Absolutely one of the best beaches in SoCal. Pebble beaches surround the cliffs of Palos Verdes…read moreEstates. Breathing views, dolphins and whales. Plenty of hiking trails down to the ocean. White pouts nature preserve is another beautiful location with amazing views of the ocean.

This beach is one of the most beautiful cliff side beaches Ive been to in Southern California. I'm…read moreoriginal from San Diego and it's comparable to Torrey Pines or the Carlsbad beach. I see a lot of people doing photographer sessions here as well as surfing. It's especially beautiful during sunset!!!

Some of the prettiest cliffs you'll accidentally come across as you drive down the scenic road…read morealong the ocean. There was a single family all the way down at the bottom; the climb looks rough. The main water of the beach/bay had a lot of sediment or bloom, making the water brown. Surprised at the sound of the waves hitting the rocky shore. It was beautiful and unique, echoing gently up the bluffs. Something you don't hear on those sandy beaches!

This Yelp map leads you to someone's private driveway at 2735 via oleadas in a cul de sac…read more Very confusing Set navigation to 2828 paseo Del Mar and park at the empty grounds. There is a very rocky, steep, man-made path that can lead you to the beach ground. It is unsuitable for kids and elderly.

A friend said it, "Beautiful cove in Rancho Palos Verde" and it couldn't be more true. Spending a…read moreday exploring Terranea was a great way to beat the heat with bae. The beach cove and sea cave are open to the public and super fun to explore though the closer you get to the cave the rockier the incline so be careful, watch your step and have on some sensible foot attire. The cliff side mountain structure is beautiful as well, the formation of various shades of earth, gorgeous brown, orange, beige, gray and truly cool hues. There are some wooden Adirondack chairs apart of the resort, free to use lots of patches of sand and rocks to spread out a small blanket or sit on and views upon views of the ocean. Picnic friendly, but very quaint. You can see a lot of look out points and paths close by and just before you decline there is one final pool area (for guest)with tables on the outside for public use. It's very serene, peaceful and even with packs of adorable families and energetic kids very relaxing. The waves and breeze kind of make everything calm (holding the hand of someone special for a beat doesn't hurt either). Unfortunately pets aren't allowed in this area and there is a bridge with a pup corner with rails to leave your dog as well as bowls for water. Felt bad for the one we saw wanting to play with their family, but I'm optimistic they got spoiled after. Definitely will get lost in this cove meets cave meets beach again in the near future.

I felt a little awkward getting here since the trail is though the Terranea resort, and I had to…read morewalk through through the impeccably maintained golf course and the obviously wealthy patrons on the green. No one bothered us though! The cove itself has a rocky beach with beach chairs, and a kayak rental service if you want to explore the cave by the ocean. If you time your visit to coincide with a low tide, you can clamber on some rocks to get to the cave. Unfortunately, I couldn't explore at low tide and I didn't have time to rent a kayak. I did find the stroll enjoyable as the path is well maintained. There are publicly accessible bathrooms on the way down to the cove.

I went on a hike here a few weeks ago and it's so beautiful! The beach is a short walk from the…read moreparking lot, but even from the lot, you get an amazing view of the peninsula. Walking down is a pretty steep decline, so be sure to watch your step. When you get down to the beach, you'll notice how clean and clear the water is and I was amazed by the number of tide pools there were! I was able to see so many crawfish, little baby crabs, and even a starfish! I've never seen so many sea creatures up close and personal so it was definitely a cool experience. It's really easy to spend a few hours here just taking everything in. We came at around 12pm on a Saturday and the trail wasn't too crowded. The trail itself is also very clean and not difficult; the most physically demanding part is walking back up to the parking lot from the beach because it's all incline, however, I think it's doable for most people. There is a parking lot that costs $12 for parking the entire day.

Still closed as of last week. Looking forward to when the place opens up again. From the top it…read morelooks great. If you still want a hike the ocean trails reserve is nearby and has a trail to hike to the water

The Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline spot is a perfect spot to watch the sunset. My in-laws live in…read morethe area and every time I pass by the cliffs, the view is absolutely breathtaking. It's beautiful all day but even more beautiful during sunset time. You'll see tons of people stop on the side of the road or at the shoreline area to sit and enjoy the sunset or to take photos. If you're ever in the area and it's close to sunset time, definitely check it out. It's definitely worth it.

