Absolutely one of the best beaches in SoCal. Pebble beaches surround the cliffs of Palos Verdes Estates. 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. read more

Palos Verdes Beach - Beaches Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

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This beach is one of the most beautiful cliff side beaches Ive been to in Southern California. I'm original 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!!! read more

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My friend recently had her wedding at this beach. Such a beautiful view and the wedding was absolutely gorgeous. Lots of good places to take pictures. Will definitely be back for a beach day! read more

The majority of my life living in SoCal, Was my first time coming to Palos Verdes Beach. Seems like a hidden gem that does not get alot of love and attention like all of the other SoCal beaches. One of the reasons we were compelled to come check it out. Most beautiful clips and waves here. Sand looks real clean, like the bathrooms and all. Parking prices are the same like any other beaches. Some awesome restaurants, surfing, beach volleyball. It was a wonderful day to come visit for the first time. read more

Good spot for sunset for sure! I went during weekday and it was pretty empty. Take you loved ones and go!

SURF'S UP! Yowsa, is it ever. Experienced surfers were here en masse today, havin' a ball between rainstorms. This place is known to locals as Haggerty's Beach surf spot, between RAT Beach & The Neighborhood Church in lower Malaga Cove. Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club is right there. Big free parking lot is above, by Roessler Point (the gazebo). A paved path leads down to here & to RAT. Or...a steep narrow dirt path to the south, between Roessler & the church, for the bravest ones. So, who is Haggerty anyway? Well, we misspell the name Haggarty & have done so forever. J.J. Haggarty, originally from London, built what is now The Neighborhood Church (spectacular) in 1928...as his summer home! The Olmsted Brothers did the landscape design, not too shabby. Haggarty's main residence, enormous "Haggarty Castle" with its Tiffany windows, was in West Adams district, tragically demolished in 1971. Where'd he get all that money? He owned a chain of designer clothing stores. You don't even want to know, speaking of money, that the Malaga Cove residence sold in 1951 for 60K, to the church members. Astonishingly, there was a lack of interested buyers. It's one of the most stunning properties I've ever laid eyes on. I want it. Yeah, when pigs fly. Until then, I'll have to settle for admiring it as I watch surfers, with my camera in hand, on the beach below. Dunno if I'd even call this a beach, though. It's all rocks. Hardy surfers have to climb over them to get to the water. And they do. These people are serious athletes. I watched them navigate the rocks carrying boards, paddle out thru the high surf, then ride the big waves. The parking lot was loaded, a small crowd of onlookers stood on the bluff & it was glorious. Until it started to pour rain. But I took a million photos before that happened. I also checked out Bluff Cove & the waves were much better here. So, Mr. "Haggerty", you've got the best surf spot in South Bay named after you. I hope you're watching from somewhere cuz everybody had a great Sunday Funday time here today. read more

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Peaceful and beautiful! The waves are perfect and the water super nice to have fun with family and friends!

The beach is very quiet and it is the best spot to observe the sunset in this area, right below the Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club. The beach is also good for exploring tide pools at low tide, at the north end there is a wider sandier beach, where the rough trail providing access down the steep bluff. read more

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Gorgeous area! I found this area just by stumbling across it. I had never driven across from LB to Palos Verdes and decided to do it. Drove past the trump golf course (ew) was not going to stop there - and saw a lighthouse up ahead. Drove a tiny bit past the lighthouse and there was parking there. Long trails that went down the coast. Unfortunately I did not come across any access points down to the actual beach. But it is an amazing view for sunset and to get some fresh air. They also have a visitor center open during the day! read more

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Not my favorite beach but not too shabby either. Pros - easy path down -free parking lot -beautiful kelp gardens for snorkeling -good kayak spot Cons -extremely busy on weekends with difficult parking at times -quite rocky with a smaller section of sand This is not a typical beach you'd imagine but it is worth checking out if you've never been or if you liked a nice snorkel/kayak spot. If you're looking for a more traditional beach, head to Redondo. read more

