Located at about the southern most end of the Santa Monica Bay, this natural area has a great perspective view on much of the LA Basin, as well as being a vantage point to enjoy the sunsets! On a foggy day without the view, this place may be just good enough to stop, eat a bag or box lunch and take a hike thru the natural preserve. Though the better weather conditions, bring the views from here into focus! With the shoreline way below the parking lot and surfers of Bluff Cove in view, it becomes apparent how high up this overlook is. Fair weather views of the South Bay coastline have a good perspective from here, with maybe a vague outline of the coast from the LAX area northward. Optimal weather views are awesome! On a clear day with a good AQI or air quality index for Los Angeles, everything in the distance may be visible from here! I’ve seen the buildings of Santa Monica, Century City and Downtown LA. At about 24 miles away, the Hollywood Sign is the furthest man-made object I’ve been able to see from here. Though I believe I’ve seen the antenna lights on Mt. Wilson at night from here, at about 36 miles. The photos posted were taken with fair air quality for LA. Thus the buildings of LA and sign wouldn’t have been visible then. Point Dume in Malibu, at the northern most end of the Santa Monica Bay, is visible on a clear day, at about 27 miles across the water! I’d say a trip to this spot is well worth a visit. In addition to the views, it’s also a hiking continuation area, where folks who wish to follow the coastline may do so, without backtracking to get their vehicles. My only concern here is the cliffside safety of visitors, for those who are unfamiliar with the landscape. With loose soil on the down slope and no railing at the edge, an unintended stumble tumble down may be avoided, by staying close to the parking lot at the stop, when stepping out to look! Parking here is free, with spaces angled toward the views. There may be additional street side parking along Paseo Del Mar.