Posted in Southern California Nature April 07, 2017 by

Everyone In Southern California Must Visit This Epic Waterfall As Soon As Possible

It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to enjoy flowing waterfalls in Southern California. Now that the drought is over and the water levels have resumed back to normal in many parts of SoCal, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all of the beauty created by mother nature.

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Tucked inside Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks, you'll find one of the most serene waterfalls in Southern California. It's the kind of spot that deserves to be at the top of your bucket list.
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To reach Paradise Falls you'll head out on a 2-hour hike through Wildwood Canyon.
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The scenic trail you'll start out on is a nice prelude to the rest of the beauty you are about to see.
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One of the best parts of this hike is that it's nice and easy so the whole family will enjoy the trail to Paradise Falls.
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Along the way you'll wander through a canopy of trees that will make you feel like you've entered a secret garden.
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You'll pass through shaded picnic areas that look like an enchanted forest...
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And you'll navigate across a charming footbridge that rests above a creek.
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Along the trail there is plenty of signage to guide you in the right direction.
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You'll know when you're close to the waterfall when you see these stairs. Just head down the steps that lead to the waterfall and you will experience the most picturesque view.
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It truly is stunning at every angle. You'll find it hard not to stop and gaze at the setting that surrounds you.
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But the best part is when you reach the waterfall and you can hear the water crashing into the pool of water below. It's absolutely mesmerizing.
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After all that hiking you deserve a break. Nothing like taking a rest with this view to inspire your senses.
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The woodsy setting surrounding Paradise Falls makes for the perfect spot to relax...or maybe even have a picnic. What a perfect way to reward yourself for an afternoon on the trail.
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Paradise Falls is located inside Wildwood Park at 928 W Avenida de los Arboles in Thousand Oaks, CA. Parking is fairly easy and the trail is a breeze to navigate, so this should be a very low-stress day out in nature.

If you’d like to explore more of Southern California’s waterfalls, take a look at these hidden waterfalls in SoCal that will take your breath away.