Bluff Cove Trail — Attraction in Palos Verdes Estates

My wife and I have visited Shipwreck Cove/Bluff Cove Trail several times now, and we absolutely love it. This hidden gem of a hiking trail offers breathtaking views of the cliffs and ocean, without the crowds that you typically find at other popular hiking spots in LA.

The trail itself is not very difficult, making it accessible for hikers of all levels. From the starting point, you can see a panoramic view of Los Angeles, which is truly awe-inspiring. As you make your way down the trail, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the ocean and coastline. It's a great spot to take in some fresh air and soak up the natural beauty of Southern California.

One of the highlights of this hike is Shipwreck Cove itself - a secluded cove with crystal clear water and a unique history. The cove is a great spot to take a break and relax. It's important to note that right beside it is Flatrock Beach — this is not actually a beach. It's a bunch of decent sized smooth stones that sound really incredible as the water jostles them around with each wave. It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

We highly recommend this hike to anyone who is looking for a beautiful spot that isn't overrun with tourists. It's a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of LA and reconnect with nature. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

Update: Added some photos of a midnight hike we did here recently. Very safe area for hiking at night as well! We met some other people who were out on a Saturday night with a small campfire...

I absolutely love this place. The trail isn't too steep, but just be careful. The trail will take you all the way around and down to the water, where you'll see many people fishing from the rocky shore. The landscape and coastline transports you to what you would see in Hawaii. Gorgeous! My husband and I found a little lookout area for our maternity photos here. Parking is street parking...

Great place to get some fresh air, it's at a dead end very few ppl there only a few stop by, I have to say be very careful with anyone here going towards the edge it's really steep so be cautious, I visit every so often just to catch the sun set it's so beautiful, great spot to take a date to catch the sun set or just to get...