Swimming holes near Los Angeles

4 natural swim spots within about 120 miles of Los Angeles, California.

Looking for swimming holes near Los Angeles? These listings are sorted by distance from the city center. For live sorting from your phone, use swimming holes near me or the full California directory.

Falls CA

Switzer Falls

Plan your hike to Switzer Falls in Angeles National Forest. Get trail directions, parking pass info, safety tips, and details on swimming and jumping spots.

Creek CA

Rock Pool

A guide to Rock Pool, an unofficial swimming and jumping spot in Malibu Creek State Park near Thousand Oaks and Malibu. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

Cave in rocks near beach where ocean waves fill and empty. CA

Blow Hole

Explore the Blow Hole, a sea cave in Laguna Beach. Get directions, safety tips for swimming and diving, and what to know about this unofficial natural feature.

Falls CA

Cedar Creek Falls

Plan your hike to Cedar Creek Falls near San Diego. Get directions, permit info, and essential safety tips for this popular swimming hole.