront

Long Beach, CA

A wonderful series of paved paths along the water, running from the Aquarium in Long Beach for 7+ miles south to the Peninsula in Belmont Shore. Great water views, passing Shoreline Village, Marina Green, Junipero Beach, & more. Beach also runnable.

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Bayfront Delight: Seal Beach, Marina Area, Naples

Long Beach, CA

Along the Water | By the Beach | Iconic

A very scenic run in the Seal Beach and and Naples areas, consisting of numerous paths along Alamitos Bay and around the Marina. If you like boats, this is an especially nice run! Full loop is nearly 10 miles, but good options to shorten/lengthen.

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Huntington Beach to Newport Beach Trail

Orange County, CA

By the Beach | Multi-Use Trails

Wide, paved bike path that goes 10.5 miles from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach. In parts, the trail is literally right next to the beach. Popular and festive on a nice day. We've included a map and table with segment distances.

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Laguna Niguel and Dana Point Waterfront

Orange County, CA

Along the Water | Great Views | Iconic | Trail Running

One of the most spectacular runs in southern California. A series of headlands and cliffs overlooking Dana Point and Strands Beach, with great views. One can put together a terrific run, with parks, trails, and paths along the harbor and marina.

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Crystal Cove State Park

Orange County, CA

By the Beach | Great Views | Hilly | Trail Running | Great Beach Runs

Run a beach and a canyon all in one run! Fantastic state park has a 2.5+ mile paved coastal trail and 10+ miles of backcountry trails in Moro Canyon. You can enjoy the promenade, with great views, or do a more strenuous trail run with 2,000 feet elevation gain!

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Irvine Regional Park

Orange County, CA

Parks

Pleasant, 475-acre park with several miles of trails nestled among a grove of heritage oak and sycamore trees. Best bets are 4-mile Equestrian Loop, 3 mile Horseshoe Loop Trail 1.3 mile Road Runner loop. Paved & dirt paths.

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Anaheim Hills & Regional Parks

Anaheim, CA

Hilly | Iconic | Parks | Trail Running

A series of regional parks 10 miles east of Anaheim offer a terrific variety of running options. Most extensive are Irvine Regnal Park and and Peters Canyon Regional Park. Yorba Regional Park is pretty, with 4 lakes and the Santa Ana River Trail.

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The 15 Best Runs in Greater Los Angeles

Oxnard: Beach, Marina, Park

Los Angeles: North to Santa Barbara

Santa Monica: Pallisades Park

Los Angeles, CA

Santa Monica: Strand Beach Path

Los Angeles, CA

Venice Beach: Boardwalk, Canal Paths

Los Angeles, CA

Manhattan Beach to Redondo Beach

Los Angeles, CA

Griffith Park

Los Angeles, CA

The Famous Hollywood Tour

Los Angeles, CA

Pepperdine University & Malibu Bluffs

Los Angeles, CA

Palos Verdes Peninsula

Los Angeles, CA

Long Beach Waterfront

Long Beach, CA

Bayfront Delight: Seal Beach, Marina Area, Naples

Long Beach, CA

Huntington Beach to Newport Beach Trail

Orange County, CA

Laguna Niguel and Dana Point Waterfront

Orange County, CA

Crystal Cove State Park

Orange County, CA

Irvine Regional Park

Orange County, CA

Anaheim Hills & Regional Parks

Anaheim, CA

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The 15 Best Runs in Greater Los Angeles

Oxnard: Beach, Marina, Park

Los Angeles: North to Santa Barbara

Santa Monica: Pallisades Park

Los Angeles, CA

Santa Monica: Strand Beach Path

Los Angeles, CA

Venice Beach: Boardwalk, Canal Paths

Los Angeles, CA

Manhattan Beach to Redondo Beach

Los Angeles, CA

Griffith Park

Los Angeles, CA

The Famous Hollywood Tour

Los Angeles, CA

Pepperdine University & Malibu Bluffs

Los Angeles, CA

Palos Verdes Peninsula

Los Angeles, CA

Long Beach Waterfront

Long Beach, CA

Bayfront Delight: Seal Beach, Marina Area, Naples

Long Beach, CA

Huntington Beach to Newport Beach Trail

Orange County, CA

Laguna Niguel and Dana Point Waterfront

Orange County, CA

Crystal Cove State Park

Orange County, CA

Irvine Regional Park

Orange County, CA

Anaheim Hills & Regional Parks

Anaheim, CA

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