Abalone Cove Shoreline Park

Category: Nature preserve in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Address: 5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA

Phone: +13105445366

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4PM

Monday: 9AM–4PM

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

Shinehah Smith

Apr 15, 2022

Great tide pools for Littles. There's a very short hike down to them but beautiful. There is a parking fee but very reasonable.

Gor Gal

Jan 11, 2022

The parking under 30 mins is free. Very easy parking and nice hiking area. Across the street is the chapel also worthy to visit. Couldn't make it to the beach area, but it seems worth to give it a try next time. Be careful not to drive into opposite way, as you my damage the tires. One of the nicest places in Paolo Verdes area.

KT Shen

Jan 5, 2022

Great, small hike with beautiful cliffside ocean views! A little challenging and rocky once you get down to the beach but the rest of the dirt paths are relatively easy to hike up and down.

Hannah Taylor

Nov 16, 2021

This is a nice cove with paid parking on site. I came here alone, but felt very safe the entire time. The tide pools were great with a variety of sea life. The trails are also well maintained with good views. I spent several hours here.

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Questions & Answers

How early can I start a hike on a Saturday morning with my Doggo :) ??

Erika P | Aug 25, 2019
durrell randle | Aug 25, 2019

I've seen people at 7:00

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Are there showers close to the restroom or anywhere on the park?

Brandon Duskyun Hung | Aug 25, 2018
Yassony q | Aug 25, 2018

Yes

How do I check the tide chart

Moises Contreras | Aug 24, 2020
Ayda Lopez | Aug 24, 2020

Abalone Cove Tide Times & Tide Charts (Tide times for Abalone Cove are taken from the nearest tide station at Rancho Palos Verdes)

Is it a Safe area?

Derrick Greiner | Aug 3, 2022
Karen Valdez | Aug 3, 2022

Yes. But there’s not much room to set up without the water reaching you. There’s also a small hike to get there. Also no restrooms

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Can I bring my own food and eat here?

Ritika Prasad | Aug 25, 2019
Robert Rael | Aug 25, 2019

Yes you can. There are some picnic tables on the top too.

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Does it really close at 4 or can I go even if it says its closed?

elena patricia jimenez salguero | Aug 25, 2019
Marie M Joseph (Zaafirah) | Aug 25, 2019

There's paid ticket booth parking. Where you're let in when you tap for your ticket. Once they close, the parking lot is closed off. No access afterwards once it's emptied out. Parking attendant leave too.

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Is this a safe are for to take children

Melissa Morales | Aug 25, 2018
Darrell Folger | Aug 25, 2018

It is safe if you watch them.

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Are dogs allowed on the beach below the cliffs?

Blake Sloan | Aug 25, 2018
Joanne Pace | Aug 25, 2018

No dogs on beach, there is a sgn posted, but dogs are allowed on the trails👌

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I'm wanting to go at 6am to see the tide pools. The lot doesn't open til 9, anyone have recommendations of where one can park after-hours?

Tiffany Duke | Jul 25, 2022
John | Jul 25, 2022

You can park right before the fire station

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are you able to picnic once you hike to the beach? Or is it restricted to the picnic areas?

Carina Contreras | Apr 26, 2022
Kurt B | Apr 26, 2022

Yes, no restrictions

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We can still be there before sunset right?

Rosa Lopez | Aug 24, 2021
Jocelyn Pantoja | Aug 24, 2021

Yes, the parking lot closes at 4pm however, you can leave the car there until 7:30 or 8 (a hour after sunset)

Can you bring your own grill to the picnic area?

Will Sager | Aug 24, 2021
Michael Leader | Aug 24, 2021

Absolutely not.

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closes at 4pm? does that mean we have to leave by 4 or can we stay longer to enjoy the sunset? do you pay afterwards???

Miguel Sandoval | Aug 24, 2021
Michael Valdez | Aug 24, 2021

The park is closed from Sunset to Sunrise. The parking lot closes at 4 however once it gets dark all the cars need to be out of the parking lot.

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What price is the entrance ticket and parking now?

