Outdoors
Waterfalls near Thousand Oaks
18 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
18
Closest
2.7 mi
Paradise Falls
Within 10 miles
5
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 2.7miParadise Falls
- 5.4miSycamore Falls
- 7.4miUpper Zuma Canyon Waterfall
- 8.3miZuma Canyon Falls
- 8.5miNewton Canyon Falls
- 11.5miEscondido Falls (Lower)
- 11.9miSolstice Canyon Falls
- 17.5miOwl Falls
- 18.8miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 21miPunch Bowl
- 21.1miTemescal Falls
- 21.7miJackson Falls
- 23.1miWhite Swift Falls
- 23.5miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
- 26miWhitney Canyon Waterfalls
- 29.1miRose Valley Falls
- 32.5mi33 Falls
- 36.5miTrail Canyon Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Thousand Oaks; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Thousand Oaks?
Paradise Falls, about 2.7 miles from the center of Thousand Oaks.
How many waterfalls are near Thousand Oaks?
18 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 5 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Thousand Oaks?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.