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

Paradise Falls - Waterfall - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

A friend recently took me to Paradise Falls, and it was such a beautiful and peaceful experience. 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. read more

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I really enjoyed this hike. It was very scenic and you can see the luscious greenery after the weeks of rain we got recently. In the middle of the hike there is a teepee where you can take a lunch or snack break. At the end you get to see a waterfall! I'd say the hike is easy/moderate with a couple sections of huge incline/steepness. Regular tennis shoes will do but hiking shoes would be even better as there some areas with many little rocks and pebbles. read more

Paradise Falls - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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The hike to see the falls is well worth it. The trails are clearly marked There are many other trails in the area that can be hiked. .Some trails are easier than others some more difficult. I would write that I like to Paradise Falls as being very accessible. read more

Beautiful waterfall on a beautiful day! Hike was a little hard and I would recommend going when it wasn't super hot. I would definitely go again. Had fun watching boys jump off the cliff and dipping feet in the creek. read more

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It was beautiful! We explored the Punic areas by the little river and the amazing waterfall! We also saw little ducklings on the water! There's a cave that's close by too! It was fresh and cool during this winter time and lots of shade. Easy hike/trail! read more

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Easy hike with some moderate inclines and declines. No climbing at all. Bring water. Total hike to Paradise Falls took about 40 minutes if moving slower, I tend to walk faster so it was about an hour round trip. Parking is free and the park is really clean. read more

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No water falling the day I went, but a nice hike, and a big picnic and park area - even restrooms!

This hiking trail is really beautiful. There is a parking lot near the trails. Space is limited. When we went we got lucky we found a spot there. There was a sign stating more parking down the road. Once you start the hike it does split off to different trails. If you want to go to paradise falls, you should follow those signs. There are some areas that may be hard if you have a stroller. I did see some people struggling. Once you get to the area near by paradise falls it's also a tight squeeze for strollers. Other than that, the trail is so fun to do. Combination between easy/moderate/hard. We will be coming back. read more

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What a great hike today. Everything looks so green. There are no restrooms so be warned. There was porta potty but there was poop everywhere. I almost vomited. It seems as though it hasn't been cleaned in weeks. It was extremely disgusting. I hike often, this isn't one of my top places but I'm glad I visited. read more

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Beautiful place to unwind smell nature feel the breeze in your hair and your soul. Awesome place to have a picnic bring water food snacks picnic benches to eat on please pick up any trash left behind. read more

Beautiful hike. The falls were raging. I suggest you go early as it gets crowded fast and parking fills up quickly. There are a couple of YouTube videos that I'd watch before going, and they give you some great tips. By the time we made it to Lower Falls, it was packed. We had a great hike out the back way, completing the loop. I'd say it's low to moderate difficulty. Enjoy! read more

Paradise Falls - Quick selfie at the lower falls. - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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So pretty !! Beautiful view and amazing hike Very easy and nice we really enjoy now because the weather the view is so good read more

Paradise Falls - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Distance: 2.55 miles (loop) Elevation change: 260ft Hiking Time: Approx 1hr and 15mins Open to: Hikers, dogs, bikes Fees: FREE! Just 40 miles (39mins) out of Los Angeles, the Paradise Falls is one of the most accessible hiking trails in Southern California. We always go out on weekends so lots of family, group and single hikers and a roving security patrol making our nature tripping safe and enjoyable. The trail has wide and narrow paths. It's a downhill hike from Trailhead to Paradise Falls with 260 feet elevation. The falls drops 40 feet into a large pool along the Arroyo Conejo in Thousand Oaks. One of our best hiking trips ever. read more

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A great spot within Wildwood regional park, the trail signs are easy to follow, and the hike is doable for beginners. Despite what's already been a fairly dry 2021 the water fall still has a decent flow (decent for souther California since most water falls are dried up by now.) During the Rona lockdown of 2020 this spot was hit up by every casual influencer wanna be. People trashed this place pretty bad, that along with overcrowding the area the park was closed for a while. There are still signs in the nearby neighborhood asking people not to park in the streets mainly because of how bad people left the area. Now that the craze died down and those clowns are back at home enjoying Netflix & Hulu like they should, please do your part to help keep this place clean simply by taking back whatever you bring in. Park rangers aren't janitors that get paid to walking around miles of a mountain area to pick up other peoples garbage. In the words of that stupid owl from the 80s "Give a hoot, don't pollute." read more

