Hilltop Park

Great view and great place to go for a run up the hill and down to get a good workout. You can see on a clear day Catalina island at a distance and the view of Downtown LA up the hill top. You can bring your dogs, too and there’s adequate street parking aside from the small designated parking they have. You can a picnic up there, however you can’t bbq which is fine. Clean area and they have doggy poo bags dispensers just in case you forget to bring one for your furry baby.

Absolutely beautiful :) Didn’t know what to expect but it exceeded my expectations. Great place to take a date.

One of the most beautiful views I’ve been fortunate enough to see with my wife… unfortunately it’s not well care for with trash debris around and lots of traffic. We often go and pick up trash before we enjoy the view just to keep the place looking nice for others

Checking out scenes at Hilltop Park was really neat. The drive up is a little elevated, but I’ll take it over roads with crazy steep turns.
This is such a peaceful park to go jogging or to walk your dog. The day we went it was super windy, but the view of Long Beach and the surrounding city might distract you from the crazy wind!
I liked how there were plenty of places to sit and just take in the views.
We scouted the place as an activity for our wedding guests to do during down time the day of. It was pretty close to our wedding venue.
Parking was easy on the street. They also have a tiny parking lot if you get lucky!
Unilocal 100 Challenge — 60 of 100

Beautiful view unfortunately shared with people I can’t wait to forget.
Sunset Sundays will be shared here for the next couple of months and then poof hopefully gone into obscurity and memories changed. I was only here for a few moments yesterday and didn’t get any pictures but the view is stunning. It’s probably the closest thing I’ve encountered in LA that holds a candle to my favorite lookout in San Diego.

If you ever feel overwhelm and stressed to the breaking point, my recommendation is vodka and crap load of alcohol. But reality is that you need something else to debrief and de-​stress and still function. Well then signal hill is a great spot to go to.
I was blasting Justin Bieber songs and listening to it on my headphones in secrecy (I’m afraid of getting beat up). Drinking tea or coffee up here for an hour or so is a great way to calm your berserk mode down and gain your sanity. But most normal people come up here with their friends and lovers just to chill out and watch the sunset, which I must say is so beautiful. I’m usually a lover of the night sky but that sunset is just as beautiful.
The pros to this is that it’s super close to Long Beach University. A great way to escape your troubles from time to time. Cons are solely in the parking and pigs that are jerks and horrible animals in giving tickets and telling you to move. Beware of them.
I think the winter sunset is probably more beautiful than the current global warming sunset. But that’s my take on it. Not to be political and what not.

Great place for a date! Nice views. Parking isn’t fun, and you need to be careful about reading the signs! There was a cop telling people they needed to repark before he gave out tickets.
Nice easy breeze on a warm summer night. Perfect for watching the sunset. Bring a blanket to sit on!

Pretty cool spot to take ur girl during sunset n watch the view all around u… from los angeles to hungtington beach. awsome place especially at night!

The view of skyline is absolutely breathtaking. Yeah, parking is sort of horrible but on a side note, I did learn to parallel park like a pro because of this place.
I have yet to see the bathrooms but the picnic area is nice enough and there’s plenty of space to sit on the grass.
The main part of hilltop is so simple and nice, you could sit almost everywhere and get an amazing view. Seeing Terminal Island, Queen Mary, and LA in a single view is so cool! If only the focus on the telescopes worked (the only down part) but you don’t really need to see through a telescope to experience the beauty of LA and OC county

Long Beach, you know how to do parks! I happened upon this spot one day as I was in the area and looking for things to do (thanks Unilocalers). What an awesome park, on a clear day you can see Catalina, Downtown LA, and clear across to the Hollywood Sign! WOW! Stay past sunset and you can see Southern California transform into a glistening land of twinkling lights. There is also some signage about the history of Signal Hill which is interesting to read. Parking is a premium, but I’ve always been able to find a spot. Neat place, I’ll be back.

Gorgeous park that I happened to stumble upon. You can get amazing 360 degree views of the city. Perfect place for a picnic or a romantic date. They also have hiking trails that I assume are dog friendly because I saw many pets with their owners.

For as many decades I lived in SoCal, I’m mystified as to why I’ve never heard of this park before. It’s significant in that it offers practically 360 degree views of LA. You don’t have to schlep to the hills. The views, when the conditions are right, are simply stunning.
PARKING: Nightmarish. This place isn’t a secret — it’s bustling and the lot for the actual park is tiny. There’s street parking but that gets filled up pretty quick. Getting a spot depends on luck.
TRAILS: There’s a nice paved trail that leads away from the park, offering more birds eye views of LA and OC.
AMENITIES: There is a bathroom (I didn’t dare peak inside), small picnic area, plenty of benches and other places to sit on, grassy areas.
VERDICT: Despite the sheer number of people who come to this small park, the views are worth it, especially if you don’t live close to the Hollywood hills.

The best way to get there is to hike up from Hill Street (maps available at Signal Hill city website), past the oil pumps, tiny lizards, and sweaty moms during the day for a panoramic view of Long Beach, including the airport, the CSULB pyramid, the Port, San Pedro, downtown Long Beach, specific buildings (if you know Long Beach), and see that row of lush palm trees? Those are fertilized with the bulldog pee, college vomit, and bum poop of Second Street. On a clear day, you can see the Hollywood Sign, albeit tiny and blurry. It’s a chill 3 acre with BBQs, restrooms, and tables, with a stone wall for sitting, and nice grass, and they even have movies, concerts, and weddings. It’s a hill, and it’s the top, but it’s hard to park, as restrictions can be a little rough, and almost impossible after 10pm due to a security presence.

