Outdoors
Waterfalls near Cerritos
29 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
29
Closest
8.9 mi
Schweitzer Falls
Within 10 miles
2
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 8.9miSchweitzer Falls
- 9miFrog Jump Falls
- 19.5miMayberg Waterfall
- 22.1miBailey Canyon Falls
- 23.2miHermit Falls
- 23.5miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 23.7miFish Canyon Falls
- 23.9miBlack Star Canyon Falls
- 24.3miMoss Grotto Falls
- 24.4miLeontine Falls
- 24.5miSturtevant Falls
- 25.3miMillard Falls
- 27miGlen Camp Falls
- 27.5miRoyal Falls
- 28miLower Switzer Falls
- 28.1miSwitzer Falls
- 28.1miLower Double Falls
- 28.2miWest Fork Waterfall
- 28.4miWolfskill Falls
- 29miHarding Canyon Falls
- 30.7miTemescal Falls
- 32.5miMetrolink Bridge
- 32.9miCanyon Falls
- 33.1miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 33.5miHolly Jim Falls
- 33.7miTrail Canyon Falls
- 34.2miOwl Falls
- 34.4miDana Point Seasonal Waterfall
- 36miCooper Canyon Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Cerritos; 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 Cerritos?
Schweitzer Falls, about 8.9 miles from the center of Cerritos.
How many waterfalls are near Cerritos?
29 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Cerritos?
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.