Hiking

How did I not know this existed?? 

Sunday we had the whole afternoon free, and wanted to take a hike in the beautiful sunny, cool weather. Jordi suggested the Canyon by El Moro, just north of Laguna Beach. We got there and found out parking was $15 a day!! So we decided to get a yearly state park pass for $125, which lets you get into all the state beaches and parks for free - definitely a good deal! 

We started our hike around 3 with one water bottle between the two of us, thinking we would walk for an hour or two.  However, we ended up way back in the canyon, and didn't get back to our car until after 7 p.m. - incredibly thirsty and tired, but very satisfied. It was seriously one of the most beautiful places I've hiked. 

The canyon is large, and there are many trails and loops for walking, hiking or mountain biking. It was about half an hour away from where we live, and I'd never been there before! And you completely feel like you're in the wilderness, not in the middle of Southern California, so it's a good find :)

I highly suggest checking it out - and getting a state park pass!

Is there somewhere near where you live that you never knew existed but have discovered is totally awesome?