Outdoors
Waterfalls near Manhattan Beach
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
14.5 mi
Temescal Falls
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All waterfalls, nearest first
- 14.5miTemescal Falls
- 16.9miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 17.3miOwl Falls
- 22.8miSolstice Canyon Falls
- 23.9miEscondido Falls (Upper)
- 24miEscondido Falls (Lower)
- 26.5miMayberg Waterfall
- 26.9miNewton Canyon Falls
- 27.1miZuma Canyon Falls
- 27.3miMillard Falls
- 27.4miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 27.5miMoss Grotto Falls
- 27.5miRibbon Rocks Falls
- 27.6miGrand Chasm Falls
- 27.6miThalehaha Falls
- 27.6miSuspended Boulder Falls
- 27.6miRoaring Rift Falls
- 27.7miLeontine Falls
- 28.1miBailey Canyon Falls
- 28.2miUpper Zuma Canyon Waterfall
- 28.4miFrog Jump Falls
- 28.4miWashout Falls
- 28.4miSchweitzer Falls
- 28.4miRoyal Falls
- 28.4miBear Claw Fall
- 29.2miUpper Switzer Falls
- 29.3miSwitzer Falls
- 30.6miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
- 34.1miFish Canyon Falls
- 36.6miParadise Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Manhattan Beach; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Manhattan Beach?
Temescal Falls, about 14.5 miles from the center of Manhattan Beach.
How many waterfalls are near Manhattan Beach?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Manhattan Beach?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.