Ocean Trails Reserve — Attraction in Rancho Palos Verdes

Beautiful hike that starts through the golf course and winds down onto the shore. On the advice of a previous Google review, we walked past the bathrooms, approximately 5 minutes through the golf course, then turned left onto the first dirt path we saw. The path starts winding down and you can opt to walk south east or westward and down to the shore. We opted for the latter and spent time walking on the rocky shore. We looked for the stairs someone mentioned but ended up taking a steep dirt path back up to the paved golf course path. My husband had our 1 year old strapped to his back and found the hike manageable. The route we took was a little tough at times, but not impossible. If you have a stroller, don't even try to get down to the shore. Too slippery and the shore is too rocky. Hiking shoes help but not a must. Great course as you can choose to stay on the paved path or trek your way...

This is a hidden treasure walk off of 25th Street if you're driving towards Palos Verdes drive East on the left. It's a small trail just after be the buildings on the left. For people who love nature walks, you get to see some rabbits running across or some ground squirrels trying to get away. For people who just love to walk to lose weight, it's a dream. The trail looks deceptively easy as you walk towards be the ocean but don't be deceived for the walk back is fraught with punishing hills with very high peaks. A really good workout that leaves you swearing not to go back but you find yourself going back not just because of the walkout but the absolute beauty of the ocean view and trail. It's very peaceful with the occasional hiker showing up. You feel save because it's open with House's on the sides. Check it out...

Parking is available near the golf course clubhouse on top of the cliff. The trail down to the beach takes a 5-10 minutes hike; depending on whether you go left or right at the Gazebo on top.

This beach rates high compared to the following beaches that are located at the bottom if the cliffs if the PV Peninsula. See list below with pro and cons for each of the Peninsula Beaches:

White Point Beach Pro - free parking near the playground, picnic areas (in shade) and nature center at top of the cliff. Awesome sunset watching while sitting in the car directly at the beach itself; facing the waves crashing at the rocks Con - parking is $$ directly at beach. Crowd of regulars might not be everyone’s cup of tea; if you are a tea drinker ;)

Cabrillo Beach

RAT beach

Ocean Trails Beach

State park...