I was looking for a dog-friendly hike that's close enough for a day trip,…read more Wildwood Regional Park I was the perfect find! We hiked out to Paradise Falls, and while the view from a distance had me thinking, "That's it?"... once you get closer, it's actually beautiful. The weather was in the 80s, with the cool breeze made the hike so much more enjoyable (especially on the steeper parts). My pup had the best time too! I would've loved to let him run free, but this isn't an off-leash park. What I really loved is that there are so many different trails. Whether you're in the mood for a quick walk, a jog, or a longer hike, you'll find a route that fits. There were lots of people out enjoying the scenery, and the nearby town has plenty of cute spots to grab a bite afterward. It was such a fun outing. I would totally do it again!

One of the best trails in Thousand Oaks. The network is pretty large, from lizard rock down to the…read morewaterfall, and box canyon. It's a great place to watch this sunset and just get away. It changes during each season and is really beautiful when there is a bloom. I've had many magical moments here, and highly recommend.

Such a beautiful hike to the waterfall and easy to find plus great view of the sunsetread more

A friend recently took me to Paradise Falls, and it was such a beautiful and peaceful experience…read more We started on the Teepee Trail where we saw a really cool teepee structure, then continued down to the bottom of the falls. The waterfall is stunning from below, and the view from the top is just as spectacular. Along the way we explored a small cave and passed two beautiful creeks. We even saw some ducks flying overhead, which made the whole hike feel even more special. After that, we hiked uphill on the Teepee Trail, stopped at Lizard Rock, and eventually made our way back to the parking lot. The views throughout the hike are wonderful and so peaceful there's nothing like disconnecting and reconnecting with nature here. Parking is free and the lot is fairly large (around 40 cars or more). There are bathrooms at the trailhead and also near the campground, which is very convenient. We ended up hiking about 5 miles. It took us 2 hours and 30 minutes of moving time, and about 3 hours total including breaks and photo stops. I highly recommend this trail if you're looking for a scenic and relaxing hike.

My friend brought me to this hiking spot and I was so grateful, it was lovely. I love that Satwiwa…read morehas many different hiking paths so that you can try different routes each time. This also helps to breakup the flow of hikers as you get more privacy with more routes. Satwiwa is great for beginners and intermediate hikers. There are plenty of pathways with low incline and even walkways. But if your feeling more adventuresome there were paths a little more rocky and the farther you go we could see major inclines. This hiking area appeared both bike and dog friendly. Not a lot of doggies when we came today but a few. Didn't see many dog walkway trashcans but the routes were clean and picked up after. We saw a lot of cyclists. Thankfully the major pathways are big enough for you to walk safely to the side and for people to ride down the middle on their bikes. I felt safe as you could see miles ahead and the walkways were busy (not crowded) but I never felt isolated. So if you like a more private trail maybe not for you but it was comfortable and I still felt out in nature. Beautiful sights of the hills and flowers, fresh air, and loads of walkways to travel. So glad my friend helped me find this spot and I can't wait to add this area to my regular weekend walks.

Amazing park for hiking, definitely worth the drive. Great…read moreviews, pathways are not difficult or dangerous, not many people (during the week) Will be returning soon and enjoying the outdoors.

Located in the Boney Mountain Wilderness is a monument dedicated to Richard Ely Danielson. He…read moregenerously donated his land to the State of California for us all to enjoy. It's also the site of some pretty cool hiking. Nearby there is a chimney, all that is left of his old cabin. This is also the site of a hidden trail that takes you up to Boney Mountain. I recommend coming early in the morning. When I went it was cool with a mix of fog and some light drizzle. The hillsides were also covered with tons of blooming wildflowers. The hike was pretty strenuous, 5.5-miles round trip. You essentially descend down one mountain just to hike right back up another one. I think my favorite part was seeing the fog-covered majestic boulders of Boney Mountain suddenly appear when I turned a corner. To get there, from the main parking lot of Rancho Sierra Vista/ Satwiwa in Newbury Park, walk 0.4 miles to the path that leads to the Native American Indian Cultural Center. From there you can either take Big Sycamore Canyon Trail (the paved road) south to Danielson Road and take a left or you can take Satwiwa Loop Trail and hang a right at the fork. From there you will be at the top of the mountain looking down the canyon. Take a left and descend into the canyon for 0.8 miles. When you reach the bottom nature seems to come alive in HD. You'll hear birds chirping and the sound of water trickling and, if you go at the right season, this is when you'll start to see all of the wild flowers. Continue past the creek and make a sharp right when you reach a junction heading back up the mountain for a grueling 0.9 miles. For a short detour, before hanging a right, you can continue on and walk an additional 0.1 miles if you want to see a small waterfall. After you reach the top of the mountain you can pause to appreciate the views. You'll come across a sign and from there you will go down a bit for about 0.3 miles where you will encounter the monument. The trail is somewhat overgrown but still clearly visible.

