The 6 Best Wildlife Refuges in Los Angeles, CA
These are the 6 highest-rated wildlife refuges we list in Los Angeles, CA, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Stoneview Nature Center leads, with 4.8 stars from 523 reviews; Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve follows at 4.6.
Between them they carry 2,556 Google reviews and average 4.4 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Stoneview Nature Center
4.8 · 523 reviews · Los Angeles
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 523 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
2.Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
4.6 · 1,134 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 1,134 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site. Open around the clock.
3.Hellman Park Trailhead
4.6 · 813 reviews · Los Angeles
4.6 stars from 813 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
5.Tujunga Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary
4.2 · 33 reviews · Los Angeles
Rated 4.2 from 33 reviews. Good for kids.
Common questions
What is the best wildlife refuge in Los Angeles, CA?
Stoneview Nature Center ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 523 Google reviews.
Which wildlife refuges in Los Angeles, CA allow dogs?
Stoneview Nature Center, Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve and Hellman Park Trailhead are listed as dog-friendly.
Which wildlife refuges in Los Angeles, CA are good for kids?
Stoneview Nature Center, Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, Oxford Basin, Tujunga Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary and Habitat Authority are flagged as family-friendly.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.