Great way to spend an afternoon on a Saturday. Many families here Park is huge. Definitely recommend coming here.

I am not a fan of Dr. Who. I have caught a few episodes and I did not succumb to the galactic travels of the cycling Whos. However, I respect and truly admire that they added a cultural term to modern vocabulary: the Tardis Effect, which basically means that you enter a space and it is more spacious and complex than you can imagine based on what you believe it can hold based on exterior. Another example is Snoopy's Dog house. And as a final example, I offer a person's head. It does not seem like it holds a lot but it holds an ever expansive universe of thoughts, ideas and memories. This park can serve as another example of the Tardis Effect. It is a small park, like legit tiny, but when you look from its multiple view points you see the vastness of the pacific ocean and shore lines, which can induces so much within your head universe. Like one time I went and I imagined that a sea monster would rise from the waters far away. The sea monster was like Godzilla, except purple and its blast were white and froze people to death. Missiles could not quell its fury. I imagined that the solution would have to be mystical like when Perseus defeated the Kraken using Medusa's head. I repeat that the park is small by feet or metric cubes, or what ever unit of measure is used to measure a park's length, but when you enter you will see more than you expected, if you let yourself. I wonder what the opposite of the Tardis Effect is? What is something that is super big but when you step inside is actual small. Hopefully, a whale's belly cause I might end up there one day and wish to survive. If you are not one who embraces imaginative trips, this place offers something more grounded: beautiful views that are plainly gorgeous. When you allow yourself to sit and view, you want to take pictures, you want to have a date, you want to have a meaningful conversation, you want to meditate. It is a small gulp of fresh air that can be released into a big space. Logistically, parking is hard to come by. I am a local so I park on the street nearby and walk. I do not have a parking permit, I find street parking. The walk from the park to the car is not that long and depending on your fitness level it can be exhausting or a breeze. I went today to hike some of its neighboring trails. And the trails were closed. So expect this place to be a treat, if you are the type of person who can take the small of the earth and see the large of the earth. read more

This claims to be a community park, but because the parking lot and street are restricted to residential/permit-only parking, it is not friendly.... The parking enforcement truck was busy making his rounds. Can't most residents walk across the street to get here anyway? Just sayin'. We were driving around looking for vista points to stop at and we saw how pretty the ocean was from here, but there was no place to park. Not cool. read more

Del Cerro Park - As soon as I stopped to take this photo, parking enforcement was pulling up to the parked cars. We left soon after. - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

A pretty nice small park. Parking is a bit of a pain now since everything is paid parking/ reserved. There is free parking with plenty of spaces, no time limit, on Crenshaw Blvd north of crest road. Few trails that lead down but also had a few closures for us. Looked pretty steep so wear good shoes. read more

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The scenery here is beautiful, spacious, and natural, but seeing a snake ruined my mood. Parking is also not convenient.

Drove all the way from Beverly Hills midweek to hike the trail that starts a7 Del Cerro Park only to find that 1) special parking restrictions apply requiring an advance parking reservation...stupid mid-week and no one was there, and 2) the trail was closed!! What a waste of time. It would have been easy to provide this info on the website! read more

It's a very short trail and basically an observatory spot to view RPV and Palos Verdes estates from Above. There is one bench at the top center and a couple concrete half circles to also sit at if you like. Because of the lack of allowed (free) parking in the near vicinity, I wouldn't recommend it unless you already happen to live in one of the neighboring gated communities. The preschool area and the Saint John Fisher church on crest and Crenshaw streets are the closest free parking available. I walked through the "island view " gated neighborhood to get additional steps in which had beautiful homes in the 3-4million dollar range to ogle. read more

It's a beautiful park and stands out! Stunning views. The water is quite clear here, and parking is no problem and not expensive. You can see view of Catalina, and on clear days, San Clemente island. It's a lovely place, and would highly recommend it! read more

The view is gorgeous here. Absolutely breathtaking. But you know what isn't gorgeous? The fact that the parking here is permit parking for residents only. Add to that the fact that the street parking costs over 10$. Ridiculous.... I guess this is their way of saying "Go away, we don't want you here". read more

amazing park and dog friendly. its a big hike to the bottom but well worth it! dog has to be on leash.

