Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Category: Park in Culver City, California

Address: 6300 Hetzler Rd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA

Phone: +13105585547

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–9PM

Monday: 6AM–9PM

Tuesday: 6AM–9PM

Wednesday: 6AM–9PM

Thursday: 6AM–9PM

Friday: 6AM–9PM

Saturday: 6AM–9PM

Reviews

Dor Nahum

Jun 27, 2022

Amongst one of the coolest lookouts in the LA area, a panoramic view of the entirety of west LA and the beach on a nice day, the park requires you to pay for parking at the top, there is a visitor center and multiple routes to explore. The park is filled with wildlife of many sorts. In conclusion, a very nice place to get your hillside run in if you live near by, comparable to Runyon canyon 4/10 hike difficulty

Bree Keys

Jun 2, 2022

There are different ways to get up the mountain (... or hill). Climbing the Culver City Steps is definitely an experience and challenge to any level of fitness but oh so fun. You can stop and take pictures of the beautiful scene around you or just take in the awesome view while breathing in nature. If you don't want to do the steps you can take a path that starts off as a sidewalk and then advances to a dirt path. I wish the dirt path went all the way from the bottom to the top, it's easier on my knees when I run. If you walk or run please be safe and hydrate. I've seen the ambulance come to get people who did not take care of themselves during the hike ( due to a lack of hydration, rest, knowing when to stop, etc.). If you don't want to walk or run there is a road that can take you all the way to the top with an area for paid parking (most people don't seem to pay). The views are amazing! The sights are something you'd see in a movie. While hiking I feel like I get a chance to get away from the L.A buzz and get to have a slice of nature and peace. If you have a dog there are certain areas they don't want dogs due to some sort of conservation limitations but I still see people take them everywhere with no problem. All this to say, if have a chance go for it no matter which method you decide to climb... or ride. Oh and there are public restrooms at the very top with a water fountain. And I alluded to the conservation stuff too, they have some sort of museum at the very top too, but everytime I go it seems to be closed.

Josef Beyer

Apr 12, 2022

Love that spot for a short workout or for a beautiful overlook over LA. The steps are steep and can be exhausting,but there is also a very nice path up to the top

Jen Bayarena

Apr 5, 2022

Googled views of city lights at night and found this place. Expectations exceeded...mind blown...definitely worth it!! There were plenty of people still making the trek up the steep hill. We could see the trails and stairs in the dark. I already tripped on the flat walkway, so I thought maybe we shouldn't go exploring in the dark 🤪 We stayed right by the first overlook at the top and were not disappointed. It was a short hike uphill and not a lot of people around after sunset. Can't wait to see this same view in the daylight ☀️

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Questions & Answers

It looks like there are set park hours, but it sounds like people visit any time, even when dark. Is that correct?

Andrea Rivera | Aug 20, 2018
Don Fine | Aug 20, 2018

L.A. County parks close from dusk to dawn. Protects them from liability. If you visit outside these times, it's not their responsibility. Your risk. Trespassing .

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Is there any parking there

William Castillo | Aug 20, 2018
Enrique Reyes | Aug 20, 2018

Yes there is a parking lot at the top of the hill wtih meter parking. There is a small lot on Jefferson Blvd as you passed the Scenic Overlook entrance going West on your left side. There is also street parking on Jefferson Blvd, few with meters and the majority of spaces free. I recommend planning 5 to 10 minutes to park as you get used to it. After, you will find it easy to park. Enjoy :)

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Is it allow now these days to walk the stairs or is it closed because the virus?

Bonita Cosiflea | Aug 19, 2021
Tiony Tui | Aug 19, 2021

It's open. The stairs can be a little busy during the day. So use your discretion

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Is it worth visiting with young children?

Aaron Gassman | Aug 20, 2019
Scott Wiseman | Aug 20, 2019

So this is a public park and of course you can bring your children I do not see a lot of children during the week and I only see a few of them on the weekends now the stairs goes all the way up on a hill or Mountain there's a lot of them probably about three to four hundred stairs can your children do three or four hundred stairs? Now there's another way you can go up through the road which has a sidewalk exclusively for people walking can they go up a half a mile Mountain if they can then yes bring your children now there are dirt walkways that go up to the stairs and that might be the most appropriate things everyone gets a workout it's wide enough for people to pass because on the stairs they cannot but it is a lot of fun with the whole family it's great when the whole family works out together also I would advise to park on the street and use paid parking so you don't have to cross the street or be in the middle of the street with the kids just safety but that's up to you

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Can you take a dog?

