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Nice walk with a beautiful view. Not very long but it's very nice and clean. Lots of small lizards and rabbits moving around. Nice little museum at the end. This address takes you to the residential area with two openings. If you want to get to the parking lot search or map to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center.... The trail path will be to your right. Not crowded (Tuesday). A sign for rattlesnakes. I didn't see any. Be careful and enjoy
Great place to explore the coast and do some hiking. Definitely a bit rough on the beach, it's not a walk in the park..
Beautiful views of dolphins playing, sea lions chilling on rocks, bunnies, various birds, as well as the surrounding landscape.
A Serene Escape at Abalone Cove Reserve - A Perfect Day Out with Tide Pools!
Abalone Cove Reserve is a hidden gem that promises a day of tranquility, beauty, and unforgettable memories. Embrace the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature’s splendor, explore tide pools, and experience a day like no other in the heart of Palos Verdes.
Visitors can make use of the parking facilities, though it’s important to note that the first 30 minutes are complimentary, while any additional time will incur a fee of $6 or more. Despite the parking charges, the experience the reserve offers more than justifies the cost.
Abalone Cove Reserve is a hidden gem that promises a day of tranquility, beauty, and unforgettable memories. Embrace the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature’s splendor, explore tide pools, and experience a day like no other in the heart of Palos Verdes.
Visitors can make use of the parking facilities, though it’s important to note that the first 30 minutes are complimentary, while any additional time will incur a fee of $6 or more. Despite the parking charges, the experience the reserve offers more than justifies the cost.
Such a peaceful place to relax your mind and body. There’s a hike that leads down to the beach. Beautiful place for picnics or date.
Paid parking, clean restrooms in the parking lot. Trails well marked, short hike to Abalone Cove and to Sacred Cove. Views? A corner of paradise! And no, pictures can't reproduce the beauty of the place, you have to go and see it with your own eyes.
Absolutely gorgeous. Lots of wild flowers, lots of foxtails. If you bring a dog be prepared to remove a lot from their fur if they are close to the ground. Very well kept up. Bathrooms were clean too.
Parking is free for about an hour and then you pay after that. We stayed for almost half a day and paid $12.
They had gorgeous flowers in bloom from the recent rains. It was nice taking pictures with those.
Beware you do have to walk on a TON of big rocks and a steep decline to get to the beach. My calves were killing me after. Somehow a lot of families still brought their kids though.
We came for the tide pools and it was pretty cool and fun to explore. We saw a brittle star for the first time!
It’s also fun to look at all the different rocks :0)
They had gorgeous flowers in bloom from the recent rains. It was nice taking pictures with those.
Beware you do have to walk on a TON of big rocks and a steep decline to get to the beach. My calves were killing me after. Somehow a lot of families still brought their kids though.
We came for the tide pools and it was pretty cool and fun to explore. We saw a brittle star for the first time!
It’s also fun to look at all the different rocks :0)
Today we enjoyed a hike along the Palos Verdes peninsula @ Vincente Bluffs Reserve, and it was absolutely stunning! This hike was a picturesque nature adventure. The meandering dirt paths, while being greeted by a refreshing ocean breeze. The hike was filled with the sweet sounds of chirping birds and wildflowers, which made for a peaceful and calming walk.
The combination of fresh air, scenic ocean views, and nature's beauty made for an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Overall, I highly recommend this Palos Verdes hike to anyone looking for a rejuvenating outdoor walk. I give this hike a five-star rating and can't wait to go back!
The combination of fresh air, scenic ocean views, and nature's beauty made for an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Overall, I highly recommend this Palos Verdes hike to anyone looking for a rejuvenating outdoor walk. I give this hike a five-star rating and can't wait to go back!
Beautiful local spot in the Palos Verdes Area to visit. Perfect place to go in a short walk / run, the walking trail isn’t long itself and it’s more of a place to take a nice stroll/ walk/ meander and saunter around, enjoy the views and the sunshine, the open ended air. It’s gorgeous on a sunny day, wouldn’t recommend on a cloudy or rainy day. The parking is easy to find and there’s always room, there’s a gift shop and restrooms located near the lighthouse with a nice lawn and picnic areas. Its also located across a Trader Joe’s / shopping plaza which is nice! This isn’t a touristy area but I would recommend if you’re in the LA area and looking for a place to show family or friends visiting, or if you want to spend some time with a significant other. Wouldn’t recommend for tourists because it’s more quiet and far out.
Very clean, and dirt path along the coast. Picturesque views of the cliffs, ocean, lighthouse, wildlife, and beautiful Spanish homes.
I did see leashed dogs on the path, grassy areas as well for picnics.
Plenty of different paths if you’re looking to tire yourself out.
Update: returned here in December with my puppy and family. There are plenty of grassy areas and we were able to pass a soccer ball to each other.
A different kind of beauty when you come at sunset. There are bathrooms.
I did see leashed dogs on the path, grassy areas as well for picnics.
Plenty of different paths if you’re looking to tire yourself out.
Update: returned here in December with my puppy and family. There are plenty of grassy areas and we were able to pass a soccer ball to each other.
A different kind of beauty when you come at sunset. There are bathrooms.
Came to explore the beach with our three kids and we had an excellent time! The beach was kind of tiny, but also a bit hidden so there weren’t tons of people there. Everyone who was there was super chill and our kids made friends right away with two different groups of kids.
Amazingly beautiful. Nice trail with a gorgeous view of the bluffs and the ocean . You can see the famous point Vicente lighthouse along the trail. The trail is easy and well maintained. There’s a restroom and a visitor center but currently closed due to the pandemic. If you have binoculars you can watch whales on the ocean during their migration. Parking is free and not too crowded during weekdays..
I absolutely love love love this beautiful stretch of Palos Verdes coastline! Nicely manicured trails along some breathtaking ocean views.... About two miles or so from point Vincente interpretative center to the end and back. Fairly flat and east to access. Blessed to live near here!
The views on these hiking trails is beautiful. It’s not hard at all to get here. And there’s plenty of parking on the street around the neighborhood. There’s also a parking lot by the lighthouse. It’s a very easy hike. Unfortunately there was no access to the actual lighthouse, but you can still get a great view of it. I’m happy I found this place, as it is a great place to chill and watch the sunset. There are some benches where you can sit and look at the ocean. There are also bathrooms, and a picnic area.
So beautiful here. You can see Catalina Island on a clear day. Great views of the coastline in both directions. The day we went, I saw whales migrating past. Last time we visited a herder had a bunch of goats eating up all the weeds. There were baby goats. So adorable!
Parking was very crowded on the weekend just before sunset. Pack your patience and be kind.
Parking was very crowded on the weekend just before sunset. Pack your patience and be kind.