The 8 Best Places In Southern California To Go On An Unforgettable Picnic

Dig out your picnic basket and spread out a blanket - it's picnic season here in SoCal and we need an excuse to have a lazy day out in the sun. Here are our favorite picks for the eight best spots to have an epic picnic with scenery galore that will make for an unforgettable feast in Southern California. Yum!

1. Jackson Lake

This small lake tucked inside a canyon near Wrightwood and Big Pines is a lovely scenic escape for a leisurely afternoon picnic. This area is popular for fishing and camping so it's also a great spot for a weekend-long lake getaway.

2. Crown Point

Picnic under this charming tree in Crown Point in San Diego with a relaxing view of the bay.

3. Amir's Garden

This garden in Griffith Park is a hidden gem of a picnic spot that's tucked away in a tranquil setting with well tended grounds and mature trees that offer the perfect amount of shade.

4. Echo Park Lake

Echo Park Lake provides the perfect surroundings for a quiet picnic that will make you feel like you're far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

5. Palisades Park in Santa Monica.

Find a cozy spot to picnic under a towering palm tree in this popular spot in Santa Monica that is also great for people watching.

6. Embarcadero Marina Park North

A cozy spot to settle in and watch the boats in San Diego Bay and enjoy the magnificent view of the San Diego skyline.

7. Heisler Park in Laguna Beach

This is a nice place to enjoy all of the great walking paths before or after your picnic.

8. Scripps Park

This inviting green grass at Scripps Park in La Jolla is the perfect spot to spread out a blanket and take a little snooze after a picnic feast. .

What a great way to enjoy a SoCal day. Where will you be spending your picnic time this season? If there are other great spots to seek out for picnic time in Southern California, give us a shout in the comments and share your hidden gems.