Hilltop Park

Deshyani Wickremasinghe 3 months ago

Absolutely stunning place to visit. Dog-friendly park and perfect for a picnic. No tickets or reservations required. However, it can get crowded on weekends and after 4 PM, and parking may be difficult since you’ll need to park along the street.

Tina Cormany 5 months ago

Perfect way to start and end your day. If you don't know what to do, start above on the Hill and then go down below. Take your time, you might meet new people along the damn way. Clean up after yourself and change your batteries on your smoke detectors and buckle up. #safesexisnosex #washyourballs #washyourhands

Philip C 4 months ago

A very beautiful park with beautiful views of Southern California beaches like Seal Beach, Long Beach, and Redondo Beach on a clear day. On a clear day, it offers a 270-degree view of Long Beach, West LA, Downtown LA, and the Angeles Crest Mountains. I don't remember if there was a restroom, but it wasn't very crowded when I went. There's no admission fee. Don't forget Signal Hill Trails.

Marco Carranza 4 months ago

Hilltop Park in Signal Hill is a hidden gem in the Long Beach area. The park hides native heritage, enjoying the view to Catalina Island from the park and imagining the Tongva people communicating across the water with the island people is mind-blowing. It's a small park and still is well equipped with restrooms, grills, parking, and drinking water fountain. On a clear day you can easily see Downtown Los Angeles.

Brett 11 months ago

I had the day off and thought, “Why not do something wholesome?” First, I discovered a gyro so good it could end wars. Then I swung by the Long Beach Airport viewing area to watch planes take off like the budget version of Catch Me If You Can. On the way home, I spotted this hill and decided to check out the view—because nothing says “impulsive life choices” like chasing an elevated mound of dirt. After surviving a gauntlet of stoplights that felt like LA’s version of purgatory, I finally made it. Parking is scarce—mostly street parking—so you’ll need to channel your inner Formula 1 driver to snag a spot. The view? Pretty solid, assuming you enjoy squinting through the official LA haze filter. The park itself is clean, plenty of shade under the trees, and the atmosphere is relaxed… depending on your definition of “relaxed.” Because here’s the thing: Signal Hill is basically the unofficial make-out capital of Southern California. There were more teenagers locking lips than there are pigeons in New York. Forget sunsets—these kids came to tongue wrestle. So, pro tip: if your daughter says her boyfriend is taking her to Signal Hill to “hang out,” she’s not talking about admiring the skyline. Overall, it’s worth a visit if you’re nearby. The view is free, the breeze is nice, and the people-watching is chef’s kiss. Just be prepared for the occasional background soundtrack of awkward giggles and lip-smacking.