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As we started the hike at about 9:30 AM Saturday morning, 4 coyotes trotted across the path. We stopped. Other hiker stopped. Dogs stopped. I seriously was ready to head back to the car and just hit up a brunch spot. But they eventually trotted along in a different direction we were heading so we continued on our way. In total we did a 4.5 mile loop passing Lizard Rock, waste management plant and paradise falls. We did the loop counterclockwise so the incline wasn't as bad. Probably would have been more intense clockwise. Paradise falls was definitely busy and some parts of the hike were stinky and smelled like sulfur. Parking in a lot if you're lucky and please abide the signs that don't allow parking in the neighborhoods. You're out for a hike so park a little farther and get more steps in. read more

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This is a great set of trails. My only gripe is I'm not sure what time they open the parking lot but I had to park down the street at the park cause parking lot wasn't open yet. Giant Teepee was cool. The Little Cave as also neat to go through. Show stopper Paradise Falls was pretty just lots of algae in the water. But on top of the falls lots of mallard ducks. Wear pants as some of the trail was overgrown and had prickly weeds. Also lots of spider webs everywhere be on the lookout so you don't walk thru a giant web. Nice trail I'd come back again. read more

This was an impressive ~3 mile hike (Paradise Falls via Mesa, Teepee and Moonridge Trail). I was surprised by the amount of water in the waterfall even though there hasn't been much rain lately! Trail was on a dirt road with minimal shade except when you get closer to the waterfall. Plan ahead with a map on AllTrails so you know which way to go. There are some inclines / declines as you head from the teepee to the waterfall and back. Plenty of parking during a Friday morning in the dirt parking lot. In addition, there were not many people at the waterfall which was nice. I can imagine this place being packed over the weekends though. Overall, I enjoyed this hike because of the flowing waterfall and the interesting teepee. read more

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Post-rain beauty. My new fav! Parking was easy even on a Sat. The waterfall was only 20 min so I kept walking and went all the way to the top. Probably one of the harder hikes I've done (just keep going). read more

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Always a great idea to go hiking here whenever I feel I need some exercise done, to refresh both my body and mind. The scenery is calming and serene with beautiful mountains around and greenery everywhere, and the trail to the falls is easy for anyone, even my toddler boys love it! We've tried different trails to get there as well since my boys want to advance and challenge themselves. You can definitely pack a lunch or picnic if you want, there are some tables and benches in certain areas on the main trail. People also use their mountain bicycles here on certain trails, some bring their dogs, and I've encountered many families with all ages of kids hiking as well. It's a trail for everyone! Parking is plenty and free, even during busy times. Have been hiking here for years even before our kids were born and I hope for many years to come! read more

Paradise Falls - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

My partner and I have been coming to this trail for over fifteen years. The trail offers a mix of easy to moderate difficulty, making it suitable for hikers of all levels. We highly recommend hitting the trail in the early mornings to beat the mid-day heat, as it can get quite warm later in the day. Plus, the morning light adds an extra touch of magic to the scenery. Have noticed over-crowding in more recent years (as it is the case with all outdoor activities post-pandemic now). The trails are dog-friendly. It's a win-win for both humans and pups alike. Overall, Paradise Falls is a fantastic hiking destination that we continue to cherish and will miss. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, this trail has something special to offer. Highly recommend checking it out for a memorable outdoor adventure. Side note: never touch the water, not sure why people do. read more

Trail to Paradise Falls is now open (it was closed for a few weeks a month back). Around 2.5mi roundtrip fairly easy hike, with tons of signages so you won't get lost. When you see the teepee, its around 0.4mi downhill. Keep on a lookout for the "paradise falls" signage as it is smaller than the others in the area. Pretty waterfalls but no swimming is allowed. Went on a Monday mid-afternoon and there were only about 2 other small groups in the area. At around 5-6pm people started to arrive for the sunset so if you're trying to avoid the crowd don't come in during that time. read more

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Very scenic trail, elevation slowly creeps up so it doesn't feel as intense-though it's a great workout. Nice long distance but can be done in a reasonable time. There's a lovely waterfall at the end during the rainy season. Doesn't get too crowded. Beautiful flowers, highly recommend read more

Best place for a nice hike , lots of different paths to take . Dog friendly and easy to read maps and trail instructions. Highly recommend. read more

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It's not what you would expect to see after the long hike. If your going for the hike only it's ok , but if you're going to see the lake not worth the hike. read more