Beautiful place! Great surf spot! I'm a huge fan of the surf spots here. There's a free parking lot that is never crowded. In the early morning, lots of surfers flock here to surf the beautiful waves that peels. Hags is one of my favorite spots to catch some serious and nice lefts. Climbing down the cliff to get to the bottom might be treacherous, but totally worth it. Lots of rocks on the beach, so do be careful. read more

This secluded hiking destination is so much fun! Peaceful and serene, this beach is perfect for enjoying the beautiful rocky vistas, watching the surf and encountering sea life. read more

This beach has a beautiful rock view but the actual beach is FILTHY ... FULL OF SEAWEED & NATS it's hard to enjoy your time there... You can see the seaweed floating on the water smh it's such a beautiful area idk how the beach looks that way read more

Big parking lot at the top and it's free. Walk down the ramp to get to the beach. Great views and it's never really too crowded. People surfing usually on a good day. Epic scenery. read more

Palos Verdes Beach - Yes please - Beaches Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

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Nice beach. Not too crowded. And it's pretty clean. There are beautiful views of the cliffs. PLENTY of FREE parking!! The only times you can't park there are from 9PM-2AM. read more

LOCAL'S FAVORITE. PROS This beach is very secluded and very private. This beach doesn't get too crowded and it's pretty quiet. There's also one area where you can make a bonfire and some other hiking trails and trails that connect to the other beach. This is also one of the perfect places for a photo shoot because of the natured background. CONS There is a lot a lot of seaweed around. You have to walk down a hill to get to the beach. It's not bad, unless you forget stuff and have to make the trip going back up :P The tide isn't that high for those that wanna surf, more like beginner tides. LOCATION Follow the address and it's right next to the PVPUSD building. If you see costume closet, you're right there. :) read more

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This review is for a hike starting from Friendship Park and continuing on to Palos Verdes Beach. We started at the Deane Dana Nature Center. The hike we did is not actually one designated trail, but sort of a mix of multiple trails put together. It was about 5 miles roundtrip. There was not much difficulty overall, but the last hill was tough. The trail is wide and smooth and is a mixture of dirt and pavement. Most of the way to PCH was downhill. Once we reached this point, we crossed the road and continued west toward the water. There were some inclines that were a bit steep, but for the most part the hike was pretty easy. This portion of the hike was along the cliff side overlooking the water. It was an overcast day, so the views were limited but still beautiful. There are multiple trails in this area and many ways to get to the beach. It would be difficult to get lost. Once we may our way down to the beach, we noticed the golden sand and a rocky area with crashing waves. It is very picturesque. The hike back was very pleasant, until reaching the very last hill near the Nature Center. This is a monstrous thing that is pretty steep. Although tough, it was a nice, lower body workout parking - free parking at the Nature Center read more

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The beach here is not over populated and tranquil. I was so relaxed, I had a hard time keeping my eyes open. Invited to a birthday party at the beach and it was nice to be surrounded by chill people and chill waves. read more

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Great place to meditate, and rejuvenate. One of my most favorite healers is mother nature, and I often like to go to the beach for meditation and healing. I like to come here especially when the sun is setting, listen to some Brian Eno's ambient music on my Ipod and just bliss out. :o) Yes! read more

Palos Verdes Beach - Beaches Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

This is one of my favorite places in the California. It is beautiful here. I luv the hike and the beautiful seaside seanic drive and hike. The golf course is beautiful as well, even though I am not much of a golfer or at all.. This place is prob. second to La Jolla, but let's not compare. It has its beautiful spots for just a quick hike (beg. to intermediate) or just a place to have a picnic. There's a variety of things to do here and I def. recommend people to visit here once in awhile. However, don't crowd up the space ya'll. Then this place will just be another lame and crowded area... so SHHH! read more

Palos Verdes would have some of my all time favorite beaches. It is so quiet here, simply serene. Parking is easy and free, no one is ever around, except for a few surfers you have the beach to yourself. Close to LA, but you really feel like you are in another world, the cliffs, water, views, you really feel like you are in paradise. read more

A great beach. Everyone is friendly and there is great snorkeling sites! My brother and I have been snorkeling and seeing all kinds of marine life, from bat rays to leopards to the garibaldi, both adult and juvenile, lobsters, and many other organisms. Quite place, free parking. Respect the waters and you will be good! read more

