Definitely beauty but also definitely not a hiking trail unless you think a 5 minute walk is a hike…read morelol. That said, it's stunning as always since PV is just breathtakingly beautiful. You get up close to the raw beauty and it feels like its own private beach (albeit super rocky). This is the place for surfers. Wouldn't recommend for walkers or hikers... not sure how this is on all trails, but still beautiful.

It was so pretty, driving thru looking at the beautiful scenery. It was just breathtaking.read more

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!!!

This place is calm and serene, nestled between hills and sea, far removed from the noise of the big…read morecity. On the left stands a stunning array of luxury mansions, while on the right, a scenic cliffside path takes you right to the ocean views in just a few steps. In Spanish, "Paseo del Mar" means a seaside scenic boulevard. 此處寧靜祥和，依山傍海，遠離大城市喧囂。 左邊可觀賞大量豪宅，右邊走幾步可看海景的懸崖大道。 西班牙文「Paseo del Mar」意思是臨海景觀大道。

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!

Gorgeous and serene. Terranea Cove Sea Cave is a lovely spot to take in the beautiful coastal views…read moreof Palos Verdes. I've enjoyed walking here with friends and I always find myself in awe of the beauty around me. The rocky coastline, ocean views, and peaceful atmosphere make this a great place to take photos, go for a relaxing walk, or simply stop and admire the scenery. It is such a beautiful little spot to enjoy the California coast.

The view is amazing, I would love to go back again soon to see the sunset what is just incredibleread more

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.

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.

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

Love Torrance Beach, each time I've gone is never overcrowded. The area is nice, lots of trendy…read moreshops.. if you're looking for a beach to relax, this is a good spot to hang out. I would recommend.

I've been riding my bicycle down to the end of the Bike Path two which is where Torrance Beach is…read moreat for many years. This is a great destination beach, especially if you're on a bicycle because it's the end of the Bike Path before you go up to pallet Verde's. This is also known as the Marvin Brody Bike Path, which goes from Torrance Beach all the way to Pacific Palisades. It's approximately 26 miles long and it's really a nice ride for the day. It's definitely worth checking out with no matter where you start from. This is a great destination!

Malaga Cove is a very popular place for photographers and bloggers to visit because of its…read morebeautiful architecture and friendly community. It's a small plaza that has businesses in finance, real estate, restaurants, antiques, and a small local market. I like walking my dog here and I feel safe knowing the police station is right around the corner. If you're looking for a quiet nice neighborhood to visit with a short distance to the beach, this place is a must visit.

My original FTR of Malaga Cove was posted 12 years ago, so time for an update…read more I can see from some other reviews that people unfamiliar with the area don't realize that Malaga Cove is not just the name of the ocean cove itself, but the area (in Palos Verdes Estates) surrounding it...bordered on the north by Torrance/Redondo & on the south by Lunada Bay (also an area of PVE). To clear up another point of confusion: the Malaga Cove hiking trails are in the hills above PV Dr West. As stated in my 2008 review, directions to trailheads are found in my old photo captions. I frequently see wedding & model photo shoots in Malaga Cove Plaza. There are signs stating that a permit is needed for professional shoots there. PVE City Hall (Civic Center) is half a block south from the plaza so they could offer more info. The small sand beach at Malaga Cove is actually RAT Beach (Right at Torrance or Redondo at Torrance). RAT Beach can be accessed from a path next to Roessler Point gazebo (in lower Malaga Cove area) as well as from the north end of the beach that is Torrance. Someone recently asked "can I bring my dog?" (to Malaga Cove). To the area, of course. To RAT Beach, no. Technically, dogs are not allowed on any beaches, even leashed. The only official dog beach I'm aware of is in Long Beach. However...I've seen leashed dogs being walked down the steep trail at Bluff Cove (also in the area of Malaga Cove, PVE). It's not really a beach but rather a rocky shoreline, beautiful place, part of Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve. So you can walk with your dog in PVE Shoreline Preserve in multiple oceanfront parklands along PV Drive West & also Paseo Del Mar. All that said, this review update was intended to focus on peafowl! Let's get to it. This is mating season & they're all over Malaga Cove (area, not ocean shoreline). They're around the Malaga Cove Library today en masse. We refer to both sexes of peafowl as "peacocks" but....the males are peacocks & the females are peahens. Males have the colorful plumage, females don't. Their offspring will be paraded through the area when they're the size of chickens. Drivers need to slow the F down!! This morning I saw cars & work trucks speeding on quiet residential streets, narrowly avoiding hitting peafowl or running over long peacock trains. This was so disturbing to me that I didn't stay long. Yes, peafowl can fly & you'll see them up in trees. And their shriek is so loud it can be heard blocks away. They sit on roofs & on porches & they eat your plants. Males are currently displaying full plumage when the "ladies" are nearby. Wherever the girls are, the boys are, following them around, mostly being ignored. Hang in there, boys. Those girls are busy feasting on people's landscaping but eventually they'll mate with you. Girls appreciate patience. ( ; I appreciate the photo ops in this peacefully magical place.

Sad with the rerun of extreme land movement. paddle tennis courts are out, no running water,…read morebathrooms closed,. My grandparents, parents and I have been members. Remember the dock and salt water pool- gone with the courts. Still a great sunset.

I don't know why they keep referring to this as a private beach...there are ABSOLUTELY NO PRIVATE…read morebeaches along the California Coast as per The Coastal Commission...besides, the whole area is quickly sliding into the water as it was in the 1950's when I was a kid...serves them right for trying to make this private.....