San Dimas Canyon Nature Center
San Dimas, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(272 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Free to visit, with birds of prey in outdoor enclosures, live tortoises and a taxidermy room. Reviewers describe a large shady playground area and clean modern toilets. The trail behind runs about a mile and one reviewer's four-year-old managed it, though the ground is uneven in places.
A small, free nature center up San Dimas Canyon Road where kids can meet rescued local wildlife like owls, hawks, and reptiles. A quick, low-key stop that pairs well with an easy walk in the surrounding natural area. Call ahead to confirm the indoor exhibits are open, since the building keeps shorter hours than the grounds.
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1628 Sycamore Canyon Rd, San Dimas, CA 91773, USA
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What visitors say
- Cindy B★★★★★
Great small nature center showcasing some of California's great biodiversity! There's a small outdoor enclosure area with birds of prey as well as a small taxidermy museum with live desert tortoises. No tickets needed!
a month ago
- Purity★★★★★
No tickets needed to enjoy thus beautiful place. The hiking trail is 1 mile and abit challenging if you have knee problems though my 4 year old was able to do it with ease. The park atound the playground is huge, green withe lots of trees for shade. Clean modern toilets.
8 months ago
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