One of my preferred destinations is Del Cerro Park, especially during sunset. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI3SXeZ1Hlo read more

Del Cerro Park - watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI3SXeZ1Hlo - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

You can't park here if you're not a resident!!! Just fyi. There's street parking on Crenshaw vs Crest, tho. The trails accessible from this park are awesome!! Great for trail running. Also would be a good not-too-strenuous hiking spot. Saw some mountain bikers having a good time out there, too. read more

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The park is landscaped and has a safety fence just below the bluff to restrict access to the canyon below without blocking the views. The sixteen parking spaces adjacent to Del Cerro Park are designated for RPV Resident Recreation Permit Parking Pass holders only. There are panoramic views of canyons, agriculture, coastal headlands, ocean and offshore islands from this site, and from the bluff top are panoramic views of undeveloped space on the south side of the city. There is a flat grassy play area, and dogs must be on a leash. read more

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One of my favorite places to hike. I love walking here during early mornings and around sunset. Midday is too hot for me. Parking can be difficult, but not impossible. Lots of insects and bugs, so wear thin pants or bring bug spray? Tip: if people don't know how to social distance, step aside and don't bum rush others. Everyone is excited to be out, share the public space read more

I loooove the view from this little park. There is a little grassy area and if you go towards the edge, you will be blown away by the gorgeous view of the coastline and the surrounding neighborhoods. There are also trails that you can take for a little hiking experience. The one that I went on was pretty level and not difficult at all. We didn't get too far though since our dog wasn't cooperating, so I'm not sure if it gets more difficult as you go further along. We live close by, so we end up here quite often. As pretty as the view is, I don't know that it is worth driving more than 15 minutes. Actually, I don't think any park is worth driving more than 15 minutes, since there are so many nice parks all over LA. Recently, they have drastically reduced the number of parking spaces around the park, and now it is much more difficult to find parking, especially on weekends. Now you need a permit to park adjacent to the park (there are about 20 parking spaces there) and there is a lot more red zone on the streets. To be honest, I can understand why you wouldn't like all the people coming to the park if you're a resident, but I don't know how you need a neighborhood permit to park at a public park? If you live by the beach, you can't complain that people are coming to the beach... it is a public area that is supposed to be enjoyed by all. So lack of parking aside, the view is beautiful and I do enjoy coming to this park with our dog. One of our go-to parks in the area. read more

As a weekend social-distance destination this is a skip for me. No parking except for a handful of permit only spots, busy street parking forces people tight on the sidewalk. Looks like a great view, but with the family in the car we had to find another park fast. There is a big church on the road too, so Sunday morning was impossible for parking. read more

ALERT: Due to complaints by local residents, the City of RPV plans to ban ALL parking on Crenshaw Blvd between Crest and Del Cerro Park. On 9/1/20, the RPV City Council will vote on a trial parking ban. Make your voice heard. Here is how to participate: rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=5&event_id=1672&meta_id=85774 Proposed parking ban: rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=5&event_id=1672&meta_id=85745 Email the RPV City Council at CC@rpvca.gov. read more

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One of the best views in PV. Park is a little small, but it's perfect as there aren't that many people here. No restrooms or facilities here. Nearest one is at the church down at the corner, and I'm not sure how they feel about strangers popping in and out. As others mention, parking leaves a lot to be desired, but I'm sure the locals in PV prefer it that way. There is a small lot and some spots on one side of the street - make sure to turn your wheels. read more

This is a hidden gem in the PV estates that we've been coming too for scenic hikes for years. The parking lot is super small and typically always full so definitely look for street parking before the main lot. The trail is pretty beginner level with moderate inclines and dirt path roads so not super crazy. You do have prime ocean views along the vast majority of the main trail. If you're looking for longer hikes the trail does continue all along the coast line all the way down to PCH read more

Great place to be in nature! Park along the side of the road and NOT at the park parking lot...it's for residents in the area... Be sure to pack a cold insulated bottle of water on a hot day with plenty of fruits and healthy snacks! It's perfect for a date, for a family picnic day out with the kids to fly kites or play ball (not baseball or basketball...maybe more like soccer or small football or small frisbee). Even great for Dogs but keep them leashed. Some people are scared of dogs for their own valid reasons. The hiking trail is called the Portuguese Bend and it's so beautiful! We went there a few weeks ago and the kids noticed snails crawled up some branches of bushes and were just chilling on the stems. Lol! Now, I've been here several times in the last few years but I've never noticed that until my other single mom and our kids told me. So cool! And those silly little lizards! I swear...I think when they feel threatened...they need to look tough so they start doing push-ups! Lol! Hilarious! Enjoy! Oh! And please DON'T litter! Thank! read more

