Top 4 Natural Monuments around Marina Del Rey

This is a 30 m high sand dune in Manhattan Beach with a steepness of around 40 degrees. Climbing up brings your heartbeat to the maximum, but its great fun and you feel good if you reach the top. Stairs are located at the left side to more easily getting up.

Palisades Park is an iconic park that stretches over twenty-six acres along Ocean Avenue. This landmark park draws visitors from around the world with its gorgeous views of the Santa Monica Bay. The park has many features including benches, picnic areas, artworks and monuments, a rose garden, the Camera Obscura Art Lab, and more.

You can also reach Baldwin Hills via Wrightcrest Drive

It is the best spot for a hiking day. According to the park, they are 800 steps up or down in the trail which is unique in the Los Angeles area.

The wetlands reserve on the far side of the marina ditch is a hotbed of conservation efforts, with more than 100,000 volunteers helping to clean trash, remove invasive plants and restore native plants over the years. It's a marvel of perseverance and the impacts we humans can have on the earth — both positive and negative. More than 260 bird species have been seen in the restored area, though, so it looks like the "positive" effects are winning.

The Electric Fountain is easy to find, located on the busy corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards in the heart of Beverly Hills. The fountain is the centerpiece of Beverly Gardens Park, which is small but pretty in the concrete jungle. At night, come and see the neon-colored lights, which might have helped the fountain get its name. It was built in 1931, designed by architect Ralph Carlin Flewelling, and the sculpture was designed by Robert Merrell Gage.

Ballona Wetlands, one of the last major marshes in Los Angeles County. Sadly, many wetlands in the area have been filled for urban development. The Ballona Freshwater Marsh can be observed from a 0.75-mile walking path along Jefferson and Lincoln Boulevards during daylight hours.

Expect breathtaking views of the Los Angeles Basin, the towering mountains and the Pacific ocean from the 500 feet peak within Kenneth Hahn State Recreational Area. There are several trails leading up to the summit including a steep staircase. Come in spring to enjoy colorful wildflowers and always bring some water to stay hydrated.