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Free Things to Do in Pacific Palisades

Where the mountains meet the sea — free coastal bluffs, Temescal Canyon trails and Will Rogers' historic grounds.

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About Pacific Palisades

Pacific Palisades sits where the Santa Monica Mountains drop to the ocean, an affluent neighborhood ringed with free open space. Temescal Gateway Park, the Palisades bluffs and the trails of Topanga and Will Rogers State Parks offer free hikes to the sea.

George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon, the Palisades Recreation Center and the walkable village center round out a neighborhood rich in free coastal nature.

Temescal CanyonCoastal bluffsWill Rogers State ParkPotrero CanyonPalisades villageMountain-to-sea trails

What's here

Trails22Parks12Viewpoints7Preserves6Rec Centers3Playgrounds3Landmarks3Libraries1Food1Beaches1Cemeteries1

Free places in Pacific Palisades

Frequently asked: free things to do in Pacific Palisades

What are the best free things to do in Pacific Palisades?

Hike Temescal Canyon and the Potrero Canyon park, walk the coastal bluffs, and explore the Will Rogers grounds and trails — much of it free.

Is Temescal Gateway Park free?

Temescal Gateway Park's trails are free to hike; only the parking lot carries a fee.

Can you hike from the Palisades to the ocean?

Yes — free trails through Temescal and Potrero canyons connect the Santa Monica Mountains down toward the coast.

Are there free events in Pacific Palisades?

Yes. Free community events happen at the village and parks. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

Nearby neighborhoods

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