One of Santa Monica’s little-known gems, Palisades Park is a narrow public park which runs along the top of a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The park stretches for 1.6 miles, from Colorado Avenue to the north city limit overlooking the Santa Monica Canyon.The park was established in 1892 and was later landscaped with walkways, formal entrances and plantings. There is also an iconic fence made from eucalyptus wood salvaged from routine city tree-trimming in 1913. The historic park is popular with walkers who come to enjoy great views of the sea and to admire the plants and birds in the gardens. There is also a veteran’s memorial – 4 stone markers honor all the Veterans who lost their lives in foreign wars.

Palisades Park, Arizona Blvd and Ocean Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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