White Point Park — Attraction in Los Angeles

I can't express in words how serene, relaxing, and enjoyable visiting these tidepools are! There is a park above the beach with a playground with surrounding small trails for walking and taking in the gorgeous view of the ocean. But the real gem exists below, just beyond the parking lot where the crystal clean waters of the San Pedro coastline collide with rocky beaches. This is heaven for those interested in marine biology, people who enjoy hiking or just anyone with an eye for nature. It's diversity among aquatic life within its tidepools is staggering, the birds that circle the area and live aside it's cliffs as well as the ground squirrels that call that beach home is wonderful. It's best to go when the tide is low (that's when you'll be able to see more animal life without getting too wet). It's an amazing experience but should be done cautiously as the ecosystem is fragile, it's best to only leave footprints behind, not disturb those who live there, and be careful where you tread. Aside from that this is my favorite place to walk and take in that Salty sea...

White Point has become sort of a hang out spot for me since the first time I stopped by here. There's a nice sea breeze that comes in through here and there're lots of crustaceans to see in the waters around the rocks (don't walk on the rocks during high tide though). The views are also spectacular! On really clear days, you can see as far out as Catalina! White Point is also a fantastic place to watch the sunset, which never fails to impress, providing neat photo opportunities during golden hour. However, you have to pay a $10 entrance fee to drive down to the parking lot, which is a bit too expensive for my taste. You may do curbside parking for free on Paseo del Mar, but you'll have to hike down to the beach via a steep road past the entrance booth. White Point is also not the greatest place to swim (though there is a small stretch of sand where you may be able to) because of its rocky nature, but the shallow water around the big rocks is great for wading. All-in-all, this is a perfect hangout location for anyone looking to...

My family and I visited on Saturday at 4 PM, which was apparently a popular time. Regardless, there was still available parking spaces at the bottom. We parked in a neighborhood on top of the bluffs, so that we could enjoy the panoramic view on our short 5-minute walk down. FYI there is no designated walk path down the road to the beach, so watch for cars on your way down. Despite being a busy time, it was very easy to social distance because of the vast tidepools. Like any of the SoCal beaches, it makes for a beautiful sunset; however, this location makes Catalina look so close, that you can seemingly grab it. We'll definitely come back, especially since it's only a 30 minute drive from Long Beach. Coming from this direction also gives us an excuse to drive the new Gerald Desmond Bridge over the Port of Long Beach. I highly recommend this tidepool location for the several coves to discover and the...