Palos Verdes Beach - Rat beach - Beaches Near Me - Palos Verdes Estates, California

Like Devon said, this place is one of the best kept secrets in the LA area. This is a beautiful beach, with spectacular ocean views, a cool breeze and even gets foggy at night. Its not crowded and not many people go here. Only locals visit this spot, but sorry folks, the secret is out! I found this place and was amazed by its breath taking beauty. The best part about this beach is that its not crowded and overwhelming like Redondo or Hermosa or like Newport and Huntington in OC. Its nice to find a beach thats crowded and you can just find inner peace. I even wrote some poems. Enjoy! ----------------- CAUGHT There is a time, when people move on beyond remorse.. A place where life and loss will finally take their course... It is the day before night has finished, and the night after the disappearance of light.. It is that space between .... The sounds, the moment, the sight.. Of When I was alone, and when you were finally free - to be -to live- One to move forward, One to forget One to hold on to, and One to Forgive... I want to say goodbye, and I want to be free Yet, Now I am given a glance, And should I depart from this moment, There may never be a chance.. Now I am Caught: You are me, and I am you This I know is one thing true... I try to walk way, but there is nothing I can do... When I see you close and I feel you are near.. Some call it the "Human touch" Which I call: The Absence of Fear.. THE END read more

Best kept secret no more. You know the drill: you or your friends visit LA: "OMG I'M SO PALE! I SOOOOOOOOOO WANT TO GO TO THE BEACH! LET'S GO TO NEWPORT/HUNTINGTON/REDONDO/MALIBU/ETC ETC!" Of course, you choose the one you've heard of the most. You choose the one you saw on TV. You get there. You look around. "What the hell? This is a zoo. If I wanted to be rubbing all up on a dude resembling a bear and getting hit on constantly, I'd just go order wings at Hooters." Those beaches are all messes. Too many people. Hard to find parking. It's difficult to enjoy the serenity and fun of the beach when you can't find a place to set up shop. ------------ This beach is what you dream of when you think of the perfect beach. Locals call this RAT beach. The name is a misnomer - it's actually an acronym that stands for "Redondo And Torrance" or "Right After Torrance," depending on who you talk to. There are certainly no rodents to be seen. It's clean. It has great waves (I learned to body surf and body board here when I was little). It's sandy and not rocky. It has a steep path down the side of a cliff to get to the water, but it's protected by a fence which makes it kid safe. For mini explorers, it has some small tide pools to the left of the ramp when you first come down. It's a great beach to grow up on. I lived a bike ride away for 12 years and I still have fond memories of knocking sand off my board before the ride home. Memories of sunburns and aloe vera and learning to outswim the undertow. And perhaps, best of all, it's not very well known to those outside of Palos Verdes, so it's not crowded like the majority of LA and Orange County beaches. Enjoy. (And if you read this, hush your mouth and go about your business. Let's keep this place hidden and special.) read more

As a Surfer I know Beaches by their Surfing name. After looking at the pictures attached to this spot I still can not determine where RPV Beach is. I am guessing it is Haggerty's if that is the case it is pretty much right after RAT Beach which stands for (Right after Torrance). Haggerty's tends to be a surfing only spot, large waves, heavy rips and not a place you want to come and relax for a swim in the Ocean. The Beach is beautiful. There is free parking if you know where to park. There is a pay lot basically in between RAT & Haggerty's on top of the hill/bluff where surfers/locals come to check out the swell/break before getting ready for the hike down. If you are visiting this is an incredible place to watch the sunset, be courteous to our Beaches and leave them cleaner than the way you found them. That water is where a lot of life calls home and anything you drop on the Beach when high tide rolls around will waste out to sea and destroy an already fragile ecosystem. So come enjoy & Be the Good=) read more

GORGEOUS!! Perf setting. ONLY downfall was the lack of restrooms or showers. But if you plan right, you could still enjoy the beach for a couple hours before you have the need for a ladies' room. read more

