Waterfalls near Los Angeles, CA
28 waterfalls within 75 miles · 28 with detail pages · 22 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Los Angeles, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Los Angeles
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Los Angeles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayberg Waterfall | — | 12 mi | ~20 min |
| Eaton Canyon Waterfall | — | 13 mi | ~20 min |
| Ribbon Rocks Falls | 30 ft | 13 mi | ~20 min |
| Millard Falls | — | 13 mi | ~20 min |
| Moss Grotto Falls | 23 ft | 13 mi | ~20 min |
| Grand Chasm Falls | 59 ft | 13 mi | ~25 min |
| Thalehaha Falls | 79 ft | 13 mi | ~25 min |
| Suspended Boulder Falls | 23 ft | 13 mi | ~25 min |
| Roaring Rift Falls | 20 ft | 13 mi | ~25 min |
| Leontine Falls | 131 ft | 13 mi | ~25 min |
| Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall | — | 13 mi | ~25 min |
| Bailey Canyon Falls | — | 14 mi | ~25 min |
| Royal Falls | — | 14 mi | ~25 min |
| Lower Switzer Falls | 33 ft | 15 mi | ~25 min |
| Upper Switzer Falls | 33 ft | 15 mi | ~25 min |
| Hermit Falls | — | 16 mi | ~30 min |
| Temescal Falls | — | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Sturtevant Falls | — | 17 mi | ~30 min |
| Trail Canyon Falls | — | 18 mi | ~30 min |
| Santa Ynez Falls | — | 19 mi | ~35 min |
| Fish Canyon Falls | — | 20 mi | ~35 min |
| Schweitzer Falls | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
25–50 miles
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Jump Falls | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
| Washout Falls | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
| Bear Claw Fall | — | 25 mi | ~45 min |
| Whitney Canyon Waterfalls | — | 26 mi | ~45 min |
| Cooper Canyon Falls | 26 ft | 29 mi | ~50 min |
| Dorr Canyon Falls | 33 ft | 34 mi | ~60 min |
Beyond 75 miles
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