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It's a simple park but what sets it apart is the view. Located high above the rolling land and ocean below, the spot provides more than a 180 degree vista of everything below. The are a few park benches along the front perimeter of the park where you can relax and breathe in the fresh air coming off the Pacific. It's a good way to decompress. There's a nice size grassy area where you can spread out and have a light picnic. There are some trees to provide shade but not much. Most people seem to stop here on their way before or after hiking to enjoy the view before moving on. Some people do reserve the limited parking spots in the park and stay for awhile. There are quite a few family and group events held here as well. About the parking; check the spot before you put the transmission in P, get out and walk your happy self away unless you want a ticket. Some of the spots are permit only. Also, there are marked spots for the street parking that are permit as well. The parking police make regular visits and write many "have a nice day" parking citations. Yes you can park along the street and that is where the majority of hikers will park. It's only the first few spots that are permit only. They have it well marked now with curb/street paint and signs. No street spots open? Head back to the intersection and you'll find more street parking on the road opposite the church side. The park can be found way at the end of Crenshaw (heading south) after you've driven up the curvy incline for a couple of miles. read more

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I came for a hike a few weeks back and the views here are wondrous. It's the best ocean views I have seem in South Bay. It could have been really nice weather, but these were the best shots I have ever taken with my camera. The water also glistened in the most surreal way. Definitely will be back once the lockdown is over. read more

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Go early to find street parking- there is a parking lot at the park however it's permit parking only and is patrolled regularly. Be observant of residential parking as well- most streets have signs that it's parking by permit only. The views are breathtakingly beautiful - various trails with good signage- a couple of portable restrooms before descending down trails so take advantage of those. Trails are rocky and steep in parts so be sure to wear appropriate foot wear. Carry water. Horses allowed on trails so watch out for the piles they leave behind on the trails. I'd definitely call thIs more of a hike than a walk but well worth it. read more

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I feel a responsibility to update my 2007 review, in which I describe Del Cerro as "uncrowded". It was, then. It's not, now....at least on weekends. By saying it's crowded, I'm not referring to the surrounding nature preserves consisting of hundreds of acres (although you'll see a lot of people on the trails). The problem is parking near Del Cerro Park. Portuguese Bend Reserve, a very popular hiking spot, can be accessed via Burma Road Trail, next to Del Cerro Park. So not everyone who parks at Del Cerro is in the park itself. Mid-day yesterday, Sunday, I tried to park at Del Cerro. Forget it. I could have photo'd all the parking restriction signs, including big lighted signs, had I been able to get out of my car. Del Cerro Park itself has parking spaces, which are now, believe it, "permit only". Public parking is on the south side of Crenshaw....except for spaces reserved for RPV resident-only pass holders. There is no public parking in surrounding residential areas. This is enforced, as evident by parking police patrolling around. I wanted to take some new photos to attach to my review update. I'll try going back on a weekday. I've actually attempted to park at Del Cerro many times during recent years, to no avail. There's always the option to park a longish distance away & just walk in. That would be quite a walk. Another option is to access Portuguese Canyon hiking trails at Forrestal, which I've not yet done but it appears possible on maps. Meanwhile, be prepared for the many people intent on exploring this beautiful place. And stay tuned for my upcoming new photos because I'm determined.... ******************** Update: I went back on Thursday afternoon to take new photos & found easy parking on Crenshaw near the park. It was an overcast day, not many people around. read more

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Holy crap, an absolutely stunning view of the coastline and Pacific Ocean from here! Took my dog here to stroll and stumbled upon the hiking trail and can span several miles depending on the exact path you take. Porta Potties are at designated spots along the trail and these sound like the only restrooms in the area, so be sure to check the map before you embark on your hike. To relax, there's a sizable grassy area and places to sit to enjoy the view. Parking can be limited because guests are only allowed to park along the road. Spots in the parking lot are limited to residents who have a permit, so be sure to check these signs as well. read more

Lovely little park with stunning views. Small parking lot, though we parked along Crenshaw Blvd. Picnic benches, regular benches, and grassy areas to sit and enjoy your surroundings. Near several trailheads. No bathroom. read more

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Gorgeous views, trash politics. The fact that the parking lot is for residents only is ridiculous and should be illegal. The metered parking is limited and ridiculously expensive. Someone needs to look into whether the city is legally allowed to make parking in the surrounding area more restrictive. On streets in front of houses, I get. But why do you need a parking lot to visit a park you live around the corner from? The math isn't mathing. In the interim, some enterprising individual should create a nearby park & ride situation, so more people can have access to this beautiful PUBLIC space. I would say the residents of PV should be ashamed of themselves, but they have none. read more

