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    3.5 (17 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Driving the short track - ready to pass
    Connie H.

    WOW!!!! WHO KNEW THIS WAS HERE in LA! What a way to spend a Sunday morning! I bought my husband a surprise gift of 20 laps and the video package for his birthday. He loves cars and what better gift is there than feeling the adrenaline rush, with your own hands on the wheel of a real NASCAR-style race car?! You Race LA was so good about keeping the secret, sending me the info and confirmations. My husband was so jazzed!! We got to the oval at Irwindale Speedway early and watched the ride- alongs intermixed between other 10 and 20-lap races before his hour instruction and safety class. They did a good job of consolidating the day to make sure everyone could get on the track before the July afternoon heat kicked in. There were drag races taking place on the other side - AMAZING! My husband had the best day EVER!! He has not stopped talking about it. My daughter and I did too! This is an amazing experience for any car lover, whether you live in the area or you're in town for a day or two. I highly recommend this experience. The operation is a class act and organized. It's clean, run well, safe, and not just for guys! Many women were driving phenoms too. Families cheering from the stands, what a nice place. My suggestion is to definitely take the insurance. At 10 laps you're just getting used to the car and the 20 lap was definitely a plus in choosing this as a gift. Come early, bring sunscreen, snacks, and a hat if you're watching, and enjoy the day.

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    Scott L.

    Amazing amazing amazing!! Brought my adult sons here for an unforgettable experience! You think it's going to be great and it's way better than that! Great service. Great communication. I love driving and I e never done anything like this before. Fun!!

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    Years ago, Irwindale Speedway would let us bring our cars to race on the track, and it was fun and safe.

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    Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - This crested duck was cracking me up with his little bouffant XD

    Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area

    3.7(245 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    As of October 2025, the price of admission has increased to $15. At least it was for the weekend of…read morethe annual dragon boat festival. Many cars were lined up before the recreation area opened for the day, so it took a while to find parking. Many teams found their patch of grass to pitch up tents for the better half of the day, while it seems those who weren't part of the festival were partitioned off. From around 7am to 4pm, a lively environment of DJs and live music, jersey vendors, drumming competitions, costume contests, and even Zumba, a nice mix of distractions between all the waiting between heats. The park's maintenance team were on hand cleaning the restrooms, emptying trash cans, and driving to and from whenever they were needed. Some of the dragon boat teams and vendors also drove into the booth areas which made it kinda dangerous with so many people. There was even a close call of an infant almost getting run over. In terms of dragon boat, participating in 250m sprints was a positive experience. Much different sense of urgency compared to the usual 500m.

    Peaceful, Quiet, plenty space to Walk , Ride Bikes, Jogging, Picnics . Only $8 to get in if you…read morequalify or you could buy a yearly pass that's good for all State Parks.

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    Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - Heart shaped cactus on the trails in the flood control basin!

    Heart shaped cactus on the trails in the flood control basin!

    Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - Beautiful migratory Lesser Scaups! I love the flash of deep purple on their heads! (February 2024)

    Beautiful migratory Lesser Scaups! I love the flash of deep purple on their heads! (February 2024)

    Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - Cactus Wren - another lifer on my hike!!

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    Cactus Wren - another lifer on my hike!!

    Crystal Lake - Crystal Lake

    Crystal Lake

    4.1(62 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    Very beautiful place. Just an hour's drive from La Crescenta, much closer than Big Bear…read more There's still snow there, the road is clear, and along the way, there's a mountain stream and a reservoir where you can stop. Download a map in advance, as there's no signal there. There's a small lake where you can take a walk, and a forest with a cozy family café where you can grab a snack.

    Plenty hiking opportunities, refreshing air, and a nice scenic drive in. Be sure to have a full…read moretank, as there is no gas services. There is a cafe/ convenience store across from the campground where you can also purchase your day use park pass for $5. I experienced a foggy day, which gave a cooling effect to my hiking. Restrooms are vault toilets, so unpleasant smells and a mess are a given. The lake has lots of swampy algae, therefore not appropriate for swimming or water sports. However, they do allow fishing with permit. I am a nature enthusiast and it was saddening to see the lack of humans respect for nature, with graffiti and trash in some areas of the park. Crystal lake definitely could use more funding to preserve its natural beauty. The loveliest part is listening to woodpeckers as they work, watching an eagle fly above with a fish in its talons, and treading quietly not to startle the squirrel who is crossing my path. I suggest picking up a map with hiking trails from the rangers post or convenience store, before planning your day!

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    Crystal Lake - My Cheeseburger from the Crystal lake cafe.

    My Cheeseburger from the Crystal lake cafe.

    Crystal Lake - Steps to/from Crystal Lake to the parking lot

    Steps to/from Crystal Lake to the parking lot

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    Ben Overturff Trail - Wild grapes. The vines cling and grow to the top of trees.

    Ben Overturff Trail

    4.3(24 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    I write this review exactly 25 years to the day from hiking it. I had to make sure it was perfect…read more No, actually, I am just checking my journals and discovered on April 12, 2000, I hiked the trail. My journal says something worth sharing: "Went to Monrovia Canyon Park and hiked the Ben Overturff Trail*.  There was a little waterfall. Took pic.  There was also a little rattlesnake, a baby that I almost stepped on.  Turns out baby rattlesnakes are more deadly because it's like venom concentrate.  I could tell it was a baby snake because it had a rattle." Point is, watch out for rattlesnakes, especially the babies.

    Maybe more of a 3.5 than 4 stars…read more Location- I like that it isn't too far to get to (at least for me)...conveniently located near the 210 & 605 fwys Parking- $6 fee; rangers don't open the gate until 7 am on weekends but you can park down in the residential area for free and walk a little less than a mile to access the trail and start it earlier *btw this is the same entrance you use to do the Monrovia falls hike We parked near the Trask Scout Reservation sign (see attached pic) and there is a paved road with a sign that says authorized vehicles only...we took that steep road up and passed the dam and got to the trailhead about a mile later. You can pick either of two trails at this point (see attached pic). The one to the left which we took has little stone columns to pass through and is a narrow somewhat steep trail that you stay on for about 2 miles until you reach an area with other trails connecting and we opted to go right and it had an arrow with the word bathroom and that led us back down to complete the loop on the wider fire access type of road so we did the loop clockwise and it took us back down to the trailhead (I used the All Trails app). You then take the same road down past the dam to the parking lot Distance- 6.7 miles RT Elevation gain- about 1,600 ft Duration- between 2-3 hrs Difficulty- moderate

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    Ben Overturff Trail - Baby Southern Pacific Rattlesnake on the side of the trail.

    Baby Southern Pacific Rattlesnake on the side of the trail.

    Ben Overturff Trail
    Ben Overturff Trail - Can be found on the left path

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    Can be found on the left path

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