Coming Soon
Park
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Pros
Beautiful ancient rock formations
Right off Hwy 395 — great pit stop on the way to Mammoth
Feels like you've left California entirely
Cons
Some areas are steep and hard to access
Beach
Ventura Beach
Pros
One of very few dog beaches in SoCal
Quiet and uncrowded on weekdays
Cons
Lots of squirrels and driftwood
Coming Soon
Park
Brand Park
Pros
Great views of Downtown LA and Griffith Park from higher up
Paved for a good portion — easy walking
Relatively quiet on weekdays
Cons
Lacking shade on the paved sections
Bring plenty of water for your pup
Coming Soon
Rest stop
Chevron / Jersey Mike's
A solid pit stop on Hwy 395 to stretch your legs, grab a bite, and let Charlie take a break before the final push to Mammoth.