Olya Minasian | Aug 24, 2021
Mark Ponce | Aug 24, 2021

Per hour with a max. Maybe about 10-15$

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are dogs allowed in the park?

Astrid Francis | Aug 24, 2021
brian g | Aug 24, 2021

Up on the hill yes, but down on the beach no.

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What do you do if by chance one is bitten by a rattlesnake?

Moises Contreras | Aug 24, 2020
Todd Armstrong | Jan 26, 2022

Go to the hospital. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣

What are the dangers that one would have to be careful for when exploring?

Moises Contreras | Aug 24, 2020
jose roberto barrientos | Aug 24, 2020

Rattle snakes maybe, loose rocks. Falling if not carefully following guidelines. But is an awesome place to walk and explore.

What is the chance and danger of getting stung by a sea urchin there?

Moises Contreras | Aug 24, 2020
Benito Hernandez | Aug 24, 2020

Been. Around for 15 years. Never heard of such event..

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Are all sea animals found safe to touch? Like jellifish or sea anemone for example

Moises Contreras | Aug 24, 2020
Anita Sinclair | Aug 24, 2020

Probably best not to touch them. Respect them, please. And when walking on the rocks, watch there you step. It would be a shame the squash tham.

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Can you take nets to catch little creatures in the tide pools?

Moises Contreras | Aug 24, 2020
jose roberto barrientos | Aug 24, 2020

I haven't seen people do that, but maybe. Try it. There are some people fishing sometimes.

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I know the parking lot closes at 4. Where do you park if you want to stay through sunset? If you get there by 4, can you still get out or do you get locked in?

Autumn Browning | Aug 24, 2020
Juan H | Aug 24, 2020

U can park by the fire station, and you will have access to exit the park

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Can i fish here?

Glenn Contreras | Aug 25, 2019
Pedro Ramirez | Aug 25, 2019

In some areas. Check local regulations. I've encountered game wardens there before. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs/Network/Southern-California#27151492-abalone-cove-state-marine-conservation-area

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Can you fish there?

Omar Oviedo | Aug 25, 2019
Darrell Folger | Aug 25, 2019

No fishing allowed . Sucks you cant toss in a line there. Not alot of signs saying no fishing.

Which trail is best for getting closest to the cove? Heard some trails are closed off

Basit Sheikh | Aug 25, 2019
Attila Newman | Aug 25, 2019

The trail that directly goes from the parking lot

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Is there's a disabled parking?

Regino Labilles | Aug 25, 2018
Tom Bazan | Aug 25, 2018

Parking, yes. And there is a nice view from the park area. However, getting down the path to the beach is still a bit of a hike.

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Is this a good surf spot?

ANTHONY FONSECA | Aug 25, 2018
Ramon Sanchez Santoyo | Aug 25, 2018

No

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Can u bring dogs to the beach?

Gage Asher | Aug 25, 2018
Chris Valerio | Aug 25, 2018

I believe there a no dogs allowed on any Los Angeles County beach. Just read that on the website

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Is easy the access to the beach? Are there restrooms?

Carla Costa | Aug 25, 2018
Darrell Folger | Aug 25, 2018

Bathrooms are up top but they do have a port-a-potty down by the pre-school if you head to the right at the end of the trail. The hike down to the beach is about a 1/4 of a mile. Not to bad....rattlesnake awareness please.

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Is there a campsite ?

Roy Clark | Aug 25, 2018
Nicolle Cannon | Aug 25, 2018

Nope

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Are tide pools available to see midday - afternoon?

Esquivel Family | Aug 25, 2018
Vladimir Ballesteros-Moreno | Aug 25, 2018

Yes but its prohibited and they have posted sings. Park rangers are patroling and giving citations to the ones who are not following the rules.

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-Are there bbq grills? -Is so, how many? -Does it get crowded on saturdays? -Get crowded from what time on saturdays?

Bruce Jun | Aug 25, 2018
O | Aug 25, 2018

No grills that I know of, and generally not very crowded, even on Saturdays.

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