Starting the year off right with a New Year's Day hike so I figured Paradise Falls will be my 1st review of 2019. This beautiful waterfall was actually the last vista point during my hike. Paradise Falls is located within Wildwood Park. There's a large dirt parking lot and many residential signs nearby to not street park. Even on a busy holiday, I was able to find parking easily around 10am. There are signs for different trails at the start. I like to think I hit up about 4 different trails. Some took me to the very top with a view of Conejo Valley, while another trail was the view of a water treatment plant. The trail to the tepee was a nice surprise. However, my favorite was still the waterwall. Dogs are allowed on hikes. One owner played fetch with the dog at the waterfall and I was able to capture the dog swimming with a stick in its mouth, so cute! Yesterday was probably the windiest day ever, making the air extra chilly. I literally had 4 layers on! The wind made it difficult to have conversation. Bring water and snacks, just remember to take your trash with you! #1/2019 read more

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After moving to the valley this has been one of our bucket list of hikes. We finally made it on a Sunday and the parking lot was full. There is another parking lot about .5 miles away and it was full as well. There would be plenty of street parking throughout the residential area, except there are signs stating "please don't park" on every corner. We noticed many hikers still parked around the signs and no neighbors complained. After about 30 minutes we found a spot in the dirt lot and off we went. The trail is pretty wide for the most part, very clean, compact and clearly marked. It's a very easy hike, family and pet friendly. We walk pretty fast, sat and explored the falls, teepee and back to our car in 1.5 hours. Several families on mountain bikes but they were friendly and shared the narrow path when needed. There is still some mud in places but nothing you can't go around. We didn't see much wildlife other than a few ducks and lizards. Several reviews say it smells of sulfur, but we didn't notice anything. The hike can be as little as 2 miles or up to 5, there are several trails to choose from once you're on the main trail. The waterfall was full and so relaxing but definitely not one for swimming in, it's pretty mossy and didn't look clean. There are about 20 wooden stairs to the waterfall and a few picnic benches to stop and enjoy the shade. The best view is from across the river, we stepped on about ten rocks to cross. The teepee is a fun addition to the hike and the only other place that will give you any shade besides the trees along the picnic tables. There is a porta potty by the trailhead, bring water, wear sunscreen and a hat. Enjoy! read more

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Such a beautiful hike to the waterfall. We went Easter weekend and the weather was perfect! We took the long way down and came back up the traditional way. I love going the long way down because it is less crowded. We heard there were lots of bugs and that the water smelled of contaminants, but we did not experience any of the sort. It was truly an incredible day! read more

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We decided to hike this for the first time after back to back days of rainfall. Luckily the day we decided to hike, it was clear & sunny. Unfortunately the parking lot was closed so we parked 0.6 miles away at the park (with tennis courts). There are signs on the right hand side of the parking lot near a neighborhood indicating NOT to park there. It's a flat sidewalk short walk to the beginning of the hike. It wasn't strenuous at all BUT because of all the rain, there was MUD everywhere. Very sticky path. When you hike halfway there, at the arrival of the teepee, it goes straight downhill. But remember that when you go downhill, you have to come back uphill back to the parking lot. The waterfall itself was pretty cool but boy did it STINK! I believe the trail is near the sewage line so you can smell it, even under your mask. Majority of the hikers wore their mask, but there are a few who decided not to so be careful of that. We did a pretty good job at social distancing as there weren't too many people. We were able to avoid the crowds (hiked at 9:45am). Earlier the better! We also saw a lot of dogs on the trail as it is a pretty dog friendly trail. As mentioned before, it was a pretty ok hike. Not too strenuous but the mud did not help. There are other trails at this location as there are a lot of signs pointing to different paths. If you're specifically hiking the falls, I'd say it's a good one time hike, I wouldn't really want to do this again. read more

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I love this place, parking is easy. The surrounding areas are beautiful lots to see. You can take so many different routes. read more

The park that includes paradise falls has several trails, including a loop that goes down to the waterfall and up to Lizard Rock. The waterfall is beautiful. If you want to get closer to the falls, I highly recommend you wear waterproof hiking boots, so you can cross the water. The water is not freshwater and you cannot swim in it and do not want to step in it with bare feet. There is an option to go out and back to the teepee/falls, which would be great for families with young children or small dogs. This is a dog friendly trail. One star off because it does smell a bit like sewage near the wastewater treatment plant, and because the parking lot can get quite busy. Take note, the parking lot is not paved, so if you don't want to drive through dirt, park farther and walk. read more