Lynette Medina Orellana | Aug 20, 2018
Peter Stacholy | Aug 20, 2018

On leash and on road only, not on trails or steps

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How many steps

Marie Thompson | Aug 20, 2018
Frank Alonso | Aug 20, 2018

A lot but they have cut throughs that you can use and they are not that steep and a bunch of trail connections

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Is handicap parking free at this location?

Judge Judi Ternyik | Feb 20, 2022
Samuel Contreras | Feb 20, 2022

Yes parking on top of the hill has handicap parking

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Is the stairs open now or closed due to COVID ?

Viv A | Aug 19, 2021
Mark Cruz | Aug 19, 2021

Tney have been open i was there earlier today.

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Can you drive to the top and park to go the the lights in los angeles around 10pm?

Jon-Eric Williams | Aug 19, 2021
Alisha B | Aug 19, 2021

You can drive to the top if you come in at the right entrance. But the park closes just after sunset. Police car comes through to make sure no cars remain.

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Are the stairs open now?

Nikki Hedlund | Aug 19, 2020
Rob Smith | Aug 19, 2020

Stairs are open now, and they roped them too

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Hello. Does anybody know where the restrooms are located at?

Ashley V | Aug 19, 2020
Ashley V | Aug 19, 2020

Thank you Paty!

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Is it true that dogs ARE allowed on leash on the pave road of Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook?

Alicia Hernandez | Aug 19, 2020
Bryan Bonilla | Aug 19, 2020

There is a dog park up the street. Probably a better experience for the dogs as well.

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Is the top wheelchair accessible?

vik Boyd | Aug 19, 2020
Aaron Bolden | Aug 19, 2020

The top is if you drive up the hill. There is parking up there as well. A wheelchair would be very difficult to push up the hill because of the steep incline up, and decline down, but there is a walkway that goes up as well.

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Can I go alone? Is it safe? I have never been going for hikes before.

Paridhi Bindal | Aug 20, 2019
Katherinne Perez | Aug 20, 2019

Yes t is safe, good place to hike. Enjoy!

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How many miles is the trail?

m. ll. | Aug 20, 2019
Perry Happy Balian | Aug 20, 2019

The trail is about a mile long, the difficulty will range in where you start it if you start at the stairs it's a really steep climb and a great workout. But there is a road Trail on the westside that's a nice hilly walk, enjoy!

do you pay for the parking ?

aline aimee | Aug 20, 2018
Sylvia de Trinidad | Aug 20, 2018

Some pay & non pay street parking at bottom

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Until what time can you visit?

Yanira López | Aug 20, 2018
Letty Castro | Aug 20, 2018

From 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where did the name Baldwin park come from?

Paula Stewart | Jan 21, 2022
Mario Ahumada | Jan 21, 2022

In the 19th century it was horse racing and land owned by Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin

What time do they open the place? For walk

WILLMER DIAZ | Aug 19, 2020
Alex Zelaya | Aug 19, 2020

every now

This park has closing time. Is 24 hrs. Open ...?

feel th3 Weight | Aug 19, 2020
mariza carrillo | Aug 19, 2020

They close when the sun goes down

Is there parking?

Jorge Garcia | Aug 19, 2020
Jules A | Aug 19, 2020

Yes. 10 hour parking from 8am to 6 PM I believe. Afterwards, it's free. Then no parking from 4 am to 6 am Thursdays due to street cleaning

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Where is the Parking location?

Marvelous Brilliant | Aug 20, 2019
Scott Wiseman | Aug 20, 2019

You can park on the top of the hill you can park on the street and there's also a paid parking right next to it that is always available you can also go over there too from an Uber

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Can i go at 9 pm

Arturo Villegas | Aug 20, 2019
Tomas Trigueros | Aug 20, 2019

Only open sunrise to sunset.

are dogs allowed in the mountain trail

A | Aug 20, 2019
Adrian Carrillo | Aug 20, 2019

Technically no but as longest they are in their leash.