Wonderful wonderful hike. Parked right at end of Wendy and Potrero. Not crowded at all and good…read morehiker etiquette. Once passed Satwiwa fork and headed up to windmill, no bikers and no horse poop. Dog was on leash thank goodness cuz she wanted to chase a rattler. Of course very sunny and plants are dried out but i bet it was beautiful in the spring.

I went with my boyfriend, I really loved the trail, we had incredible views. The silence of nature,…read morethe birds, it's really worth it

I always enjoy a great hiking trail. The hike is short but you are still able to get a great…read moreworkout. If you choose to bike or run that works as well. Great place to bring the dogs or the kids. The pond is also a great view you can enjoy and is worth the time.

Positives: lots of trails and grassy areas that are wonderful when it's cooler or in the evenings…read more Picnic spots to eat and great views of the ocean when hiking. Lots of parking. Negatives: So many dog owners are complacent about their dogs here- they let them roam around and poop wherever and don't pick it up! It's ridiculous. I'm a dog owner myself and used to let my little dog off leash here occasionally, but after realizing there is a lot of unpredictable behavior from dogs and their owners, I don't bring her here that often anymore (unless there are not that many people)! So use caution when bringing your dog / dogs here. Trails can get super hot. Bring lots of water!

First time visiting this park. It's like a mini valley where you have to large hillsides on each…read moreside. When you first drive it, it's a lot of grass and picnic tables. In the middle of the park is the toddler playground and then at the end of the park is the larger playground area for older children. There is lots of grass and a grass hillside. The highlight for me was the toddler playground. I work with children and often like to meet at parks to see their gross motor skills and work on them. This is one of the few parks left I have seen with sand. The park was very clean and even though there were many dogs off leash running around, pet owners were quite aware of where their dogs were and I didn't see any dog poop in the grass. You also can't beat that gorgeous ocean view. I came on a Friday late afternoon when they don't charge a park fee. Big plus!

Hikes with cool endings are always my favorite. This one definitely doesn't disappoint. It took me…read moretwo visits to figure out how to get here since there's not a lot of info on this one. It's about a 5-mile roundtrip hike. There's some tall brush that you'll have to walk through at the end so you may want to wear pants and wear hiking shoes. There are a number of different trails that can take take you here. I started from the trailhead located at the end of Falling Star Ave in Thousand Oaks. The trailhead is a little hidden. It's located off to the right at the end of a cul-de-sac. Make your way along the curvy Hidden Meadow Trail. You'll reach a fork where you will need to make a sharp right continuing uphill on Sandstone Hill Trail. After a decent incline, take a left at the fork and continue to head in an uphill direction. The trail eventually dead-ends at a power line transmission tower. From there you will see the arch high up on the mountain. You'll then probably say to yourself, fogettaboutit! But it's actually not as hard as it appears. There's a small path marked by a cairn. You will need to power your way up the hill. The trail is well-marked but really overgrown with tall dry brush. When you get to the top head left. The trail will lead you to the backside of the arch. Be sure to spend some time reading the short messages and view the various trinkets left by behind by people. Relax in the cool shade. Climb on top of the arch and appreciate the views. I really liked the inspirational message someone wrote. "Hope you find your peace and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings...Push through the pokey brush and trust your instincts carving a path."

This is a difficult hike but worth it for the views. Lots cool rock features and several caves near…read moreby with cliffs that overlook the surrounding cities.

Beautiful views and worth the 7.25 mile round trip hike. It was about 2.45 h in and 2.5 h out…read more Plenty of arrows to help lead the way. If you can weather the whole hike up to the punch bowls, you won't regret it! Lots of maneuvering rocks and it can get sketchy at some times. But there are plenty of families and furry friends that take this hike so that should give you an idea about difficulty. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen and you will be fine. You might step in some water crossing a pond or two so bringing an extra pair of socks wouldn't be a bad idea either. Have fun and don't leave your trash behind!

DO NOT LET YOUR DOGS GET IN THE WATER AT THE START OF THE TRAIL!!!!! I'm not sure how it is further…read moreup, but we got in the water as soon as we could, and our three dogs immediately covered themselves in thick tarry oil. We had to rush to the nearest park bathroom and scrubbed them as much as we could, but it ruined a bunch of clothes and towels, and I'm worried for their health after watching them drink some of the water and try to lick themselves clean. There needs to be some sort of warning sign about the oil in the water.