I love these trails and beautiful scenery. Easy walk for my 12 year old German Shepard and plenty…read moreof trash cans! Definitely recommend a good walk any time of the day.

Love this beach and will come here more often. Some of the major state beaches can be so overrated…read moreand too much of a hassle when all you want to do is arrive and sit at the beach. This beach is a big, long stretch of land. It is clean and has more of a peaceful, and intimate atmosphere. More of the locals frequent this beach. At the parking lot, there is a white railing bordering a cement pathway to head towards the beach. I believe there are some other ways to enter the beach from the opposite ends though I've not tried them. Came to surf and was surprised by how fun the waves were. There are several pockets of waves to ride throughout the entire stretch of beach but you just have to look for those spots. Be mindful that if you do plan to go in the water, there is a separate swim and surf zone and orange flags indicating boundaries. I did not know this and the signs are hard to miss. The lifeguard on duty was attentive letting me know to shift a little more to the left and I appreciated the alertness to keep safety at hindsight

Sometime last year my wife and I stumbled across Rat Beach by accident and when we decided we…read morewanted to hit one up last week to hangout, eat some snacks, and read, we figured why not spend the morning at Rat Beach? We showed up here around 8am on a Sunday and this place already had a good amount of people laying out, surfing, and just hanging out. The free parking seemed to be gone so we turned into the main lot and found a spot no problem. It was far from a hot day, but the perfect day to put some beach chairs down, read a book, and just enjoy the wonderful pacific ocean. We spent about two and a half hours just relaxing and it was a really enjoyable time. Overall, Rat Beach is not one of those California tourist beaches packed with people and super loud, oh no, it's a quiet place to hang out and have a relaxing time. I'll absolutely be back here with some more snacks and books soon.

Such a wonderful spot to come and take a walk or go running. It's clean, amazing views and so many…read morecute dogs! There is plenty of parking and you pay on the meters. You can also park by the residential area as well and it's a short walk. The bathrooms are somewhat clean but on a busy weekend or holiday they do get sandy and all that good stuff. They have showers outside as well usually close to the bathrooms to wash off. Love that there are vendors on Sundays like Fruit stands, and other private Vendors that are set up. If you walk a bit more there's the Farmers Market on Sunday's that you can enjoy.. I really enjoy coming here with family and friends. Sunsets are the best here as well..

Torrance beach is the place to go! Redondo beach is always packed and dirty. But if you just go a…read morefew miles down you'll find yourself here. The water is clean and there is usually room for you to set up not too far from bathrooms. We came on a Friday mid day and it was at first packed but around 3pm people started leaving and it was practically empty. The sun was perfect by that time too. Definitely recommend coming a bit later to avoid crowds

Malaga Cove Beach has plenty of parking, a fantastic view, and is not crowded, allowing you to…read moreenjoy wandering on the beach, taking in the views, and smelling the ocean. A nice place to visit!

Malaga Cove is one of five neighborhoods in Palo Verdes Estates, named after the famous city of…read moreMalaga, located in the Costa del Sol region in Southern Spain. Per Google Maps, it is also the small body of water (inlet) that is just offshore of Malaga Cove Beach, Malaga Creek and Falls (which sometimes empties in this area), Malaga Canyon, and Malaga Cove Trail. The beach is the rocky shoreline that is just SW of the sandy RAT (Right After Torrance) Beach. The Malaga Cove Trail connects it to RAT and the rest of the Redondo Beach. There is a free, plentiful, parking lot above on the bluffs, with Roessler Point and Gazebo being a great vantage point. As for the beach itself, it is very rocky and is used as an entry point for SCUBA enthusiasts. There is a very steep, paved walkway (also can be used by emergency vehicles) that connects the parking area to the beach. You can then walk the trail to get to RAT beach (where there are sandy entry points and lifeguard stations). Instead, we chose to put down our mat in the shadows of the bluffs right as we came down to sea level. It was a great shady area, and still close enough to hear the crashing of the waves against the rocks. It also provided a very clear view of the Los Angeles shoreline, all the way to Santa Monica and Malibu. Redondo Beach was not crowded at all. We even got to see a pod of dolphins playing in the ocean near where we stayed.