Join L.A. Times outdoors journalist Jaclyn Cosgrove on a hike through the Santa Monica Mountains to Sycamore Canyon Falls.

From public art installations and panoramic summits to beachside strolls and birdwatching, the Bay’s islands offer abundant ...

The 2.5-mile trek features desert plants, wildlife sightings, and educational signs on local ecology and geology.

Leo Carrillo State Park offers not only 1.5 miles of beach but also a stunning hike that is the perfect way to start a day of ...