Franklin Canyon reservoir

Such a special oasis you can almost forget you’re basically in Beverly Hills. Unfortunately you will remember that you are there when you enter the parking area that is filled with g wagons and cyber trucks and when you encounter other people on a walk in nature who think it’s acceptable to conduct business via speakerphone in what should be idyllic surroundings. I would say go at a weird time, but no time is weird enough for these people.

Anyway, the reservoir is a great, if short walk, but there are plenty of more serious hikes in the canyons around it, and there’s also an adorable turtle pond a bit beyond the reservoir. If you dare to enter the danger zone of Bev hills proper you can pick up a very pricey picnic spread from the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills and find a great picnic table and enjoy!! Also great playground with CLEAN bathrooms at the bottom of the canyon if kids are along for the ride.