I went on a hike here a few weeks ago and it's so beautiful! The beach is a short walk from the…read moreparking lot, but even from the lot, you get an amazing view of the peninsula. Walking down is a pretty steep decline, so be sure to watch your step. When you get down to the beach, you'll notice how clean and clear the water is and I was amazed by the number of tide pools there were! I was able to see so many crawfish, little baby crabs, and even a starfish! I've never seen so many sea creatures up close and personal so it was definitely a cool experience. It's really easy to spend a few hours here just taking everything in. We came at around 12pm on a Saturday and the trail wasn't too crowded. The trail itself is also very clean and not difficult; the most physically demanding part is walking back up to the parking lot from the beach because it's all incline, however, I think it's doable for most people. There is a parking lot that costs $12 for parking the entire day.

Still closed as of last week. Looking forward to when the place opens up again. From the top it…read morelooks great. If you still want a hike the ocean trails reserve is nearby and has a trail to hike to the water

A friend said it, "Beautiful cove in Rancho Palos Verde" and it couldn't be more true. Spending a…read moreday exploring Terranea was a great way to beat the heat with bae. The beach cove and sea cave are open to the public and super fun to explore though the closer you get to the cave the rockier the incline so be careful, watch your step and have on some sensible foot attire. The cliff side mountain structure is beautiful as well, the formation of various shades of earth, gorgeous brown, orange, beige, gray and truly cool hues. There are some wooden Adirondack chairs apart of the resort, free to use lots of patches of sand and rocks to spread out a small blanket or sit on and views upon views of the ocean. Picnic friendly, but very quaint. You can see a lot of look out points and paths close by and just before you decline there is one final pool area (for guest)with tables on the outside for public use. It's very serene, peaceful and even with packs of adorable families and energetic kids very relaxing. The waves and breeze kind of make everything calm (holding the hand of someone special for a beat doesn't hurt either). Unfortunately pets aren't allowed in this area and there is a bridge with a pup corner with rails to leave your dog as well as bowls for water. Felt bad for the one we saw wanting to play with their family, but I'm optimistic they got spoiled after. Definitely will get lost in this cove meets cave meets beach again in the near future.

I felt a little awkward getting here since the trail is though the Terranea resort, and I had to…read morewalk through through the impeccably maintained golf course and the obviously wealthy patrons on the green. No one bothered us though! The cove itself has a rocky beach with beach chairs, and a kayak rental service if you want to explore the cave by the ocean. If you time your visit to coincide with a low tide, you can clamber on some rocks to get to the cave. Unfortunately, I couldn't explore at low tide and I didn't have time to rent a kayak. I did find the stroll enjoyable as the path is well maintained. There are publicly accessible bathrooms on the way down to the cove.

Absolutely one of the best beaches in SoCal. Pebble beaches surround the cliffs of Palos Verdes…read moreEstates. Breathing views, dolphins and whales. Plenty of hiking trails down to the ocean. White pouts nature preserve is another beautiful location with amazing views of the ocean.

This beach is one of the most beautiful cliff side beaches Ive been to in Southern California. I'm…read moreoriginal from San Diego and it's comparable to Torrey Pines or the Carlsbad beach. I see a lot of people doing photographer sessions here as well as surfing. It's especially beautiful during sunset!!!

It was so pretty, driving thru looking at the beautiful scenery. It was just breathtaking.read more

This place is so gorgeous! I wouldn't have known about this place if it wasn't for yelp. It's a…read moresmall dirt trail to get down here and it's a rocky beach. My family went here for tide pooling and we saw a brittle star, sea hare, and this place is brimming with hermit crabs! Definitely do your research and come here when it's low tide. It's such a beautiful beach hidden in Palos Verdes! There is also tons of free parking along the street :)

A beautiful beach or viewpoint that the locals enjoy. The…read moreSan Pedrians call this Beach ROYAL PALMS, most residents in San Pedro never knew they added White Point as some locals have said it's probably a racial thing. The entrance fee is $6.00 One way no returns. The view from above Royal Palms is beautiful. We drove down, parked, and had lunch with an awesome view of some surfers, and, as I was told, on occasion you'll see some seals on the rocks. After having lunch we went for a walk, a hidden treasure in this town. Royal Palms has public restrooms and plenty of parking. Come and enjoy the beautiful view.

We absolutely loved this hidden gem! My recommendation is…read moreplease wear water shoes! Because it's all rocks! also take chairs- this spot is gorgeous! There are porta potties- on duty life guards and squirrels.. I'll post a couple of pics I took. Parking is $8.00

I don't know why they keep referring to this as a private beach...there are ABSOLUTELY NO PRIVATE…read morebeaches along the California Coast as per The Coastal Commission...besides, the whole area is quickly sliding into the water as it was in the 1950's when I was a kid...serves them right for trying to make this private.....

Sad with the rerun of extreme land movement. paddle tennis courts are out, no running water,…read morebathrooms closed,. My grandparents, parents and I have been members. Remember the dock and salt water pool- gone with the courts. Still a great sunset.