Short drive from Torrance. I really enjoy taking walks along this beach. As most reviews mention, there is tons of kelp that gets washed in which attracts lots of tiny flies. Doesn't bother me.... I'm easily distracted by all the surfers. Overall, It's not crowded, there's free parking and the views are spectacular! read more

Oh man! Bluff's Cove has Yelp reviews? That's AWESOME! Yea like the other reviewers said this is the best beach in the LA area. Some to think of it La Jolla might be the only other beachfront that rivals this in the entire coast of So Cal. You absolutely NEED your sandals to walk down the rock trial. (The last time I went I left my sandals and my feet were in a world of pain. The beach is all rocks no sand. It REALLY really reminds me of the beaches in GREECE! Except with some pretty nice waves on certain days. So amazing its really incredible. A really good place to escape everything, be one with nature, and just think. The water itself is a little bit like lake water slightly colder than most beaches. I dont know what else to say about this beach. This was a kept secret, sorta until now. I am not a fan of keeping this on yelp, but since its already here. Here goes nothing! Walking the trail to access this beach will take 15-20 minutes. read more

This is my favorite beach in the la area. There weren't a ton of people around, and those that were there were very friendly and respectful. The drive in is gorgeous and the walk to the beach was great. The view is really gorgeous and it's fun to be close to the cliffs. When we were there the seaweed took over a lot of the shore. Parking was free :) and plenty of room! Right next to a cute little school. I would highly recommend this beach. Here is a tip: change beforehand because there isn't much to change. read more

I came here on a gloomy day so it wasn't very crowded. I liked how the beach felt secluded and there's lots of free parking around! There's a lot of surfers who come here so that can be fun to watch. The surrounding area is also pretty with a lot of nice houses. read more

A very upscale Scenic Drive with Magnificent views of the ocean. The Drive is uphill and takes you to the top where there are exclusive communities and stellar views overlooking Cliff's that transcend to the Sea. The drive takes about 30 min. depending on how long you get out and look around (which you will want to do) in my case more than once! So, give yourself a good hour at least. Pictures will not do this place justice. It is one of those places where you just have to experience it yourself but it is Amazingly Mesmerizing, Quaint and Very Beautiful. read more

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Such a fun place to shoot! Parking is free and there are so many different backgrounds to shoot with! The rocks, cliff, field, trees, you would never know you are in la!! read more

Really clean beach with plenty of free parking. Not that many people here and it's pretty quiet and peaceful. There is a bunch of seaweed in the water but that's easy to get over haha read more

This is my go-to beach place & do not come during hot days.. I wish to share w/ minimum amount of people.. haha.. Place need to be hiked a bit going down hill next to parking lot. Walk past some rocky shore & viola! You have a somewhat secluded beach. Noticing people trying to surf here.. The waves are not big enough to surf.. More suited for boogie board.. Anywho.. each on his/her own.. The parking lot closes at 10pm I think.. So, don't park here late. read more

Easy to walk along the shore, litter free zone, set and watch the tankers and freighters moving past. A different route taken on return, more challenging and twice as far, due to the protections on that part of the coastal zone. Friendly locals, at least on our journey in April. One day, we will go back. read more

Awesome beach. Secluded. Not super crowded. No bathroom. That's the only part I didn't like. And the sand is dark brown/black and it gets you really dirty and still on you black colored. read more

I had a hard time finding where to get down to the beach. We ended up sitting at the edge of the little cliff up by the parking lot. It was nice place for ocean watching with a good view of the city, but I was trying to find a more secluded area and this wasn't really hitting the spot. The beach below looked really rocky and not very friendly for bringing chairs down to chill anyway. read more

This beach is beautiful not too crowded! Has great views I took my nieces and they had so much fan ! The only thing I don't like is that there is a lot of seaweed on the sand so it makes lots of mosquitos but other then that is a beautiful place and u don't pay for parking! read more

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Less crowded than usual beaches and great cliffs available to explore. Getting down to the beach is a hassle but definitely worth it.

Rolling waves, surfers bobbing in the water, pelicans and gulls, magnificent cliffs, sometimes dolphin pods playing just off shore - I'm a fan! read more