




Small park near Veterans Memorial where dozens of California ground squirrels congregate—great for candid wildlife and urban-nature shots. Visit early morning or late afternoon for soft light and active animals; weekdays reduce human crowds. No entry fee; street parking and nearby lots by Santa Monica Pier (short walk). Do not feed wildlife—respect signage. Accessible paved paths and benches make low-angle compositions and stealthy approach easy.





Small park near Veterans Memorial where dozens of California ground squirrels congregate—great for candid wildlife and urban-nature shots. Visit early morning or late afternoon for soft light and active animals; weekdays reduce human crowds. No entry fee; street parking and nearby lots by Santa Monica Pier (short walk). Do not feed wildlife—respect signage. Accessible paved paths and benches make low-angle compositions and stealthy approach easy.