Paradise Falls - Waterfall - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Getting to Paradise falls is very much a beginner to intermediate level hike depending on your fitness level. For the most part it's flat ground with small rolling hills in between. There are multiple trails that will get you there and various starting points other than the main start point at the end of Avenida De Los Arboles. The falls themselves are really cool to see and a great place to take a break once you arrive there. The trails are dog friendly and many people will often be on mountain bikes. Weekends are really popular and safe because there's always people coming and going as you make your way to the waterfall. It's a great photo op and a wonderful site to see in the Conejo Valley. Whether you want to bring a book and read or pack a small picnic to share with your hiking buddy, it's definitely a great outdoor activity all around. We usually take the trail that starts behind Wildwood elementary that is predominantly flat as we like to take our pug along. He's more than able to do the trail and enjoys being surrounded by nature. If you are looking for a great way to get some exercise and be immersed in the wilderness of Thousand Oaks, take the hiking trails that will lead you directly to Paradise Falls and see what your city has to offer. read more

Paradise Falls - Too tired to make it back so Daddy had to carry him. Teddy is still a trooper. - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Another edition of "get your parents outdoors for some fresh air" hike for me. Decided to make a stop here before driving down to the Camarillo outlets about 20 minutes away. We came around 8:30am, but I'm guessing with New Year's weekend and COVID restrictions, many other people were also looking for trails to do and the parking lot was already half full when we arrived. By the time we left, cars were already waiting for spots. Plenty of signs along the way to ensure you won't get lost. Google maps seems to be fairly accurate in locating where you are on the trail if you wanted to download an offline Google map on your phone in advance instead. Overall, it's an easy hike, and my parents were able to make it through the hike without problem within an hour, although I did provide my mom with some hiking poles to make it easier. There is a small crossing to navigate to the other side of the falls to get a better view and picture. You'll need to balance yourself across some rocks in the stream, but easily doable if you bring a hiking pole with you, and it ended up coming in handy for making it across without getting our feet wet. The main reason for the low rating is the amount of people coming here, which isn't that great during pandemic times as we're looking to keep our distance. There are many trails to choose from that are fairly wide, but the tiny stretch right before the actual falls is where things get busy. We did pass by quite a few hikers and families not wearing masks. The actual area around the falls isn't large enough to accommodate groups of people, so even when we came early, people were already starting to take turns crossing the stream for pictures by the time we left. It's not easy to stay safe here when you're in close proximity to so many groups during the pandemic, especially if you come later. Also, the water is definitely not safe to swim in, as the whole area within the falls smelled terrible. Makes sense since there's a wastewater treatment plant near this place, but I wasn't expecting the sewage smell to be so apparent when we came. Nice to know this place exists as an option, but personally I wouldn't make a second trip to come back here. read more

Great scenery and great place to relax. I come here to hike and walk my dog. The waterfall and Chumash ruins are great sites.

Paradise Falls is a short hike. It's kid friendly and dog friendly. This hike has gotten very popular over the years so there are frequently many people. Also, many hiker don't know that there actually ducks near the waterfall. They must walk around it to see them. PS - one of my favorite things about this hike are the 's . read more

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Wide trails great for social distancing. Definitely use the bathroom before you begin your hike. Well kept paths. No water along the way. The actual water fall was surprisingly beautiful. read more

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A perfect hike for beginners or intermediates depending on the trail routes you choose to take. It's about 1.15 miles from the parking lot to the waterfall if you follow the signs that take you straight there. There is very little shade until you get near the waterfall, so plan on being in the sun. Bring water and sunscreen! The signs near the water say no swimming, but I saw many teens jumping off rocks into water, although I wouldn't suggest anyone try to do that. read more

Paradise Falls - Waterfall - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Ahhhh !! I'm visiting family and I love hiking so I've been looking around. This was a really cool trail to jog. And pretty easy too ! I highly recommend starting and ending before 11am because it does get hot and there's only a little bit of shade a mile in. Would probably be perfect for sunset too ! Good for dogs but please do not bring them any time between 11am-4pm , the sun is at its all time high, just imagine they're wearing a fur coat. LETS TAKE CARE OF THE FUR BABIES.! read more

Paradise Falls - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Great food and even better service with a smile. Prices are good. I especially like breakfast with bacon. Their cheese Timber appetizer is excellent as well. read more

Great hike for the whole family. Not too challenging, great for the little ones. Wish the water was clean tho but not too bad of a let down read more

Paradise Falls - Hiking Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California