Outdoors
Waterfalls near Alhambra
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
5.1 mi
Mayberg Waterfall
Within 10 miles
7
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 5.1miMayberg Waterfall
- 6.9miBailey Canyon Falls
- 7.1miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 7.8miMoss Grotto Falls
- 7.9miLeontine Falls
- 8.6miMillard Falls
- 9.1miHermit Falls
- 10.1miSturtevant Falls
- 10.7miRoyal Falls
- 11.2miLower Switzer Falls
- 11.4miSwitzer Falls
- 13miFish Canyon Falls
- 14miGlen Camp Falls
- 16.2miLower Double Falls
- 17miWest Fork Waterfall
- 17.2miTrail Canyon Falls
- 22.3miWolfskill Falls
- 22.4miCooper Canyon Falls
- 23miSchweitzer Falls
- 23.1miFrog Jump Falls
- 23.5miTemescal Falls
- 25.3miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 26.5miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
- 27miOwl Falls
- 27.5miDorr Canyon Falls
- 27.5miWhitney Canyon Waterfalls
- 30.3miCanyon Falls
- 30.7miSan Antonio Falls
- 35.1miEtiwanda Falls
- 36.8miBonita Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Alhambra; 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 Alhambra?
Mayberg Waterfall, about 5.1 miles from the center of Alhambra.
How many waterfalls are near Alhambra?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 7 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Alhambra?
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.