I had SO much fun exploring the tide pools last weekend. Check out my blog post about the Abalone Cove post and photos. You never know what marine life you will find in the pools. You'll have a lot of fun!
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Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
5970 Palos Verdes Drive S.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
310-377-1222
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park in Rancho Palos Verdes isn't the easiest spot to access, which makes it a rewarding beach experience. Even during the peak afternoon hours on a holiday weekend, the park is free of the hordes of people seeking an ocean breeze. The park itself sits on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. It's a lovely spot to picnic. But checking out the tide pools is a workout. Don't wear flip-flops. A short but very steep hiking trail leads you to the beach, where you will find a small playground, a lifeguard post and plenty of room to lie in the sun. Climb down a few more rocks to reach the shoreline. Amid the breathtaking rock formations are the tide pools. Since this is a State Ecological Preserve, you cannot touch the marine life. Parking is $5 for cars, $15 for buses. 5970 Palos Verdes Drive S., Rancho Palos Verdes. (310) 377-1222, palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks.
—Liz Ohanesian
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I had SO much fun exploring the tide pools last weekend. Check out my blog post about the Abalone Cove post and photos. You never know what marine life you will find in the pools. You'll have a lot of fun!
I had SO much fun exploring the tide pools last weekend. Check out my blog post about the Abalone Cove post and photos. You never know what marine life you will find in the pools. You'll have a lot of fun!
I think I did the link wrong, try http://www.caopenspace.org/abc... I highly recommend this park!
The tidepools at Abalone Cove are my favorite! I've seen many in SoCal but I think these are the best. There is a way to avoid the painful rock scrambling, you walk along PV drive to Olmstead Trail near Narcissa Dr instead. Lots of nice hiking trails at Abalone Cove, beautiful views! www.caopenspace.org/abcove.htm... has trail pictures.