For what it is, this park has a lot to offer. The views are amazing. To the west, you can see the edge of Long Beach/​San Pedro and the Pacific. To the east, you can spot the runway/​s of Long Beach airport and watch the planes take off/​land. When you look up, you’ll see the sky. How cool is that?
You can also jumpstart your fitness groove at this park. The pathways have a good mixture of incline and flat portions so it is perfect for running or walking. Add to that are a couple of fitness stations along the way.
It’s a public park so it can be crowded at times. There are definitely loud and annoying people that hang out here so just be ready for that.
On a side note, this is a great place to practice your parallel parking skills.

At night, the view from Hilltop Park will leave you breathless – it’s as fascinating as it is beautiful. While you stand at Long Beach’s highest point, you’re surrounded by hundreds of lights that span as far as San Pedro; each one drawing a sense of magnetism and inciting feelings of hope, love, and peace.
The neighboring areas have short trails and workout spots to get some fitness in, as well.
Not much more needs to be said or written about this spot, come see it for yourself!
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Conclusion: A fantastic place for a date or setting for heavy reflection. The best part is that it’s free, making Hilltop Park Long Beach’s greatest gift to humanity. The only negatives? There’s a strict curfew at 10PM and often times there are teenagers who either smoke or display too much PDA. Despite that, it’s still a memorable site that’s worth a visit, day or night.
Extra Notes:
–Free Parking that will require parallel maneuvering
–Very strict curfew at 10PM
–Restrooms are dirty

Spectacular views of Long Beach and Los Angeles in the evening or daytime. It was a such clear day after the rain, that I was able to clearly see Catalina Island. Many people had digital SLRs and tripod set-​up taking photos.
Highly recommended for a good workout walking up the hill or to take in the views of the city. You can also take a jog or walk on the promenade. There’s also some outdoor fitness equipment in different areas of the park.
Parking was easy. The only downside that it’s such a small park, that it could be quite noisy because of children present and the bathroom at the park was filthy.
Bring a thick coat or a blanket as it was quite chilly up at the top of the hill.

After class, we had some extra time before grabbing dinner so we spent a good hour just relaxing and enjoying the view from Hilltop Park.
Feels:
This was a very relaxing place. Depending on the season, winds can be pretty strong. Usually the view is clear and extremely pleasant as you can see most parts of Long Beach. A lot of things to do such as sitting, looking at the history of Long Beach through unique art.
Parking:
Coming here on a Friday evening, we didn’t have trouble parking. All street parking coming up, on, or down the hill.
Overall
A great place to be any time of the day. Whether going alone, on a date night, or with family, it’s a very calm and friendly place to be. It’s signature place for Long Beach so I definitely recommend for y’all to check it out for those who haven’t, especially since Long Beach doesn’t have hiking places.
TL;DR Tips:
* Charming place for a date night
* Definitely a must go place for 1^st timers to Long Beach
* For those into a hill workout. I highly recommend this place.

Dope environment. This is a cool spot to relax and get a cool view of LA, LB and HB (I can see my house from here! lol)
Don’t come late at night because the cops will give you a ticket.
Cool place to go running.
Also, if you’re a hip-​hop fan like myself, sit at the top and throw on some headphones, and listen to some J. Dilla or Curren$y. You’ll understand why when you do so.

Hilltop Park is a park located at the top of a very high hill. When I used to live in Long Beach, I would come here on occasion. One year, my husband and I decided to come here for July 4^th with one of our dogs (when we just only had one dog back then). We parked on a street and walked up towards the park. Certain parts of the street was blocked off and police officers were on site to help direct traffic and I suppose be there for safety and protection.
Since Signal Hill is a no fireworks city, a lot of the residents and residents from nearby cities came here to watch the fireworks (so come early if you plan on doing this next year and make sure to bring yourself some food and make it a picnic with a blanket to sit on). Depending on where you sat on the hill, you could see the fireworks done by the Queen Mary and other various firework shows among all of the different cities. It was really cool to be able to see multiple firework shows going on at once, unfortunately without the sound (so it didn’t feel as real to me but I’m sure my dog appreciated it because he totally hates the sound of fireworks).
In general, this park has some amazingly beautiful views of the city and beyond (excellent both at night and during the day to see). Really does make for a beautiful photo for you professionals and amateurs. But the park itself is kind of on the small side. The climb you make to get up to this hill is definitely a work out and killer for your calves and thighs (go cardio!).
There is a small little lot for this park but plenty of street parking. There is also a unisex restroom here as well (in case you wanted to know).

Awesome park to hangout and enjoy the views of both Long Beach and Downtown Los Angeles (clear day of course).
A friend showed me this place and I enjoyed it. They have a bathroom as well and shared by both female and male (two bathrooms).
Parking is about 8 spaces but you can find plenty of street parking, just make sure to read the signs.
Security cameras monitor the park for your safety as well.
There are a few telescopes and information plaques that give you some history of the area and what views can be seen from this park.
Hope to return but on a sunset to take more pictures.