One can never be "too fit" when you hike at Del Cerro. At least for me anyways. Don't let the "easy" hike fool you. If you're an active person and you come here....you will still get a good workout. The best time to come here is in the morning. I've been here twice and it does get pretty darned HOT later in the day. Although I do have friends who does sunset hikes here....which I hear is pretty amazing. **THE VIEWS ARE A GREAT MOTIVATION** I did a mistake of bringing my dogs with me the first time. It rained the day before so it was really muddy. The good news is you can bring your dogs here. Becareful when you get around some of the narrow trails as the hill-side is pretty steep. Going downhill with some areas can get pretty sketchy....step sideways or sometimes do what I do and use your butt to scoot down slowly. My favorite part was the last trail we hiked....took us to the top with a few flight of stairs. We had a choice of hiking it up on a trail to the right (which will take longer) or to the left and take the stairs (which is much quicker). I counted and there are about 250 steps total, because I'm a freak that's why. The first thing you want to do when you reach the top is to throw yourself on a beautiful green lawn and just lay there for a few minutes. Totally recommend this. Parking was easy. We parked about a block away from the trailhead. read more

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Don't go here to hike--it's insane! There are so many people it's like a small scale Disneyland. It's impossible to keep social distant and 1/2 the people aren't wearing masks. Anyway, I thought we'd give it a try since it's supposed to be so beautiful, but the trails are underwhelming. It's just a lot of dirt and dead shrubs. There were a couple of really nice ocean view spots, but definitely not worth the hassle. There are much more spectacular views at other trails on the peninsula, I won't go hiking here again read more

5 stars for both the magnificent views from the park on top and also for the multiple choices of hiking trails you have to choose from. Picture opps galore! It's a small park, parking lot is very small & it is nice if you want to come for a quick view or chill with your sweetheart or family. But keep in mind, it's not large at all & not secluded like most would like - meaning, if you plan to have a big function/picnic & activities w/lots of people, this is not the place for it. If you plan to be spontaneous & romantic - fine, but doesn't leave you privacy if your rolling around on top of each other making out for all bystanders to view (I'm sorry, that was the first thing I noticed - a middle aged couple rolling around dry humping in the grass & being the same age as they were, I felt really embarrassed for them for not knowing any better, or just didn't care). But yes definitely a romantic spot nonetheless. Now as far as trails, anyone one of the trails you choose will make you work hard coming back up. The two entrances I noticed were for both Filiorium Reserve (on far right near the steps & residential community tennis courts, and Portuguese Bend Reserve which trail head is attached at the end of the street on the left of park). From those two are also other hiking trails/reserves that connect, you can always look them up on pvplc.org. I did Filiorium Reserve and headed down the easy one of Rattlesnake trail & went all the way down to Vanderlip - yes it was easy to go down, but did have a nice little challenging burn going back up. On the way back however, we cheated a little and did the stairs, since it had been a long while we had hiked. I held on to the rails because I was literally dying. Next time we'll do the Portuguese Bend reserve, as I heard from a co-worker, older than me mind you, is the real workout and most difficult. So yea I better get prepared for that one. I love this trail! It's definitely a good one, and can't imagine it ever getting boring, since you can switch it up however you like. Just be careful, never come alone unless your advanced, experienced or a male whose prepared. For the rest of you, including myself, never come alone, come with sunscreen, water, sun cap & a little first aid kit would be helpful, since there are snakes & bees. Are you still reading this? Enjoy! read more

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This is officially my favorite hike to go place in LA. Del Cerro park is pretty close from all the trails. We parked at the street close to the entrance of the hike. Too bad me and my BF did not do research ahead so we just choose trail based on what we felt like. You can also choose to walk down through long stairs or hike down from trails. Going down the trail is easy but coming back to the top was exhausting because its gradual climb. The view is totally mind blowing because you get to see the ocean and the nature. Be careful of the excessive horse droppings on the trail, just make sure don't step on them. We got lucky that the weather was not too hot and we got to enjoy some breeze while hiking. We went down from trails and back up by stairs. I felt like doing ultimate stair master climbing the stairs but I quite enjoyed it. A lot of people brought their puppies with them while hiking because the trail was not complicated. Just have be careful because some Yelper said that there are rattlesnakes. I definitely will come back here and do more exploration of new hikes. I think this place is a nice option for casual hiker. read more

