The Top 20 Attractions around Ladera Ranch
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ladera Ranch. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ladera Ranch is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Rock-It Trail
Highlight (Segment) โข MTB Park
Rock-it trail is a long singletrack that will be enjoyed by most riders. It is a good mix of fast and rocky sections. Definitely a must when tackling singletracks at Aliso.
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Doheny State Beach
Highlight โข Beach
Bounded to the South by a private beachfront community that blocks bike access for several miles, Doheny has a long bike trail along the sandy beach, some of which is car-free.
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Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Highlight โข Natural
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park includes over 4,500 acres of untouched wilderness and natural areas. A lot of the "roads" in the park are smooth double-track paths, and there is a fair bit of singletrack as well.
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Wood Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) โข Trail
This is a beautiful gravel road though the canyon bottom that climbs gently and offers lots of shady spots.
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Butterfly Garden
Highlight โข Natural
Shady grove with a trail lined by info panels, benches, planted with milkweed and other plants favoured by butterflies, particularly focused on Monarch butterflies.
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Aliso Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) โข Trail
The Aliso Creek Trail goes from South Laguna to Rancho Santa Margarita. It is an 18.5-mile multi use trail corridor that goes through a number of parks on the way. โฆ
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Mathis Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) โข Trail
Mathis Canyon Trail is a steady decline (or incline depending on your direction). It is a well trafficked trail meaning the vegetation isn't too overgrown.
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Salt Creek Beach Park
Highlight โข Beach
Salt Creek Beach Park lures many surfers as its small, offshore reef creates some of the best left swells along the entire coastline.
The park offers a variety of amenities โฆ
The park offers a variety of amenities โฆ
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Top of the World Viewpoint
Highlight โข Viewpoint
Small plateau on a hilltop with great views all around. Just a short walk from the park and parking lot at the end of Alta Laguna Blvd. Some trails also start/end here.
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Car Wreck Trail
Highlight (Segment) โข Trail
This trail is named 'Car Wreck Trail' due to the 1964 Dodge coupe seemingly placed there out of the sky. Being that there are no roads near by, the cars location remains a mystery.
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View of Treasure Island Park
Highlight โข Viewpoint
Treasure Island Park in Laguna Beach captivates with stunning coastal vistas, sea caves, and pristine sandy coves. Ideal for scenic walks, it offers a serene escape amid nature's beauty.
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