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A focused 3-hour, 5-mile guided walk that climbs secret stairways and winds canyon paths on Santa Monica’s north bluffs. Explore coastal trees, historic homes and local stories while getting a solid workout above the Pacific.
A focused 3-hour, 5-mile guided walk that climbs secret stairways and winds canyon paths on Santa Monica’s north bluffs. Explore coastal trees, historic homes and local stories while getting a solid workout above the Pacific.
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Operated by Garden Safaris · Santa Monica, California
You meet at the twenty-foot Totem Pole on the Palisades, the ocean daring you with a steady hiss as stairs pull upward into a pocket of canyons and quiet streets.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for people with moderate fitness who can handle repeated stair climbs and short steep sections
Meet at the twenty-foot Totem Pole at the north end of Palisades Park (near 101 Ocean Ave). The walk ends at the Annenberg Community Beach House on PCH.
The tour is family-friendly for ages 12+ but includes steep stairs—assess mobility and stair-climbing ability before booking.
Service animals are allowed; other pets are not recommended due to stairs and private residential areas.
Tours may be canceled in heavy rain; check confirmation details and reschedule or receive a refund if canceled 24 hours prior.
This stretch of bluff and canyon sits on former Tongva lands and later became a leisure landscape; the Annenberg Community Beach House occupies the site of the early 20th-century Marion Davies estate.
Coastal bluff erosion and native-plant restoration are active concerns—stay on designated paths and avoid stepping on dune vegetation to protect fragile habitats.
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