Stoneview Nature Center — Attraction in Culver City

This review is for the hike trail that connects the stone view nature center to the Kenneth hanh state park. Our scouts did a hike here and it was amazing. It was a bit challenging for younger ones but anyone grade 4 and above would have no issues.

From the nature center, follow the path, cross the bridge, get to the Japanese garden. When you get there turn left and follow the red entrance sign to continue on the trail. When you come across another split, turn left to keep going. You are at the right place when you come across a dried up waterfall or water fountain looking area.

Continue up hill until you reach your first Pagoda with amazing views to your left (Hollywood sign) and views to your right.

Continue pass that part to get to 2 sticks built tent or teepee. That was the end of our hike before we rounded back. This was a good ppace for snack break with plenty of shades. All this took roughly 2 hours round trip.

Kiddos loved it and lots to see...

A pleasant community like garden. There are various shrubs, trees, and plants here. They grow berries here, too! Pretty cool thing to see since I've only seen blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries at the market. It's cool to see them growing in nature. This place is hidden, and I found it accidentally as I trekked across the bridge over La Cienega Blvd from Kenneth Hahn State Park. It's very tranquil here, some folks caring for the plants here, and there's a small educational center here, too. There are caterpillars in jars, some in cocoons, as well as some butterflies ready to fly from the small wire cages they emerged in. It's a beautiful place where I'd be comfortable playing my guitar with one of my headphone amps or amPlugs. But it feels a bit out of the way, and I just don't have that kind of time. But if I did, I'd come here more often. Check it out! Don't steal the...

Nice place to escape the city, while still being able to see the city if you want to. In fact, on a clear day, you can see the Hollywood sign in the distance. But, that shouldn't be the reason why you come here. First reason to relax, there's free parking. There are a few covered parking spots, some on pavement, some on gravel, and some free street parking if the lot is full. Roads are narrow and, for some reason, my Google maps program couldn't figure out that I wanted to drive home. It kept giving me walking instructions... But, back to the park. Just a nice, relaxing place to walk around and see, and learn, about nature. Some seating areas if you get tired and some basic exercise equipment if you have excess energy. Definitely worth a...