It was fun adventuring to this hike because I've never been to this area in Palos Verdes before!…read moreThe hike was easy to moderate but we didn't do the whole thing because we were lazy. Started at the top and parked way down the street outside of the parking permit zone. I believe you can reserve parking ahead of time for a pass online. It's literally where mountains meet the ocean. Has great views of the ocean and the coast. We sat near some trees on a bench and relaxed. When arriving though, was shooketh to see a bunch of goats near the entrance but fenced off. It gave a great opportunity for a funny picture of the goats and the view. There's a map with more trails so I would recommend checking that out too! Would recommend to visit and give it a try!

What a beautiful spot to hike. You have to pay for parking if you want to park near but you can…read moreeasily park a walks away and get free parking. Free parking if you route here (33.7635552, -118.3699236). No bathrooms in this area but there are porta potty about .3 miles up the trail. Great views though!!

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

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.

Such a beautiful and relaxing place to come day or night and any time of the year. Come for the…read moreviews, the peaceful walk, people watching or just to get away and unwind. There's plenty of parking, great picnic areas, and the trail is kept very clean and safe.

Love this. Great outdoor views. Trails are well kept and clean. People are nice and did I mention…read morethe views! Worthwhile

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.

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

Awesome trail with amazing view. This trail is one of my current most favorite in the area or Long…read moreBeach. The view is of the open ocean and the Catalina island hills in the back is worth the drive through the port bridges. The trail has indicator post to tell you the level of trail. Once reaching the beach side of the hike, it feels rewarding while enjoying the view and sound of ocean waves. The view of the golf park side in February is already colorful. We enjoyed the view of the yellow California Coast Sun Flowers in the sides of the trail. There are cactus, palm trees, flowers and other vegetation that slows us down to 'Smell The Roses". You can appreciate some wild life if lucky, you get to see some rabbits, birds, and other wild friends. There are restrooms in both ends of the trails. So it's very convenient and challenging to change out the difficulty of the trials. Definetely, worth many repeated visits. Check it Out !

Too many pictures to post! Have been here multiple times! Beautiful scenery from the ocean,…read morevegetation, wild critters and the peace and quiet! I spent hours at the bottom of the cliffs! Just hopping from rock to rock, Not a lot of people. It took me a good minute to find information on this trail. The trailheads are in residential areas. You can also go from the main entrance from the golf course. Most of the trails are marked "moderate". The "challenging" trails are literally breath taking, but do-able! Wear some nice treaded shoes! This last time I parked in the lot at the end of La Rotundra (sp). BEWARE if you park in this lot! My car windshield got hit by a stray golf ball. I contacted the golf course, they did send a manager out, but said they are ultimately not responsible for their members. SMH.

Coastal trek to the site of a shipwreck. It's not so much a hiking trail as it is walking over…read morerocks on the beach trying not to twist your ankle. Hiking boots with ankle support are strongly recommended. Came here with a friend on a Saturday around 10:30am and it was very sunny - make sure to wear sunscreen and sunglasses! There's no shade. No bathrooms are available on the trail. Street parking is available and if you come in the late morning, it won't be too hard to find a spot. There were a ton of surfers that were heading back up the trail as we went down, so we must've came after the morning rush. It got a bit monotonous after a while going over the rocks, but the ocean breeze felt nice and the view was nice. My friend and I decided to climb up one of the cliff side trails and head back to our cars via the street, so you can get a variety of paths. You'll also get a look at quite a few pretty houses. Definitely take some time at the site of the shipwreck to sit and watch the little crabs and fish in the shore.

I love this place, been here many times and usually will cross paths with few to no other people…read more Keep it clean!!! Loook for little lizards and crabs. There's two ways to get there, one much shorter and steeper than the others

After spending time at the cove, we had a very nice lunch and the service was excellent. We could…read morenot have wanted better attention and more delicious food. We got our table right by a TV so we could watch the England vs Norway game, which is just what we wanted! Wonderful afternoon.

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.