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What an awesome place for a hike. This park has so many different trails to walk around. They connect with each other so don't worry about getting lost. The road is mainly dirt and rocks, so expect some dusty clothes or dirty legs when you're done. If you can't find parking in the small parking lot, try the street. If you're in the lot, walk out towards the street and turn right where just down the road is the trail entrance. Be sure to bring plenty of water, wear SPF, a hat, and bring some snacks for your break/s. Enjoy the scenic views of coast and near by estates. Definitely looking forward to more hikes here. read more

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Great park with amazing views and hikes. Visited this place for the first time today and was very impressed! I read about the parking situation that it could be bad and it's filled up fast, but I pulled into the main park at 9:30am where there are about 10-15 spots and got lucky because someone was leaving. Parking all along the street looked already filled. Wowza! The views are beautiful overlooking all of the clouds. Walking down the street from where we parked, past a couple of houses, the trails start. There are a few trails and depending on how far you want to go down the mountain and how you are with time will make the difference. I noticed a lot of dogs, so the trails are pet friendly, which is nice. Definitely coming back to try and make it further down the mountain....when going back to my car, this place was getting pretty crowded with people. I recommend to come early if you want to get decent parking. A lot of cars were just waiting with their hazard lights on for people to come back. read more

Del Cerro Park - Serenity - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Gorgeous! One of the best hiking trail and second to Sandstone Peak of Malibu. The view was spectacular and the loops are crazy. We came here in March and the spring yellow shrubs were beautiful. There were few runners,bikers,serious hikers and walkers with dogs on a Friday morning. Explore and enjoy! read more

Del Cerro Park - Panoramic view. - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Ranchos Palos Verdes has so many great hikes! I am bummed that I live so far. Came here for a morning hike/workout with my GF. Parking is pretty easy - you can either be lucky and find an open spot on their tiny lot of find street parking. As for the hike, you have the option of many many trails. Whichever trail you choose, you will end up having a great workout and view. The trails are pretty well defined so there is a pretty low chance of you getting lost. Also, tons of people hiking so you can follow and stalk if that's your thing. Oh! At the beginning/end of the hike, you can either do the stairs or the trail down. We did the trail down and the stairs up! Definitely leg day. read more

I had previously bookmarked this place as a hiking destination after finding it on yelp....so this past Sunday, my husband and I decided to wander over to this neck of the woods and check out this park. We actually ended up hiking through the Portuguese Preserve first before we came out of the path (from the front entrance of the preserve) to Del Cerro Park. The park was spacious, green grass all around, but not THAT big. If you keep walking up towards the top of the hilly area of the park, that's where the good part is. Once you get over the hill, you'll see a panoramic view of the Palos Verdes peninsula / vast ocean in front of you, and million dollar homes lining the landscape. You'll also see views of the beach and sprawling hills. Gorgeous! :) What a wonderful park to hang out and experience the clean area, see the wonderful views, and just "hang out". Our dog had fun hiking in the preserve next door and sprawled out on the grass at the park. There is shade from the trees at the park, but sunny in the area where you go to check out the view. I would love to come back again to do some more hiking in this area in the future! Definitely recommend. read more

Del Cerro Park - panorama view from the top of Del Cerro Park (when you walk towards the hill) - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

like all the trails in Palos Verdes we should AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Jumping and biting Flea infested, blood thirsty Rattlesnakes, and blood sucking ticks. Trails are overgrown and not safe for human visitation. See pics of our most recent encounter! read more

Del Cerro Park - Attacking Blood Thirsty RATTLESNAKE !!!!! - Parks Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

The hiking trail is closed in case anyone is wondering (it's not a state park and wasn't listed as closed on their website, so I had to see for myself.) read more

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This is a beautiful small park to come throw a frisbie around or have a nice little picnic with a great view of the ocean. It is also great to come hang out and cool off after a good hike at Portuguese Bend :) Maybe stretch out, lay out under a tree and have a post workout snack. The park is clean and there is plenty of street parking! read more

Nice little trails tucked away at the end of a dead-end street! The views are absolutely amazing and the trails range in ease or difficulty. We chose a combination of both with the Water Tower Trail being the most aggressively steep. I'd suggest that you stay away during prime noon hours as there is very little shade to cool you down. You'd also think that there would be more of a breeze to help but there are parts of the trail that get really stale and hot. I knocked it down one star because the trails allow for horses but there is no one who comes along to clean the horse poop. We kept having to side-step large masses of dung. Thankfully, the smell stayed fairly tame! read more

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