Palos Verdes Coastline Trail — Attraction in Palos Verdes Estates

Stunning views and has the added convenience of a small, free parking lot. It's dog-friendly, which is great, but pets are not allowed on the beach, which limits access once you reach that part of the loop - only a few steps, then you are going up again (depends which way you access the loop. While the trail features some easy sections, be prepared for a more challenging experience, especially when navigating downhill and along the coastline where you'll find yourself walking on rocks instead of a maintained path. This section is not really moderate; it leans toward the hard side if you choose to complete the entire loop). There is room for confusion; the trail splits at several points, so keep an eye on your route and keep and eye on the AllTrails map. Free bathrooms available at the...

Wow. This place is absolutely beautiful. This was one of the very first things we did upon arriving in LA. We climbed down the rope trail to get to the bottom at sunset. It was a moderate to strenuous scramble for the inexperienced. Words can’t describe the beauty of this area. There are some little tide pools at the bottom that contain a bunch of snails, fish and crabs. Be aware that there are steep drop offs from the rocks at the bottom into the ocean. They may not be visible all the time with the waves coming up. Could be very dangerous if...

The hike on Bluff Cove trail down to the ocean is steep in places but doable with children over 7. There's lots to see along the shore and in the tide pools at low tide. It's over 50 years since I first made this hike and there are still new things to see...