Los Angeles is a city of incredibly diverse landscapes – from the mighty and majestic Pacific Ocean, the myriad mountain ranges, breathtaking cityscape, and small-town feel of beach communities, this city has it all. Each of these landscapes plays a significant role in making the City of Angels and its surrounding environment one of the most unique and sought-after destinations in the world.

 

We have put together the best city views for a late-night drive near Woodland Hills, so that when the itch for taking in some jaw-dropping sights hits, you’ll know exactly where to go for that romantic interlude you’ve been planning.

 

Top of Topanga Overlook, situated at 3400 North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, can be accessed from Topanga Canyon Drive above the San Fernando Valley and provides visitors jaw-dropping views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Santa Susana Mountains, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the wide valley below. The nine-acre site includes parking, restroom facilities, extensive native landscaping, interpretive displays, drinking fountains, benches, and picnic areas.

 

Palisades Bluffs Park, situated at 301 N Mt. Holyoke Avenue in Pacific Palisades, boasts impeccable views of the ocean and coastal highway, all while sitting on a cliff overlooking the Palisades residential area. What’s more, it offers a modicum of concrete benches and trees and, if you’re lucky, you may even spot a glimpse of a young deer or two down the cliff grazing on the lush green bushes. Parking is available throughout the surrounding neighborhood and the facility offers bike parking and dog access as well.

 

Mulholland Scenic Overlook, situated at 14740-14804 Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles, not only offers drop-dead gorgeous sunsets but views of cotton candy-hued skies and the sprawling valley below. When the snow season arrives, there’s nothing better than looking at the distant peaks capped with soft, white powder, making for a visual experience like no other. Meanwhile, seasonal greens push up over the landscape while surreal vistas – looking straight down on homeowners’ rooftops – complete the experience.

 

Rocky Peak Park in Simi Valley has become a favorite spot for those looking to get in a quick workout since the local gyms have been closed due to COVID. But so much more than that, the park encompasses a beautiful space that provides both photographic and hiking opportunities. This hidden gem offers a breathtaking view of the 2,715-foot summit on the border of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in the Santa Susana Mountains. Rocky Peak remains one of the highest points in the range, delivering panoramic 360-degree views.

 

Point Dume State Beach, situated at 7103 Westward Beach Road in Malibu, boasts a dramatic coastline with rocky cliffs, awe-inspiring vistas, hiking trails, easy parking, restrooms, and the Sunset Restaurant & Bar. Views, water, and a beautiful sunset spot comprise the bulk of the Point Dume State Beach experience, and, if you’re there at the right time, you may even spot a sea lion, dolphin, or whale or two breaking the crashing ocean waves. Want to feel like Heathcliff and Catherine in that famous scene from Wuthering Heights? This is where you need to be.

 

Lois Ewen Overlook on Saddle Peak Road in Topanga offers a beautiful view of both the Malibu Hills and the Pacific Ocean, with the Santa Monica Mountains just on the other side. To say this spot boasts a “killer sunset” is something of an understatement; here, the concepts of peace, tranquility, and scenic majesty take on new meanings, making the Lois Ewen Overlook one of the most coveted stops for a great city view or even a late-night drive.

 

What can be more romantic than a night overlooking the vibrant city of Los Angeles? With sparkling lights and sweeping views from a higher elevation, a night view of L.A. is always something to remember for locals and visitors looking for things to do.