Pelican Cove Park is right by the coast where you can get stunning views of the lighthouse and the…read morewater. My friends and I did a short 1.4 mile hike on Alta Vista trail and loved it! It was peaceful and very refreshing.

Overall, a nice place to visit. It's a simple park with 3 to 4 access walks to the beach. Rocky…read morecoast lovely scenery and tranquil ocean waves and open stretches of soft sand. Large parking lots, modern trail, and bathroom facilities. Walks jogs biking and pets are allowed.

This Yelp map leads you to someone's private driveway at 2735 via oleadas in a cul de sac…read more Very confusing Set navigation to 2828 paseo Del Mar and park at the empty grounds. There is a very rocky, steep, man-made path that can lead you to the beach ground. It is unsuitable for kids and elderly.

Event: Crow Show Time: every afternoon, weather permitting…read more(the show is cancelled during heavy fog, rain - what's that?, or gale force wind) Admission: free Attire: anything old & ratty Parking: street, plentiful, free Avail on site: no food or drink, no restroom, no seating except one rock Place: Lunada Bay (Paseo Del Mar at Oakley Rd./Via Bandini) Leashed dogs welcome, BYO poop bag Good for kids if they're not scared of large birds A small group of spectators (like maybe 5) often gathers on the bluff to watch the crow antics. The birds can fly at 60mph & dive at 70mph so if you score an action photo consider it pure luck. Crows are highly intelligent, can identify a human & do not forget a face (the original facial recognition?). They know me & often buzz me just for fun. My fave is a one-legged crow who sometimes lands beside me along with a couple of his/her buddies, curious & waiting to have their picture taken. I've determined that crows are show-offs. They perform impressive aerial maneuvers, each trying to outdo the other with flying skills. How many crows to expect? It's hit or miss - some days there are dozens, some days fewer than 10. I'm not especially fond of the crows who leave dead rats in my gutters or pound on my chimney cap incessantly....but those Lunada Bay crows have won me over. I've been known to hang out with them 'till my camera battery dies. And then I get home only to discover I've barely missed every great shot, except occasionally one, cuz they're so fast & my camera is slow. I'll get a better camera & then perhaps will have something to crow about. Meanwhile, the show must go on.

Great way to spend an afternoon on a Saturday. Many families here Park is huge. Definitely…read morerecommend coming here.

I am not a fan of Dr. Who. I have caught a few episodes and I did not succumb to the galactic…read moretravels of the cycling Whos. However, I respect and truly admire that they added a cultural term to modern vocabulary: the Tardis Effect, which basically means that you enter a space and it is more spacious and complex than you can imagine based on what you believe it can hold based on exterior. Another example is Snoopy's Dog house. And as a final example, I offer a person's head. It does not seem like it holds a lot but it holds an ever expansive universe of thoughts, ideas and memories. This park can serve as another example of the Tardis Effect. It is a small park, like legit tiny, but when you look from its multiple view points you see the vastness of the pacific ocean and shore lines, which can induces so much within your head universe. Like one time I went and I imagined that a sea monster would rise from the waters far away. The sea monster was like Godzilla, except purple and its blast were white and froze people to death. Missiles could not quell its fury. I imagined that the solution would have to be mystical like when Perseus defeated the Kraken using Medusa's head. I repeat that the park is small by feet or metric cubes, or what ever unit of measure is used to measure a park's length, but when you enter you will see more than you expected, if you let yourself. I wonder what the opposite of the Tardis Effect is? What is something that is super big but when you step inside is actual small. Hopefully, a whale's belly cause I might end up there one day and wish to survive. If you are not one who embraces imaginative trips, this place offers something more grounded: beautiful views that are plainly gorgeous. When you allow yourself to sit and view, you want to take pictures, you want to have a date, you want to have a meaningful conversation, you want to meditate. It is a small gulp of fresh air that can be released into a big space. Logistically, parking is hard to come by. I am a local so I park on the street nearby and walk. I do not have a parking permit, I find street parking. The walk from the park to the car is not that long and depending on your fitness level it can be exhausting or a breeze. I went today to hike some of its neighboring trails. And the trails were closed. So expect this place to be a treat, if you are the type of person who can take the small of the earth and see the large of the earth.

May your blade always be wet, your anchor be tight, your rum be spiced and your soul be true. Let's…read morebegin this Sacred Cove Trail Ocean review. Arghh! Matey! ;D Sacred Cove trail is short family friendly hiking trail with 400 ft of elevation change that leads to the Sacred Cove Beach. The SCB is mostly rocks, but there are a couple of sandy areas. At low tide there are tide pools and incredible caves to explore. Furthermore, this deep cove is bookended Portuguese Point and Inspiration Point. To access the Sacred Cove trail and beach you need to enter/parking lot at Abalone Cove Shoreline. So it's not a short walking distance from the lot. Overall, I liked hiking in this area and spending time at the beach. It can also be romantic. I highly recommend this place.

Not much of a trail Very short…read more We originally wanted to do the PV Portuguese bend but came to early at 7am A lot of the algae is on shore Probably needs a clean up Pretty nice to not have anyone around but isn't much to walk around