National Parks Near Long Beach, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Long Beach. The closest park is just 40.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

52
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
40.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Long Beach

⭐ Closest
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
40.1 mi (~48 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
56.1 mi (~1 hr 7 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Cabrillo National Monument
93.7 mi (~1 hr 52 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
99.7 mi (~1 hr 60 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Long Beach

César E. Chávez National Monument
102.8 mi (~2 hr 3 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
135.5 mi (~2 hr 43 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
179 mi (~3 hr 35 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
Death Valley National Park
197.1 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley, California
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Long Beach

Manzanar National Historic Site
204.2 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
204.5 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Castle Mountains National Monument
205.4 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
243.2 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Pinnacles National Park
252.6 mi (~5 hr 3 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
265.6 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Devils Postpile National Monument
270.4 mi (~5 hr 24 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument
Yosemite National Park
292 mi (~5 hr 50 min)

Yosemite National Park

California
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Long Beach

Long Beach is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is your closest option at just 40.1 miles—approximately 48 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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