13 spots within 60 miles of 92692
Holy Jim Falls
Trabuco Canyon
An easy ~2.5–3-mile round-trip through a shaded, fern-lined canyon to a 20-ft grotto fall; great for families, but the gravel access road is rough.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
💵 $ Adventure Pass
Get directions →Tenaja Falls
Murrieta
An easy ~1.5-mile round-trip to a 150-ft multi-tiered cascade in the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness, with one creek crossing early on.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
Get directions →Black Star Canyon Falls
Silverado
About 6–7 miles round-trip with a rocky boulder-scramble finish to a 50-ft fall; scenic but long and uneven — best for fit older kids and teens.
🗓️ Best Jan–Apr after rain
Get directions →Bonita Falls
Lytle Creek
A short ~1.5–2-mile round-trip along South Fork Lytle Creek to a tall multi-tier fall with easy creek crossings and rock-hopping.
🗓️ Best Jan–May after rain
💵 $ Adventure Pass
Get directions →Monrovia Canyon Falls
Monrovia
An easy ~1.5-mile round-trip in a shady canyon park to a ~30-ft fall — one of the most kid-friendly waterfall walks in the San Gabriels. Check park status first.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
💵 $ parking
Visit site →Hermit Falls
Arcadia
A ~2.5-mile loop from Chantry Flat into Santa Anita Canyon to a small fall and swimming holes; switchbacks down (and back up) suit older kids.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
💵 $ Adventure Pass
Get directions →Sturtevant Falls
Arcadia
About 3–3.5 miles round-trip from Chantry Flat to a graceful 50-ft fall, passing rustic cabins and the creek; moderate and shaded.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
💵 $ Adventure Pass
Get directions →Eaton Canyon Falls
Pasadena
A popular ~3.5-mile round-trip to a ~40-ft fall with shallow stream crossings kids love; mostly flat and wide, but very busy on weekends.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
Visit site →Heart Rock (Seeley Creek) Falls
Crestline
An easy ~1.8-mile round-trip along Seeley Creek to a heart-shaped pothole beside a ~20-ft fall; gentle grade is great for kids — watch footing near the edge.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
💵 $ Adventure Pass
Get directions →Big Falls
Forest Falls
A very short walk (~0.5 mile round-trip) to an overlook of one of SoCal's tallest falls; easy for all ages, but stay at the overlook — terrain beyond is dangerous.
🗓️ Best Apr–Jul (snowmelt)
💵 $ Adventure Pass
Get directions →Switzer Falls
La Cañada Flintridge
A ~4-mile round-trip along a creek from Switzer Picnic Area; the easy upper section suits little kids, the full fall view is rockier.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
💵 $ Adventure Pass
Get directions →Los Peñasquitos Canyon Falls
San Diego
A flat, shaded creekside walk to a small cascade over rocks; very easy and largely stroller-friendly, though the falls can be a few miles in. Check fire closures.
🗓️ Best Jan–Apr after rain
Visit site →Trail Canyon Falls
Tujunga
About 4 miles round-trip in Big Tujunga Canyon to a tall ~30-ft fall with easy stream crossings; flat first stretch then a moderate climb. Rough access road.
🗓️ Best Dec–May after rain
💵 $ Adventure Pass
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Before you go: SoCal waterfalls are seasonal — most run best December–May (or spring snowmelt) and may be dry by late summer. Check trail conditions and fire closures, bring water, and note which trails need an Adventure Pass or permit.