Amid all the holiday chaos, we managed to sneak in a short hike this week. The very easy, very beautiful Torrey Pines Overlook trail, which begins at TreePeople’s headquarters near the intersection of Coldwater Canyon and Mulholland Drives. This 1/2 mile trail has it all — picnic tables, benches, high maintenance standards and stunning views of the San Fernando Valley. Great for kids 4 and up (Jack didn’t complain once) but wobbly toddlers should probably be confined to carriers, as there are lots of unfenced canyon drops along the trail.

