Photos: L.A. Walks: Ballona Lagoon

A view of Ballona Lagoon.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

A tiny bird stands on one of the wooden fences.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Kris Ellenberg walks along the trail as it parallels the waterway.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Flowers in bloom along the path.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Roz Allan from London walks her son’s dog Angus during a hike.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Egrets can be seen standing in the shallow waters.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

The main marina channel is full of boats heading in and out of the harbor.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

A dog swims in the water to cool off.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

A beachfront path known as Ocean Front Walk borders the back of some houses.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

As you head north, a number of volleyball nets are available for people to use.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

After you cross some nautical-themed streets, a pedestrian bridge will cross the waterway and return you to the original path.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)