Palisades Park

Palisades Park is a iconic 26-acre linear park stretching along Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, California, offering sweeping views of the Santa Monica Bay and Pacific Ocean. The park features benches, picnic areas, public artworks, monuments, and a rose garden. As a City of Santa Monica public park, it is free and open to the public. The park runs along a bluff above Pacific Coast Highway and includes paved pathways along its length, making it accessible for walking and wheeling, though the terrain does include some sloped areas given its clifftop setting. Restrooms are available within the park, and the city maintains accessible routes along Ocean Avenue.

Santa Monica’s parks system generally supports accessibility including paved paths, accessible restrooms, and benches and rest areas along park routes. The park is served by nearby public transit and has drop-off areas along Ocean Avenue. Leashed pets are welcome in all City of Santa Monica parks.

Visitors report that the main paved pathway running the length of the park is generally smooth and manageable for wheelchairs and strollers, though some sections near the bluff edge have uneven areas or slight grades. The ocean views are accessible from many points along the path without needing to navigate stairs. Parking nearby on Ocean Avenue and in the adjacent Santa Monica parking structures is available, with accessible spaces in the structures. Visitors note that weekends and summer afternoons can be very crowded, and early morning visits offer a quieter, more comfortable experience.