Laguna Coast Wilderness Park — Attraction in Laguna Beach

Enjoy hiking here. I have been on most if not all of the various hiking trails on both sides of Laguna Canyon Road and Route 133. Favorites are Sycamore Canyon Trail and at the James Dilley Preserve the Jack Rabbit Trail that completes a loop with the Canyon Trail. My Mom and I hiked six miles from the Nix Nature Center up to the ridgeline trail and continued on past the 73 Toll Road to the Sycamore Canyon Trail 12 years ago when she was 80 and I was 40! It was a beautiful day on the ground breaking and dedication of the beginning of the Nix Nature Center. I also like the Bommer Canyon and Emerald Canyon trails. Once in awhile I see deer when I am out hiking. Also enjoy walking over to Barbara's Lake. Would be nice for the park to put in a few benches by the lake for people to sit and watch the ducks. Similar to what they have over at the Irvine Ranch Water...

Close to the more popular Crystal Cove, Laguna Wilderness is a nice trail that is actually connected to Crystal Cove.

The trails are well maintained, beautiful, and full of fragrant flowers and bird calls. The flora and fauna are quite a sight and a reminder of why SoCal is so popular.

The trails themselves are a good mix of easy and challenging, different grades, surface changes, open stretches, etc. The helpful and friendly staff at the Nix center can help you decide the best trails for you.

There are also lots of events and educational things going on as well.

BONUS: Unlike Crystal Cove, parking is only $3!!!!

Mountain Bikers: I see them, but since I only hike, so can't speak to LC's mt...

One of my favorite places for an intense but rewarding hike. Trails start off really close to the road but within a few minutes of hiking up the hills, you'll find yourself in beautiful and serene wilderness, especially if you go really early in the morning or on a weekday. Full of wildflowers in the late winter and early spring. Hawks and other birds are plentiful as well. Breathtaking views of the ocean on one side and mountains on the other if you get to the higher points. The only negatives I can think of: the parking lot is small and the open hours are pretty short (not sunrise to sunset like a...