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Do you have to pay to enter the park?

Jade | Aug 20, 2019
Margaret Lewis | Aug 20, 2019

The Overlook is designed more for walking, hiking and jogging a fee is not required unless you park at the top which is very limited. Most visitors walk.

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There is soccer field there or a basketball court

Pepe Hernandez | Aug 20, 2019
Vee O. | Aug 20, 2019

None of that. It's just a place to climb steps, walk or run the trail.

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Can you go to the steps at 6am?

William Hernandez | Aug 20, 2019
Vee O. | Aug 20, 2019

Yes as long as it's not dark. Essentially the stairs is open from dawn (Sun up) to dusk (Sundown)

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what time will open the gate for car parking

Hoory Madani | Aug 20, 2019
Ahmed Goins | Aug 20, 2019

Sun up

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I saw a pic of a couple small looking waterfalls (next to each) ... And yet no speaks of it. It is really there right? Silly question yes, but kinda looking forward if its true. Anyway, thanks kindly.

Lady Cab driver | Aug 20, 2019
Jay Sea | Aug 20, 2019

I haven't actually seen them myself so I can't speak for it :/

Is there a way to climb up the stairs and use a trail to walk down to be easier on the joints?

Layne Hester | Aug 20, 2019
Krystal Edwards | Aug 20, 2019

Yes it is There is a couple of trails

Is it open tomorrow at 11 am?

Julien Isorce | Aug 20, 2019
Rodney W | Aug 20, 2019

No. The park closes at 10:59 a.m. and then reopens at 11:03 a.m.

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How long is a typical walk to the top takes? On a scale of 1 to 10 and 10 being extreme difficult workout.....what level is the culver city stairs?

Lashawna Brady | Aug 20, 2018
nokester one | Aug 20, 2018

I much rather go when the sun is low it much better for me..it takes about 10-20min. Depending on how many breaks and long of a break you take..i give it a 6 for first timers.

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Will the park be open for the fourth of July?

Red Piper | Aug 20, 2018
Ana Deras | Aug 20, 2018

Yes ! Please enjoy the fireworks with a perfect scenic view 🎆🎆✨🎇

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What time does the culver city stair open on weekend weekends

Christina Gonzalez | Aug 20, 2018
Liana E | Aug 20, 2018

The park opens at sunrise and closes half an hour after sunset, so it depends on the time of the year.

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Reviews here say this place is dog-friendly and there are lots of photos with dogs in them, but the official website says that dogs are not allowed. Is this still the case and they just don't enforce it?

Erik Cox | Aug 20, 2018
Tracey Gee | Aug 20, 2018

Dogs are only allowed on the paved road portion and not on trails or steps and on leash. Be prepared to be yelled at though even if you bring your dog on the paved portion because the signs make it seem like dogs are not allowed at all.

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Does the pay parking lot machine at the top accept coins? and does it give you change?

David Sung | Aug 20, 2018
Brittney Annaxo | Aug 20, 2018

There's paid parking on top of the hill, not a lot of spaces during prime time. It takes coin, bills, and cards. Lik e others said you can park further down the street and walk up

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I would like to go around 6pm at night do u think i would have a problem going at that hour?

Melissa Huizar | Aug 20, 2018
Eric Coltrane Baker | Aug 20, 2018

You Should Have No Worries, I Would Go, Just Less Day Light To See, & WorkOut With.

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when is the best time of the year to fly kites there.

Myron Sharp | Aug 20, 2018
Ronald Parrish | Aug 20, 2018

Not A Very Good Place For Kites, As There Are Way To Many Trees...

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Are dogs allowed at the stairs?

rjem castro | Aug 20, 2018
Vincent Burks | Aug 20, 2018

Clearly a no go on pups...with good reason.

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How many step to the top?

Randy Gloss | Aug 20, 2018
Matt Thorne | Aug 20, 2018

282 and some of them are huge steps up.

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When is the culver city stairs opened

daphne newland | Aug 20, 2018
kate a | Aug 20, 2018

Park hours 8am - sunset

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