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Date night & paid activities in Los Angeles

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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

📍 Baldwin Hills · East & South LA

County-operated state recreation area with coastal sage scrub, picnic sites, fishing lake, lotus pond, playgrounds, and several miles of trails in Baldwin Hills.

💵 Park access with vehicle fees: California State Parks page lists hourly parking $2 and vehicle day use $6. LA County operates the site; regional parks closed Mondays and Tuesdays per county page.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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Salt Creek Beach Park

📍 Dana Point · Orange County South

OC Parks beach park popular for surfing, swimming, body surfing, sunbathing, and tidepool exploration (tidepool life protected). Concession building operates in spring and summer.

💵 Public beach; pay-and-display parking $1/hour year-round (or annual County beach parking card). Restrooms with outdoor showers on site.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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William R. Mason Regional Park

📍 Irvine · Orange County Coast & Central

339-acre OC Parks regional park with a 9-acre lake, picnic areas, trails, playgrounds, and a wilderness hiking area. Trail bridge project noted through November 2026 in the wilderness area.

💵 Fall–winter hours 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; spring–summer 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Parking $3 Mon–Fri, $5 Sat–Sun (higher some holidays).

🕑 Daily 7am–6pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

📍 Laguna Niguel · Orange County South

About 4,500 acres of wilderness open space with oaks, streams, and more than 30 miles of official trails. Designated wildlife sanctuary under OC Parks.

💵 Park hours 7 a.m. to sunset; parking lot closes at sunset. Parking fee $3 daily. Trails may close after rain; check alerts (wet/muddy closures and Watershed Trail Exhibit Project through Dec 2026 noted).

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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Watts Towers Arts Center Campus

📍 Watts · East & South LA

Historic Simon Rodia towers accessible only via ~30-minute guided tours. Campus reopened to the public beginning July 8, 2026 after renovation work; exhibitions and tours resume on the stated schedule.

💵 Guided tower tours (only way inside the towers): General $12; Seniors 62+ & college with ID $6; Youth 17 & under free. Cash or check only payable to City of Los Angeles. Tours Thu–Sat only (campus closed Sun–Wed for tours).

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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Irvine Regional Park

📍 Orange · Orange County North

495-acre OC Parks regional park with oak/sycamore groves, lake, playgrounds, bike/walking trails, picnic areas, and equestrian trail. Orange County Zoo is located inside the park.

💵 Park open daily; fall–winter hours 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Vehicle parking fees: $3 Mon–Fri, $5 Sat–Sun (higher some holidays). OC Zoo inside park has separate admission.

🕑 Daily 6am–6pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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